Mar 8, 2022
Matt Wilson, CEO of Gaming at Light & Wonder (Formerly known as Scientific Games Corporation)
The rebrand of Scientific Games to Light & Wonder
Light & Wonder, Inc., formerly Scientific Games Corporation (SG), is an American corporation that provides gambling products and services. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with lottery headquarters and a production plant in Alpharetta, Georgia.
As the head gamer, Matt Wilson leads the strategic growth plans for the Gaming team while overseeing product development, production, supply chain, and sales of the Company’s Gaming products, systems and services. He started with Light & Wonder on March 2, 2020.
This episode discusses the following topics:
MATT WILSON
Executive Vice President and Group Chief Executive, Gaming
Matt Wilson lives to build new worlds of play as Light & Wonder’s
Executive Vice President and Group Chief Executive, Gaming. As the
head gamer, Matt leads the strategic growth plans for the Gaming
team while overseeing product development, production, supply chain
and sales of the Company’s Gaming products, systems and
services.
An experienced Gaming industry executive, he is an accomplished
leader known for driving greatness, delivering double-digit growth,
capitalizing on new business opportunities, and developing strong
customer relationships. Most recently, Matt served as President and
Managing Director, Americas at Aristocrat. During his tenure with
Aristocrat, he also served as Senior Vice President of Global
Gaming Operations, and Senior Vice President of Sales and
Marketing, Americas.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong
and completed the Advanced Management Program at Wharton Business
School. Always up for a player-favorite, Matt likes to play any of
the Dancing Drums series games.
About Light & Wonder
Light & Wonder is a leading cross-platform global game company
focused on creating new worlds where players can immerse themselves
in dynamic casino, online or mobile games.
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with nearly 5,000 employees,
the company has locations on six continents.
Core Values
Core principles that unite our team, guide our actions, and drive
our growth
1. Dare to be bold — We always bring courage to work to reach for
the unbelievable
2. Celebrate perspectives — We combine diverse talent to look at
the familiar in unfamiliar ways
3. Never settle — We relentlessly push forward to create the
extraordinary in every detail
4. Uphold integrity — We promote accountability and respect to
raise the bar for ourselves and the industry
5. Win as a team — We bring out the best in each other to share
collective success
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About MaxBet Media
Two gambling enthusiasts, with a passion for all things gambling.
Whether pressing our luck in the high limit room, testing the money
line in the sportsbook, or just making friendly wagers on the back
nine... we love to gamble! Our careers in the gaming industry have
shown us that this industry is filled with some amazing people,
with even more amazing stories. Our goal is to help provide a
platform for those stories to be shared, while also helping
everyone look good in the process.
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About Landon Michael Jones
Manager and Co-Founder
Landon’s fascination with the casino industry began when he was
just 12 years old and ultimately landed him in Las Vegas, where he
earned a degree in hospitality management from University of
Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). For over a decade, Landon has been
involved in various aspects of the gaming industry, including
operations, management, and supply & distribution.
Landon’s tenacity and passion afforded him the opportunity to serve the gaming industry’s key players and regions throughout the United States. Landon enjoys collaborating with industry leaders to create the ultimate gaming experience for the end-user.
About Mike McKiski
Manager and Co-Founder
A seasoned gaming industry executive and expert in building,
marketing, and monetizing gambling related technologies, Mike
McKiski currently serves as President of MaxBet Media, Inc., the
digital media upstart delivering an unfiltered, authentic, and at
times irreverent look at the people who are driving the gambling
industry forward.
As he was founding MaxBet Media, Inc., McKiski worked for PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: AGS) serving as the company’s Vice President of Sales, with revenue responsibility for the Western United States and all of Canada. Under McKiski’s leadership the revenue team doubled in size and grew revenues over 300%. He is a market transformation catalyst who has been at the forefront of launching mobile and social marketing products for hundreds of casino operators across the continent.