GameCo, Inc., a developer of skill-based gambling video games, announced it is in the process of applying to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for a license to sell skill-based gaming machines to Atlantic City casinos.
The company, which bills itself as “the creator of the world’s first skill-based video game gambling machines,” submitted its application to the DGE in an effort to become the first licensed skill-game supplier in the state.
GameCo committed to New Jersey as the first jurisdiction to launch its VGM (for “video gambling machine”), an arcade-style cabinet that balances player skill with game design to deliver the same return to players as traditional slot machines.
GameCo’s VGM, slated to debut this year, would be the world’s first introduction of a pure skill-based video game to casinos. The company says the VGM launch will be supported by eSports events, tournaments and marketing “that will benefit casino partners in attracting a new audience of Gen X and millennial gamers.”
“We are excited to launch our VGM in New Jersey casinos this year,” said Blaine Graboyes, CEO of GameCo. “The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has been extremely supportive of our endeavor to attract the next generation of gamers to the casino floor. We are confident the VGM will provide Gen X and millennial gamers with an engaging opportunity to gamble playing video games at the casino.”
Games offered on the VGM are familiar titles from top publishers played in 30-90-second experiences featuring various genres and themes including first-person action, sports, racing, fighting games, platformers, puzzle games and more.
GameCo is in the final stage of selecting a partner for its initial launch in New Jersey.
