GameCo, Inc. has introduced its skill-based Video Game Gambling Machines, or VGMs, to the Oklahoma Indian gaming market, with the installation of three titles at the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, and announced it will add the VGMs to Caesars Entertainment properties across the U.S.
The installed VGMs feature three unique skill-based gaming experiences with the three original GameCo titles located in high-traffic, prominent locations on the casino floor.
Pharaoh’s Secret Temple is a Match3 game in which players embark on an adventure to unlock the riches of the Pharaoh’s secret. For sports enthusiasts, Nothin’ but Net offers players the challenge to hit the basketball court with 12 shots to win big cash. Danger Arena is a first-person action shooter game where players fight Danger-Bots in a game lasting 45 seconds.
“We are very excited to be entering the Oklahoma tribal gaming market with the Choctaw Nation as the launch partner, as they share our passion for bringing unique gaming entertainment options to their players, including the innovative experiences our skill-based video game gambling games offer,” said Blaine Graboyes, GameCo co-founder and CEO.
“These initial placements reflect the ongoing progress we are achieving in our expansion into new domestic gaming markets, as we are now live with games in four U.S. jurisdictions. Casino operators are increasingly focused on opportunities for incremental revenue, and our VGMs allow them to not only differentiate their casino floors, but to better engage with players in new demographics to deliver incremental revenue opportunities across their properties.”
“The Choctaw Nation has always focused on enhancing the experience of our guests by offering superior customer service and creating a highly interactive, personalized and dynamic gaming experience,” said Skyelar Perkins, director of slot operations for Choctaw. “To that end, we are pleased to partner with GameCo as we look to provide our guests with the latest and most attractive gaming options that will elevate the level of entertainment and value they enjoy across our properties.
“In addition, GameCo’s new skill-based gaming products will enable us to further engage with guests who are seeking a more interactive and immersive gaming experience—a key focus of ours as we look for new revenue streams.”
In a separate release, the company announced that it is placing the first three VGM titles across the entire property portfolio of Caesars Entertainment, as part of a multi-year, multi-property partnership.
GameCo’s VGMs combine the experience of playing video games with the excitement of gaming on the casino floor. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort now offers the excitement of the following games:
“We are very pleased to collaborate with Caesars Entertainment on this long-term commitment to bring new skill-based gaming entertainment experiences to their guests,” said Graboyes. “We look forward to expanding our relationship with Caesars as we bring more games to their properties and their guests.”
“GameCo’s innovative skill-based gaming experiences will help further our efforts to attract the next generation of players,” said Christian Stuart, executive vice president of gaming and interactive entertainment for Caesars Entertainment. “These games are fun, easy to play and bring a video game experience to our casino floors.”
GameCo is also working with a number of game developers for new games built on the VGM platform that are expected to be commercialized in the next several months, including an infinite runner game, “Steve Aoki’s Neon Dream,” featuring legendary Grammy Award-nominated DJ/producer Steve Aoki.
