Light and Wonder
ASX:LNWGaming machines, lotteries, and digital gaming. US-headquartered.
Estimated % of Workforce
~29.4%
illustrative — not directly reported by the company
Destination Countries
Financial Context
Market Cap
$9.6B
Revenue
$4.8B
Net Profit
$600M
Estimated Wage Differential
~$170M/yr
CEO — Matt Wilson
$15,000,000
192x avg Australian worker
Illustrative wage differential: if the 2,000+ reported offshore roles were instead employed in Australia at average local rates, the additional cost could be in the order of ~$170M/yr (~28.3% of reported net profit). This is an estimate based on industry averages, not company-specific data.
Would this company be profitable without offshoring?
Every dollar paid offshore leaves the Australian economy — reducing local wages, tax receipts, and economic circulation. Why it matters
Financial data: FY2024. Estimate uses avg AU employment cost of $110,000+/yr (incl. super and on-costs) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.
In Plain English
- In 2024, Light and Wonder was reported to have 2,000+ offshore contractors and staff.
- This represents ~29.4% when compared to its current workforce of 6,800 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).
- 🇮🇳 2,000+ staff reported in India in Engineering.
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
Department Breakdown
| Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 🇮🇳 India | 2,000 | Estimated |
Other Gaming Companies That Offshore
Other companies in gaming with reported offshore operations.
| Company | ASX | Reported Offshore | Offshore Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristocrat Leisure | ALL | 1,206+ | 🇮🇳 India🇬🇧 UK |
What Public Sources Say
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