Aristocrat Leisure to Acquire Live Slot Streaming Firm Awager

Australian gaming giant Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has confirmed plans to acquire Awager Ltd, a fast-growing company in the live slot streaming sector, from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management LP. The deal, announced Wednesday, marks another strategic move by Aristocrat to deepen its footprint in digital gaming and player engagement.

Good to Know

• The value of the acquisition was not disclosed.
• The transaction awaits regulatory pre-approvals and is expected to close in the coming months.
• Awager operates in live slot streaming and partners with leading iGaming platforms in the U.S.

Awager specializes in bringing real-time casino gameplay to digital audiences, offering gaming operators an interactive channel that blends traditional slot experiences with live streaming technology. According to Aristocrat’s statement, the acquisition aligns with its strategy to expand into next-generation online entertainment that bridges physical and digital casino experiences.

“The acquisition of Awager will bring new capabilities in line with our strategy,” Aristocrat said in its announcement.

Based in Israel, Awager employs roughly 75 staff members across Israel, Eastern Europe, and the United States. The company has forged exclusive distribution partnerships with top-tier iGaming platforms and is regarded as a market leader in the U.S. live slot streaming space.

Aristocrat noted that Awager’s integration will unlock “significant scope for growth,” leveraging Aristocrat’s established content portfolio and global distribution network. The acquisition reflects Aristocrat’s ongoing focus on innovation and diversification beyond its traditional slot manufacturing business — particularly within regulated online gaming.

While financial terms were not revealed, the acquisition underscores the increasing value of interactive, live-play formats that are reshaping player engagement in the iGaming sector.

The deal remains subject to regulatory approvals, but Aristocrat expects completion “in the coming months.” Once finalized, the transaction will strengthen Aristocrat’s digital entertainment capabilities and broaden its position within the fast-evolving U.S. gaming market.