BetMGM Adds Movie And TV-Themed Online Slots Through Atlantic Digital Partnership

BetMGM has always made extra effort to be among the US online gambling industry leaders.

One of the company’s latest achievements is partnering with Atlantic Digital to be the studio’s exclusive US home. BetMGM Casino announced on Jun 17 that it is debuting two online slots:

  • “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective”
  • “Cheers”

Key takeaways

  • “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and “Cheers” titles will be tested in Michigan first.
  • BetMGM recently dropped from the top spot earlier this year but climbed back up to be the best Michigan online casino operator.
  • BetMGM has added many games and partnerships to its portfolio including an exclusive deal with Boldplay, new games added by 1X2 Network, and tapping Relax Gaming’s RLX Gaming.
  • saying more movie and TV slot titles will be released soon.

BetMGM adds Atlantic Digital slots to Michigan online casinos

“Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and “Cheers” mark Atlantic Digital’s North America debut on BetMGM in Michigan. The companies confirmed in the press release that both titles will be available in all jurisdictions where the US online casino operator is live pending regulatory approvals.

The Michigan online casino market is among the most successful in the US, next to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

BetMGM Casino Michigan regained the top spot in May. The operator has led the state market for 39 months since online casinos launched in January 2021.

However, that trend ended in March 2024 after FanDuel took its place.

BetMGM launch of Atlantic Digital games adds a new dimension to offering

Atlantic Digital specializes in online casino games based on classic movies and TV shows. Some of their most famous titles recognized by many players are “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Charlie’s Angels” slots.

The company’s CEO, Sam Hobcraft, said in the BetMGM news release: “We are delighted to work with these iconic brands – Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Cheers and BetMGM.

We have built two unique games that really show off the brands to their fullest extent, from classic theme tunes to animations showcasing all the characters.

It is a pleasure partnering with BetMGM to launch these branded games and add a new dimension to their product offering.”

“Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” is a 5×3, 20-pay line slot that offers four fixed jackpots, mini wheel respins, and bonus spins with cash-on-reels and multiplier wilds.

Based on the TV sitcom, the “Cheers” slot puts players inside this cozy bar in Boston to join the main characters. The 17-payline slot has re-spins with sticky, nudging wilds, three fixed jackpots, and nine diverse bonus games.

Other popular movie and TV-based titles on BetMGM Casino

BetMGM (NYSE: MGM) has been home to many online slots based on popular TV shows and movies. To name a few examples, BetMGM Casino players can enjoy slots like:

  • Peaky Blinders
  • Beavis and Butt-Head
  • Hercules

Oliver Bartlett, VP of Gaming Product & Content, BetMGM, said in the company news release:

“BetMGM is a destination for the most-recognizable movie and TV shows-turned slot games. Taking popular movies and TV shows and reimagining them for iGaming is a great way players can experience them in a different and exciting way. Our partnership with Atlantic Digital has added an element of exclusivity and entertainment to our already expansive library of games.”

BetMGM announced the arrival of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” slot game in January. It resulted from BetMGM initiating a strategic alliance with Atlantic Digital, solidifying BetMGM’s position as the sole US distributor of the studio’s offerings in 2023.

After signing the agreement, BetMGM also introduced “The Godfather” slot last year.

Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Recognized for San Diego FC Partnership

Congratulations, Sycuan Casino Resort!

The NAFOA, Native American Finance Officers Association, recognizes the 17th annual leadership award recipients.

“The Business Impact Deal of the Year Award acknowledges initiatives driving significant economic growth for tribes and Indian Country. This year’s recipient is the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, recognized for their shared acquisition of the Major League Soccer franchise, San Diego FC, alongside entrepreneur Mohamed Mansour. This pioneering partnership, enhanced by the Sycuan Tribe’s rich cultural heritage and longstanding community ties to the San Diego area, includes establishing the Right to Dream Academy for student-athletes. This historic agreement marks a pivotal moment for the Sycuan Tribe, marking them as the first Native American tribe to hold an ownership stake in a men’s professional sports team. Through extensive collaboration, the tribe has paved the way for future opportunities, opening doors for tribes to engage in sports franchise ownership and various private and corporate ventures.

San Diego FC is set to debut in 2025 at the 35,000-seat Snapdragon Stadium.

NAFOA was founded over 40 years ago as the Native American Finance Officers Association to highlight the role of tribal finance in fostering economic opportunities.”

Credit: NAFOA 2024

DOT and the Cisco Foundation Announce a Partnership to Develop a Youth-led Response to the Global Climate Challenge – DOT

DOT and the Cisco Foundation announce a partnership to develop a youth-led response to the global climate challenge

Responding to the calls to action from youth within DOT’s network across Africa and the Middle East – young people who are living through some of the worst impacts of the climate emergency – Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) today announces a new area of focus that leverages its proven, impact driven, youth-led model in response to the climate crisis. With support from the Cisco Foundation, young women and men will develop solutions that leverage digital tools, the creativity of young people and the power of DOT’s network of young leaders to increase community awareness and resilience to the local shocks and stresses caused by climate change.

The initial project will establish a foundation for solutions that can demonstrate, motivate and mobilize thousands of other young leaders of change and millions of citizens to take action that contributes to climate resilience in their own communities.

The ‘Youth-led Community Climate Awareness and Action’ project embraces the principles of digital inclusion, women’s empowerment and the belief in young people as leaders of change. DOT and Cisco believe that communities can experience an inclusive green transition when young people are empowered with the skills, tools and technology to lead in their communities. 

Over the next 12 months, DOT will consult with climate experts, co-design and digitize programmatic interventions with youth, run community-based pilots to test and verify a youth-led climate program and toolkit for dissemination in 2024. 

Building on a legacy of youth-led community development

The Youth-led Community Climate Awareness and Action project will be realized through DOT’s youth-led model, a unique model which mobilizes a movement of local youth, and empowers them with the skills, tools, and knowledge to lead community transformation. With over 20 years of proven impact, the model has reached 3 million community members.  

Deeply interconnected with livelihoods, human rights and inclusion, climate change is creating serious impacts to other global challenges. Young people, particularly young women, are incredibly vulnerable to climate change impacts. With the support of the Cisco Foundation, the project is rooted in the voices and lived realities of young people as witnessed in the DOT network. Addressing climate change is both an opportunity and a prerequisite for youth to thrive in an inclusive digital economy – DOT and Cisco will lead the way. 

DOT Founder and CEO, Janet Longmore, says: “At the heart of DOT’s mission, is the belief that young people — equipped with the knowledge, skills and the support and trust of the international development ecosystem — will apply their energy, creativity and impatience to lead community-based grassroots climate response at an incredible pace and scale. DOT has proven that one young person mobilized through skills, confidence and a network of support, working alongside governments, the private sector, civil society and their communities, can reach hundreds of others, increasing the collective resilience to local climate change shocks and stresses”.

She adds: “By creating a movement of digitally-savvy youth with the skills, confidence and attitudes to transform their communities, DOT has been working for 21 years to advance digital inclusion. This is why we are committed to extending our youth-led model to address the climate crisis. The model positions young women and men as climate champions who will build climate awareness among their peers and citizens, advocate for climate action, and innovate in the green economy. We are starting in Tanzania and Lebanon and we intend to scale to other countries in the Middle East and Africa”. 

A long-term partnership with the Cisco Foundation

DOT and Cisco have a long history collaboration. Starting 21 years ago, when the Cisco Foundation supported the initial development and implementation of the youth-led model, through the present day, the organizations have worked together in the Middle East, Africa, the USA, China and Mexico – driven by a shared belief in the potential of young people and the power of technology to lead responsible change.

Peter Tavernise, Climate Impact and Regeneration Portfolio lead of the Cisco Foundation, notes: “An effective response to climate change, and the reinforcing of climate action and resilience in all communities requires the efforts of everyone. We have always valued DOT’s channels to youth and the organization’s ability to engage young people as respected leaders who bring the creativity, concerns and the voices of youth to the table.”

Extending the hand, and power, of partnership, we welcome others with shared beliefs to join us in the Youth-Led Community Climate Awareness and Action initiative.