FanDuel Casino launches exclusive home of Willy Wonka slots

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 2:51 PM
  • Steve Chen — Special to CDC Gaming

Flutter Entertainment-owned igaming operator FanDuel Casino says it has become the exclusive home of Willy Wonka™ slots in partnership with the casino games provider Light & Wonder.

The first game in the series, World of Wonka™, is available at FanDuel Casino in Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey. The game features Wonka™ themed symbols, including characters from the original movie, and sweet treats like gummy bears and lollipops. FanDuel Casino even renamed its official X account “Home of Willy Wonka Slots” in light of the partnership.

“Offering our players beloved and exclusive games is a key priority for us, and we cannot wait for our players to enjoy this casino floor favorite – exclusively available on FanDuel Casino,” FanDuel said in a statement.

World of Wonka™ plays out on a 6×4 grid, and players can win real money prizes by landing matching symbols on the reels. Bonus features available in the game include Oompa Loompa Wilds, Everlasting Gobstopper Respins and The Willy Wonka™ Wheel, which awards players a random prize when they give it a spin. There’s also the Golden Ticket Bonus, offering players the chance to unwrap a chocolate bar and potentially reveal a Golden Ticket, which awards a multiplier.

The game is a medium-volatility slot with a 96 percent return to player, making it suitable for all types of slot players. But it’s fans of the 1971 movie in particular that will enjoy spinning the reels and listening to original sound effects and songs from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

FanDuel Casino features a vast selection of casino games, from slots to table games and live dealer options. Other software providers that supply the site include IGT, Evolution Gaming, and NetEnt. The news of this collaboration comes in the same week that FanDuel Sportsbook became the official betting partner of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers in preparation for its launch in North Carolina.

Steve (Ziv) Chen is CEO of Major League Content, which he founded after serving for over two decades in the gambling industry. Before combining his passion for writing with his love of gambling, Steve served in senior roles with leading slots providers and industry operators.