In a recent development, Light & Wonder, the successor to Scientific Games, has appealed to an Illinois federal judge not to grant certification to a class of automatic card shuffler buyers. This controversial step comes as riverboat casinos who are accusing the firm of manipulating the patent office to consolidate its shuffler monopoly insist their claims should proceed to trial. Their contention is that the company intentionally deceived the patent office to maintain and further reinforce their hold on the lucrative market of automatic card shufflers.
Amid the escalating legal battle, both sides have taken solid positions. Light & Wonder has argued vigorously against certification, while the casinos have drawn on the antitrust implications of the company’s alleged actions, indicating that they are prepared for the judicial process.
For more detailed information on the latest developments in this ongoing case, get a comprehensive overview here.