Working to combine skill-based video games with real money gaming, GameCo has just made arrangements to roll out its very first series of skill-based video game gambling machines (VGM). The launch will kick off at Atlantic City’s Harrah’s location, and the casino resort will serve as the first to offer the recently approved product, with the first game being Danger Arena.
While Harrah’s AC will be the first to receive the machines, more are expected to be installed throughout the month across all Caesars properties across Atlantic City. This will include a total of 21 machines to become available within facilities such as Bally’s Wild Wild West and Harrah’s.
According to CEO and co-founder of GameCo, Blaine Graboyes commented, “It's a unique honour to be bringing the first-ever skill-based video game gambling products to launch in Atlantic City with Caesars Entertainment. Our goal is to create a VIP experience for gamers and the casino is the perfect destination. We envision a bright, revitalized future in Atlantic City as a new generation of gamers find their way here.”
In a joint statement, both President of Caesars & Bally’s, Kevin Ortzman, and Harrah’s president Rick Mazer commented: "Caesars is excited to celebrate the launch of the world's first skill-based video game gaming machines at Caesars, Harrah's Resort and Bally's Atlantic City."
The statement continued, "The debut of these innovative machines, exclusively at Caesars resorts in Atlantic City, further positions us as a destination of choice for both loyal customers, and the next generation of customers alike.”
Over the course of the next six months, GameCo plans to expand beyond Atlantic City to further jurisdictions.
Source: “GameCo begins skill-based video game rollout with Caesars”, gamingintelligence.com, November 3, 2016.
