Light & Wonder today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

First quarter consolidated revenue was $670 million compared to $572 million, up 17% compared to the prior year period driven by double-digit growth across all of our businesses. 

Gaming revenue increased 18% to $419 million compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by continued strength in Gaming machine sales, which increased 53%, and strong performance in Gaming operations and systems.

SciPlay achieved record revenue of $186 million, an 18% increase compared to the prior year period, driven by the core social casino business, which delivered strong payer metrics and once again outpaced the market and gained share.

iGaming revenue reached record quarterly revenue of $65 million, a 10% increase from the prior year period, primarily driven by continued growth in the U.S. market.

Matt Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Light & Wonder, said, “We’re off to a strong start in 2023, delivering on all key metrics and once again driving double-digit revenue growth across all three of our businesses. Our strategy and disciplined investments are driving enhanced returns as we continue to develop and execute on our robust product roadmap, building off the strong momentum that we saw in 2022.

The teams executed several notable wins and key launches in the quarter, and we have a full pipeline of games that support progress toward our long-term targets. With leading talent, technology and products, we continue to strengthen our position as the leading cross-platform global games company.”