Light & Wonder renews agreements with properties in New York, South Dakota

Friday, March 27, 2026 2:52 PM
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Light & Wonder this week announced multiple gaming system agreements and renewals across casino properties in North America.

The agreements include system replacements at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort in South Dakota and a competitive systems renewal and reinvestment with Seneca Gaming Corporation in New York.

“These wins demonstrate the breadth and flexibility of our systems portfolio and the trust our customers place in Light & Wonder as a strategic partner,” Light & Wonder Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer Bob Parente said in a statement. “From competitive replacements to long-term reinvestments, we remain focused on delivering scalable, future-ready solutions that support our customers’ growth and operational goals.” 

Seneca Resorts & Casinos reaffirmed a partnership with Light & Wonder after a competitive RFP process, selecting Light & Wonder to continue as its gaming systems provider. As part of the reinvestment, Seneca will modernize its systems environment with an expanded suite of Light & Wonder solutions such as L&W Engage, iView Pro, Display Manager, Tableview Web, Servizio, Elite Bonusing Suite, and the Progressive Management System.

The solutions will be implemented across Seneca Resorts & Casinos three gaming and entertainment resorts, all in New York state: Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls; Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca: and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in downtown Buffalo.

“Light & Wonder once again proved to be the right long-term systems partner for our Seneca Resorts & Casinos properties,” said Seneca Resorts & Casinos Chief Information Officer Les Leonard. “Their ability to deliver a modern, integrated systems ecosystem combined with strong service and ongoing innovation positions us well to enhance player engagement and support our operational goals moving forward.”

Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort selected Light & Wonder to replace its existing gaming system as part of a broader property upgrade in Deadwood, South Dakota.

The installation will feature SDS and CMP Small Casino Solution, a cost-effective systems suite of applications designed for small operators, supporting nearly 100 slot machines. The agreement also includes a bundled slot content upgrade.

“As long-time hospitality owners and now the new owners of Deadwood Gulch, we are committed to upgrading the property and delivering an outstanding customer experience,” said Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort Co-Owner Tijana Harper. “When looking for a new gaming system, we felt the Light & Wonder team fully understood our vision for the property and had the right products and people to make that vision a reality.”

Rege Behe

Rege Behe brings more than 30 years of experience as a journalist to his role as a lead contributor to CDC Gaming. His work ranges from day-to-day industry coverage to deeper features such as the CDC Gaming Roundtables and the “10 Women Rising in Gaming” series.