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Light & Wonder launched the second Wizard of Oz slot game at BetMGM Casino. The company partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences for the release.
BetMGM Casino holds exclusive rights to the Wizard of Oz slot series online. Light & Wonder trades on NASDAQ and ASX under the symbol LNW.
The partnership builds on their previous collaboration from April 2025.
The first Wizard of Oz game performed well at BetMGM Casino. “Over the Rainbow” became one of the casino’s most popular slot titles since launching in April.
Land-based Wizard of Oz slot machines already show strong player engagement. Light & Wonder wanted to replicate this success in online markets.
The company saw opportunity to extend the franchise with a second game. Strong initial performance justified continued investment in the series.
“Follow the Yellow Brick Road” features a 5-reel, 40-payline format. The game includes expanding wilds and interactive bonus rounds.
Multiple jackpots are available during gameplay. Players encounter characters including Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Tin Man.
The game uses the Yellow Brick Road theme from the original movie. Technical specifications mirror standard video slot configurations.
Light & Wonder incorporated responsible gambling tools across all games. These features aim to support safe gaming practices.
The slot launched exclusively at BetMGM Casino in four jurisdictions. New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania residents can play the game.
Ontario, Canada also received access to the new title. These markets represent BetMGM’s licensed online casino territories.
Players must access the game through BetMGM’s platform. No other online casinos currently offer the Wizard of Oz series.
The exclusive arrangement continues Light & Wonder’s partnership strategy with BetMGM. This approach differs from wider distribution models used by other game developers.
Light & Wonder maintains licensing agreements with Turner Entertainment Co. for Wizard of Oz intellectual property. The company holds rights to use characters and elements from the original film.
BetMGM operates online casinos in regulated US states plus Ontario. The platform competes with other licensed operators in these markets.
The game’s release comes during summer 2025, typically a slower period for online casino activity. Light & Wonder timed the launch to maintain player engagement during this season.
Future Wizard of Oz games weren’t announced in the release. The success of these first two titles may determine series expansion plans.
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences handles licensing for entertainment properties. Their partnership with Light & Wonder covers multiple gaming products beyond just online slots.
In May 2025, Light & Wonder finalised its acquisition of Grover Gaming’s charitable assets for $850 million, with a potential $200 million four-year earn-out based on performance.
Light & Wonder recently released its Q1 2025 financial results, revealing that revenue rose 2% to $744 million and adjusted EBITDA climbed 11% to $311 million.
