New Jersey: Rakin’ Bacon! Odyssey has omnichannel debut at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hard Rock Bet

Monday, July 22, 2024 7:51 PM
  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming

Rakin’ Bacon! Sahara is now live in New Jersey.

The slot game debuted July 19 with an exclusive omnichannel launch, in-person at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and online at Hard Rock Bet.

The launch was Hard Rock’s first joint omnichannel launch of a slot simultaneously igaming and physical in New Jersey, and will include exclusivity for Rakin’ Bacon! Sahara. During the exclusive period, Hard Rock Bet will hold [romotions for players, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will host weekly Happy Hours and events with pig-themed drink specials.

“This exclusive omnichannel experience is exactly what we envisioned when we launched Hard Rock Bet in New Jersey last year, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating with our great partners in Atlantic City,” said Hard Rock Digital’s SVP of Casino Grant Williams in a statement. “AGS games – including the recent launch of our bespoke online slot collaboration, Hard Rockin’ Reels – have been extremely popular on Hard Rock Bet, and we know our players are going to love this newest addition of Rakin’ Bacon! Sahara.”

Rakin’ Bacon! Sahara is a brand extension of Rakin’ Bacon!  Hard Rock Bet also features the original Rakin’ Bacon! game as well as Rakin’ Bacon! Odyssey among the over 1,900 slot titles in its New Jersey online casino.

“Hard Rock Atlantic City welcomes AGS’ Rakin’ Bacon! Sahara to our exciting casino where all the latest and most popular games are offered among our 2,425 slot machines,” Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City President George Goldhoff. “We know our slot customers will love this new game, whether they play at our casino or online at Hard Rock Bet. We are proud to be a leader in the industry offering the most innovative gaming technology and look forward to the rollout of Rakin’ Bacon! Sahara.”

“This partnership demonstrates AGS’ strength in executing major strategic initiatives and underscores our commitment to delivering superior gaming experiences,” said AGS Vice President of Interactive Zoe Ebling. “Following our successful bespoke game Hard Rockin’ Reels, this omnichannel launch further cements our robust partnership with Hard Rock, setting new industry standards and showcasing our innovation and quality.”

 

Rege Behe is lead contributor to CDC Gaming. He can be reached at rbehe@cdcgaming.com. Please follow @RegeBehe_exPTR on Twitter.