Light & Wonder debuts RapidPlay system in Nevada
Debut at Crystal Bay Casino on 27 Oct 2026; wider rollout subject to regulator approvals.
Key Takeaways
- Light & Wonder Inc installed RapidPlay for the first time at Crystal Bay Casino, Nevada, on 27 October 2026.
- RapidPlay is approved for deployment in Nevada and expansion to other jurisdictions will depend on regulatory approvals.
- The system lets players transfer funds to the machine via QR and open banking without downloading an app or using a loyalty card.
- Light & Wonder partnered with payments provider Koin for the RapidPlay implementation at Crystal Bay Casino.
Light & Wonder Inc installed its cashless payment RapidPlay system at Crystal Bay Casino, Nevada, on 27 October 2026, the company said in a statement released that Monday. RapidPlay, approved for deployment in Nevada, lets players transfer funds directly into a slot machine using their mobile device.
Debut and scope
The installation of RapidPlay at Crystal Bay Casino, United States, is the system’s first public implementation. Light & Wonder said expansion to other jurisdictions is planned but will depend on the relevant regulatory approvals.
How it works
Players scan a QR code on the machine to transfer funds using open banking technology, with no app download or casino loyalty card required. The provider described the transfer as direct to the machine and managed from the player’s personal device.
Partnership and reactions
Light & Wonder worked with payments provider Koin for the implementation at Crystal Bay Casino. Muthu Palanichamy, senior vice president and general manager for global systems at Light & Wonder, called the installation a milestone in the company’s casino payments technology:
"We are proud to collaborate with Crystal Bay Casino to debut this solution and deliver a faster, smoother experience for players while creating meaningful value for operators," said Muthu Palanichamy.
Eric Roe, general manager at Crystal Bay Casino, said: "Being the first casino to deploy RapidPlay reflects our commitment to adopting new technologies that add convenience for our guests."
Light & Wonder noted that RapidPlay is already approved for Nevada and that any additional deployments will require approval from local regulators. For more details about the technology consult our section of [payments](/payments) or regulatory updates in [regulation](/regulation).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when did RapidPlay debut?
RapidPlay debuted at Crystal Bay Casino, Nevada, on 27 October 2026, according to the company statement published that Monday.
What technology does RapidPlay use to transfer funds?
RapidPlay uses open banking technology and a QR code so players can transfer funds from their mobile device directly to the machine, without downloading an app or using a loyalty card.
Is RapidPlay authorized outside Nevada?
RapidPlay is approved for deployment in Nevada; expansion to other jurisdictions is planned but conditioned on receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.
Who collaborated on the Crystal Bay implementation?
Light & Wonder worked with payments provider Koin to implement RapidPlay at Crystal Bay Casino.
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