A major player in the Australian gaming industry, Aristocrat, has filed a lawsuit against rival Light & Wonder, claiming a blatant copycat version of their highly popular Dragon Link slot machine.
Aristocrat contends that Light & Wonder’s actions are a calculated move to mislead players by crafting a confusingly alike gaming experience. Further escalating the situation, Aristocrat also accuses its former staff member, now employed by Light & Wonder, of misappropriating confidential information related to Dragon Link’s internal mechanisms, a breach of Nevada regulations.
The crux of the legal battle centers around Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train game, launched across North America recently. Aristocrat alleges that a previous designer, who contributed to the original Dragon Link, utilized proprietary knowledge to replicate the game’s mechanics and aesthetics for their competitor. Resemblances in gameplay, icons, and even the chances of winning are being cited as proof.
Light & Wonder, predictably, deems the lawsuit unfounded and promises to defend itself. They assert that Dragon Train is a legitimate creation and one of their best-performing titles. Only time, and the judicial system, will determine the victor in this legal clash.
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