Macau's stadium-style electronic table gaming market is moving into a more competitive phase after the expiry of LT Game patent I/380. The patent was registered in October 2006 for the terminal and system behind the supplier's Live Multi-Game offering and reached the end of Macau's 20-year protection period last week.
Inside Asian Gaming reports that Light & Wonder and Spintec are preparing to expand their stadium products in the market. Light & Wonder said its Obsidian platform had already secured initial laboratory and regulatory approval, although commercial deployment still depends on operator agreements and inspection. Spintec said its local partners will assess where its approved products fit operator demand.
LT Game does not expect concessionaires to replace existing equipment immediately. The company said operators have tested rival systems but remain familiar with its technology and service. It plans to submit Black Coral, a rebuilt generation of its live multi-game platform, to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau before the end of 2026. The regulator's 2026 equipment list shows continued approvals for LT Game systems and games.
The expiry follows a 2025 court ruling that rejected LT Game's claims against Light & Wonder subsidiaries over two disputed patents. That litigation is under appeal, but the elapsed protection term gives suppliers and operators a clearer basis for planning new deployments. The market shift is therefore likely to be gradual, shaped by approvals, inspections and casino purchasing decisions rather than an immediate change across gaming floors.
