LAS VEGAS, May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading global
hospitality companies, and Gamblit Gaming, the leading publisher
for real-money and skill-based gaming for land based casinos, today
announced a strategic partnership to bring Gamblit's innovative
skill-based gaming experiences to several properties within the MGM
Resorts portfolio, beginning with LEVEL UP at MGM Grand.
"We're excited to continue to evolve the casino space through
our partnership with MGM Resorts with its incredible reach and
mutual drive toward innovation. MGM Resorts shares our objective of
bringing groundbreaking entertainment experiences that engage
customers in an entirely new way," said Eric Meyerhofer, CEO of Gamblit Gaming.
Gamblit's technologically advanced Model G™ interactive game
tables are now live at the LEVEL UP gaming lounge at MGM Grand
providing a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that brings an
arcade-like sense of fun and excitement to the casino
floor. The Model G™ game table, where gamers can play
cooperatively or competitively in groups of two to four players,
offers the convenience of player amenities such as a USB charging
port, among others, at each of the four positions surrounding a
shared 42" touchscreen. Gamblit Poker™ and
Cannonbeard's Treasure™, two of Gamblit's most social and
engaging titles, can be played on two game tables at LEVEL UP with
more games to be added soon.
"MGM Grand has developed an exciting, interactive community
gaming space that offers players the opportunity to compete against
one-another," said Scott Sibella,
president and COO of MGM Grand. "We are committed to keeping our
gaming experiences fresh and exciting for our guests and our
partnership with Gamblit Gaming brings this vision to
life."
Darion Lowenstein, Chief
Marketing Officer of Gamblit Gaming, said, "I grew up in video game
arcades – and loved LEVEL UP at MGM Grand at first sight! Its fun
and social environment is a perfect fit for Gamblit's high-energy,
arcade-like gaming experiences."
Gamblit Poker™ puts a fun, fast-paced and skill-based
spin on the classic game of Poker with the house putting up a pot
that players compete to win. Each player starts with two
cards which, as soon as the game begins, are followed by a single
deck of cards shown in rapid succession in the middle of the table.
Using a touch screen button, players have to quickly grab the
virtual cards they need in order to complete the best possible
poker hand. The player with the best hand wins the pot making for
an extremely social, interactive and competitive gaming
experience.
In Cannonbeard's Treasure™ players compete against the
house in an action-packed, fast-paced game of cards and
skill. Using the same touch screen button, players build a
hand by grabbing the cards they need and reach the target number
first to win a chest of gold. The player who gets closest to
the objective without going over, wins in this exciting twist on
traditional card table games.
Pending final regulatory approval, Gamblit plans to launch new
hardware and games at additional MGM Resorts properties along the
Las Vegas Strip in the near future.
As the leading innovator of real money and skill gaming, Gamblit
Gaming develops and publishes a wide variety of games that bring a
casual, arcade sense of fun and skill into the casino market.
Gamblit Gaming also works closely with top game developers to
gamblify and publish its hit games into new markets, tapping into
the lucrative revenue streams of land-based casinos.
A trailer for Gamblit Poker™ can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfcr3aXAFao.
A trailer for Cannonbeard's Treasure™ can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znJqiwHoSq0.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global
hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort
brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The
Mirage. The Company opened MGM National Harbor
in Maryland on December 8,
2016, and is in the process of developing MGM Springfield
in Massachusetts. MGM Resorts controls and holds a 76
percent economic interest in the operating partnership of MGM
Growth Properties LLC (NYSE: MGP), a premier triple-net lease real
estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, ownership and
leasing of large-scale destination entertainment and leisure
resorts. The Company also owns 56 percent of MGM China Holdings
Limited (SEHK: 2282), which owns MGM MACAU and is
developing MGM COTAI, and 50 percent of CityCenter in Las
Vegas, which features ARIA Resort & Casino. MGM Resorts is
named among FORTUNE® Magazine's 2016 list of World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information about MGM Resorts International,
visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.
About LEVEL UP
Changing the way Las Vegas views lounge entertainment, LEVEL UP
presents a new era in interactive, skill-based fun. Located inside
MGM Grand between Hakkasan Nightclub and the MGM Grand Race and
Sports Book, the tech savvy, adult playground features pay-to-play
offerings in a social atmosphere, designed not only to attract the
next generation of players, but existing players seeking
innovation. The exciting new 'place to play' concept offers an
extensive selection of traditional activities all while putting an
inventive twist on the latest in peer-to-peer experiences. In
addition to the next level entertainment, the 12,000-square-foot
venue features the "Live Lucky Bar" offering a variety of craft
beers and specialty cocktails, a live DJ, and endless entertainment
across the multiple screens on display. For more information
please visit leveluplv.com. Guests can also find LEVEL UP on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Guests must be 21 years or
older.
About Gamblit Gaming
Gamblit Gaming is the leading
publisher of real money and skill gaming in video games, enabling a
wide range of game genres to accommodate gambling experiences at
land based casinos worldwide. Gamblit's platform provides all
essential regulated technology, customer operations, and licenses;
freeing up game developers, publishers, and casino operators to
focus on making the best possible game experience for their
players. Founded with the goal of bridging the gap between video
games and casinos, Gamblit's executive team has deep roots in both
industries.
Media Contacts:
Gamblit Gaming:
Karina St.
Jean / Amy Pandya
310-854-8112 / 310-854-3418
kstjean@rogersandcowan.com / apandya@rogersandcowan.com
LEVEL UP:
Kristina
Bello, 702-212-8804
kbello@hakkasan.com
MGM Resorts International:
Scott Ghertner/Lisa
Campos, 702-692-6700
sghertner@mgmresorts.com / lcampos@mgmresorts.com
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