On March 8, BetMGM, a flagship sports wagering and iGaming operator based in New Jersey and a subsidiary of MGM Resorts, reported the official debut of Wheel of Fortune Online Casino. In partnership with International Game Technology (IGT), Wheel of Fortune represents the first entirely branded online casino in North America.
Description of Wheel of Fortune Online Casino:
Now making its official debut in New Jersey, Wheel of Fortune Online Casino is home to America’s Game®-branded slot titles, together with extra themed games and features.
Commenting on the official debut in New Jersey, Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer of BetMGM, said: “We are thrilled to bring Wheel of Fortune Online Casino to players in New Jersey where they can now play for real money and experience the excitement of the beloved game show on their phones.
“We have a great alliance with Wheel of Fortune and IGT and look forward to offering our players innovative and diverse selections of gaming options.”
Wheel of Fortune Online Casino is now accessible for download in New Jersey on iOS and Android and available through desktop at www.wheeloffortunecasino.com.
A Long history of the brand:
The widely-known American game show, Wheel of Fortune’s landmark 40th season officially premiered in September 2022.
Wheel of Fortune themed slots have been an important part of casinos for more than 25 years. Today’s debut of Wheel of Fortune Online Casino showcases the latest extension of the gaming brand.
In this regard, Suzanne Prete, Executive Vice President of Game Shows at Sony Pictures Television, said: “Over the last 40 years, the Wheel of Fortune brand has been brought to life in a diverse range of products, including IGT’s extremely successful Wheel of Fortune slots. Now we’re excited to see BetMGM build on that success and take an innovative approach to bring the game to more players by launching the brand’s first online casino in the U.S..”
Enrico Drago, CEO of Digital & Betting at IGT, added: “IGT’s Wheel of Fortune slots have been entertaining players for decades as the most successful slot theme of all time. We are incredibly excited to partner with BetMGM on the evolution of this celebrated theme and witness it break new ground to become the first U.S. brand-led online casino where players can enjoy their favorite IGT Wheel of Fortune slots games.”
Responsible gaming training:
Responsible gaming training stays a key focus for BetMGM as it continues to extend into new markets. BetMGM is thrilled to offer resources to help players play responsibly involving GameSense, an innovative flagship program created and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation.
Furthermore, through GameSense integration into BetMGM’s mobile and desktop platforms, players can access responsible gaming tools directly.
