A Nevada District Court has decided that the ongoing legal conflict between Evolution and Light & Wonder over alleged trade secret theft will be resolved in arbitration, not in court. The case stems from Evolution’s accusations that Light & Wonder misused confidential game data to launch competing products. This ruling marks the latest twist in a legal saga that has been unfolding since mid-2024. The Origins of the Legal Dispute The dispute between the two gaming giants began in 2021 when Evolution and Light & Wonder entered into a licensing agreement. As part of this deal, Evolution granted Light & Wonder the exclusive right to develop a land-based version of its Lightning Roulette game (more about the game is available here) for physical casinos. The agreement also included a non-disclosure clause, under which Evolution shared sensitive information regarding the game’s mathematical formulas and other proprietary details. However, Evolution later filed a lawsuit in June 2024, accusing Light & Wonder of breaching the…Read MoreCategory: NewsSource: Casino News Daily