Light & Wonder takes 20% stake in Bang Bang Games
Light & Wonder has acquired a 20% equity stake in UK and European slot studio Bang Bang Games as part of its Spark partner programme.
Light & Wonder has announced a 20% equity investment in slot studio Bang Bang Games Limited, a developer known for its content and game mechanics across the UK and European markets. The deal was confirmed on 17 April in Las Vegas.
The investment comes as Bang Bang builds momentum in North America through its relationship with Light & Wonder, and forms part of the supplier’s Spark partner programme, which is designed to support studios with distribution, market access and development resources.
Partnership goals
Stuart Banks, Managing Director for Global Partnerships, iGaming at Light & Wonder, said the company was pleased to welcome Bang Bang as a partner, describing it as a team with a strong track record. He said the investment illustrated how the Spark programme helps studios scale internationally.
Frank McPolin, chief executive of Bang Bang Games, said the investment was an endorsement of the studio’s work and would help it expand its reach and continue producing content for players globally.
Light & Wonder said the move reflects its wider strategy of building relationships with games studios and supporting the next generation of gaming talent, beyond straightforward content distribution deals.