WWE, Fanatics Launch WWE-Themed Casino Games US

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, has entered a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with Fanatics Betting and Gaming to produce and distribute WWE-themed online casino games in the U.S., specifically targeting players in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. These games, produced by Fanatics Game Studios in partnership with Boom Entertainment and Games Global, will launch at the end of July, just ahead of WWE's SummerSlam event scheduled for August 2-3 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The portfolio includes titles such as WWE Blackjack, Raw Multiplier Melee, Smackdown Big Money Entrance, WWE Bonus Rumble Gold Blitz, and WWE Clash of the Wilds. To celebrate SummerSlam, Fanatics Casino will feature a WWE-branded takeover with exclusive sign-up offers and a WWE-themed version of the popular Spin to Win game. This initiative expands the existing WWE-Fanatics partnership, which already encompasses global e-commerce, licensed merchandise, memorabilia, and digital shows. Additionally, Fanatics Betting and Gaming implemented a $0.25 per bet transaction fee on wagers placed in Illinois, responding to recent state legislation.