Light & Wonder reinforced its presence as a leading land-based industry supplier in Europe and Africa over three days of product showcases and networking at the Casino Operations Summit (COS) 2026 in Thessaloniki.
The event attracted hundreds of land-based gaming professionals from across Europe and Africa – and visitors to Light & Wonder’s exhibition space had the opportunity to discover and experience the industry’s most innovative hardware in action.
Performance, flexibility and player-centric design
Six Cosmic cabinets were on display, featuring a combination of high‑performing EMEA titles, as well as new releases such as Diamond Quick Hit Link, Dragon Trio Midnight Storm, Lion Link Fortune, UFL Triple Nova, Ticket to Win and Stagecoach Riches.
Light & Wonder’s exhibition space also showcased 10 state-of-the-art Kascada Slant cabinets displaying a combination of the Reel Choice Ruby and Emerald Collections.
“The event allowed us to connect with operators in a meaningful way”
Mark Howell, Managing Director, EMEA, Light & Wonder
“COS 2026 was an outstanding opportunity to demonstrate how our product roadmap continues to align with operator needs,” said Marco Bettio, Senior Director, Product Management at Light & Wonder. “It was an excellent platform to validate our direction and gather valuable insights from the operator community.
“Showcasing the Cosmic cabinets along with the newly launched Reel Choice multi-game offering generated strong interest and highly positive feedback. The engagement around our Ruby and Emerald Collections confirmed that our focus on performance, flexibility and player‑centric design is resonating in the market.”
Supporting long-term growth
Light & Wonder served as a Platinum Sponsor of COS, reflecting the enterprise’s ongoing focus on supporting operators across EMEA and strengthening relationships in the region.
Light & Wonder interacted with operators and industry stakeholders throughout the event, which took place from 21-23 April, discussing key issues and trends to better understand evolving market demands.
Mark Howell, Managing Director, EMEA at Light & Wonder, added: “COS 2026 was a significant moment for the land‑based sector across the EMEA region, and our participation as sponsors reinforced our commitment to supporting the industry’s long‑term growth. The event allowed us to connect with operators in a meaningful way, understand their evolving priorities and showcase the strength of our portfolio.
“We were pleased with the level of engagement throughout the Summit and look forward to continuing the collaborative momentum generated in Thessaloniki.”
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