New Monopoly-branded land-based slot title goes live in Southern California ahead of a wider rollout across the United States
Aristocrat Gaming has debuted Monopoly Big Board Bucks, the first title to be released in the United States under the company’s licensing partnership with Hasbro.
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in San Manuel is the first casino in the United States to host the game, which aims to infuse nostalgia into gameplay to make players feel like they are playing the actual board game.
Monopoly Big Board Bucks is the first game released by Aristocrat Gaming under last year’s multi-year licensing partnership with Hasbro.
“We are incredibly proud to see our introductory Monopoly title, Big Board Bucks, make its debut on casino floors,” said Aristocrat Gaming CEO Craig Toner. “The journey to this moment has been filled with energy, excitement, and a deep appreciation for the opportunity to innovate with one of the world’s most iconic brands.
“Yaamava’ Resort & Casino truly embraced the significance of being the first to launch, and we’re kicking things off with tremendous momentum. We look forward to the continued excitement from players as the game rolls out nationwide.”
Alongside the game launch, Yaamava’ is hosting its largest promotion to date, culminating on May 29 when one Club Serrano member will receive the biggest single prize in the property’s history – the “Own It All” package valued at more than $1.6 million – which includes $500,000 toward a mortgage, $500,000 in travel credit, and a Ferrari 296GTS worth over $640,000.
“Launching the World Premiere for Monopoly Big Board Bucks gives us the opportunity to do what we do best -deliver next-level entertainment paired with meaningful rewards for our players,” said Kenji Hall, general manager at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino. “From the immersive reveal to our largest promotion ever, this launch reflects our commitment to creating moments that feel big, celebratory, and uniquely Yaamava’.”
Evolution is another supplier to have launched a new Monopoly game this week, rolling out Monopoly Live under its licensing agreement with Hasbro to produce online live casino and slot tiles.
Shares in Aristocrat Gaming parent Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX:ALL) closed 0.10 per cent lower at A$49.08 per share in Sydney Friday.