MGM launches Wheel of Fortune iCasino in New Jersey

BetMGM, an online gambling platform from Las Vegas MGM Resorts, announced the launch of the Wheel of Fortune online casino in the Garden State.

In collaboration with IT, Wheel of Fortune is the first branded online casino in North America. Now based in New Jersey, Wheel of Fortune online casino is home to branded slot titles.

MGM also operates online casino gambling in Michigan, but it is unclear if the Wheel of Fortune online casino will be launched in Wolverine State. Sports betting is legal in more than 30 states, while online casinos are only legal in a small handful.

“We are thrilled to bring Wheel of Fortune online casino to players in New Jersey, where they can now gamble for real money and experience the excitement of the popular game show on their mobile phones,” said Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, BetMGM. “We have a great alliance with Wheel of Fortune and IT and look forward to offering our players an innovative and diverse range of gaming options.”

The legendary 40th season of Wheel of Fortune, an iconic American game show, premiered in September 2022. Wheel of Fortune themed slot games have been on the casino floor in land based casinos for over 25 years.

“Over the past 40 years, the Wheel of Fortune brand has come to life in a variety of products, including IT‘s hugely successful Wheel of Fortune slot. Now we’re excited to see that BetMGM is building on that success and taking an innovative approach to bring the game to more players by launching the brand’s first online casino in the US,” said Suzanne Prete, Executive Vice President of Game Shows, Sony Pictures Television.

Resident according to Las Vegas ITthe brand is the most popular among slot players.

“IT‘s Wheel of Fortune slots have entertained players for decades as the most successful slot theme of all time,” said Enrico Drago, CEO digital & betting, IT. “We are incredibly excited to be working with BetMGM to develop this acclaimed theme and see how it breaks new ground to become the first US-branded online casino where players can enjoy their favourites IT Wheel of Fortune slots.”