Sydney
Aristocrat Leisure
The largest land-based gaming machine manufacturer, now building an online division by acquisition.
Reference last reviewed 27 October 2026
Manufacturers of gaming machines, lottery systems and casino equipment, most of which now run digital divisions as well. The engineering and compliance culture of the online industry comes largely from this sector.
| Company | Based in | Founded | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristocrat Leisure | Sydney | 1953 | Listed in Sydney |
| IGT | London, Providence and Rome | 1975 | Listed in New York |
| Merkur | Espelkamp, Germany | 1957 | Privately held |
| Novomatic | Gumpoldskirchen, Austria | 1980 | Privately held |
Sydney
The largest land-based gaming machine manufacturer, now building an online division by acquisition.
London, Providence and Rome
One of the two dominant lottery technology suppliers worldwide, formed by the 2015 merger of GTECH and IGT.
Espelkamp, Germany
The German family group behind the Merkur arcades and a digital content business built on the same titles.
Gumpoldskirchen, Austria
An Austrian group that manufactures machines, operates venues, and supplies online content through Greentube.