Gaming Realms PLC (AIM: GMR), (“Gaming Realms”, the “Company” or the “Group”) a developer, publisher and licensor of mobile real money and social games, is pleased to announce that it has signed a three-year sublicensing deal with Scientific Games Digital, a leading online gaming, sports and iLottery business and licensee of the MONOPOLY brand rights for the online gaming space.
Under the terms of the agreement, Gaming Realms will develop and publish the new real money game, Slingo MONOPOLY. The exciting and unique format is set to launch globally in early 2019 across Gaming Realms’ existing Slingo B2C and B2B channels, as well as through its distribution channel of operators and third-party sites.
“Being given the opportunity to develop a game using the world-renowned MONOPOLY brand is a really exciting moment for Gaming Realms,” Said Patrick Southon, Chief Executive Officer of Gaming Realms. “We continuously look to develop new concepts and offer players an expansive and engaging range of games and believe that Slingo MONOPOLY will offer just that. We are now focused on the development of the game and look forward to announcing the worldwide launch early this year.”
Tom Wood, Chief Creative Officer at SG Digital added “The timeless MONOPOLY brand has proven immensely successful in the online space, and we are delighted to partner with Gaming Realms on this innovative new spin on the classic board game.”
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About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 5 on the 2018 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past seven years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
About Gaming Realms
Gaming Realms creates and publishes innovative real money and social games for mobile, with operations in the UK, U.S. and Canada. Through its market leading mobile platform and unique IP and brands, Gaming Realms is bringing together media, entertainment and gaming assets in new game formats. The Gaming Realms management team includes accomplished entrepreneurs and experienced executives from a wide range of leading gaming and media companies.
