BetMGM has unveiled The Traitors Faithful Riches, an exclusive slot featuring familiar themes seen within the popular television series, The Traitors.
Announced via a press release, this slot comes as BetMGM secures a crucial agreement with All3Media International, which operates as part of entertainment company Banijay Entertainment. This accord allows BetMGM to create online casino content featuring trademarked imagery tied to The Traitors franchise.
Moreover, the deal marks a new strategy for BetMGM; the brand now plans to release a lineup of titles carrying The Traitors moniker.
Exclusive agreement sees The Traitors Faithful Riches enter four states
Having obtained the intellectual property rights for The Traitors, BetMGM can now legally create tailored slots, table games and non-traditional casino content featuring branding pulled from the television series.
First on the docket is The Traitors Faithful Riches, which debuted alongside the latest installment in the television series, The Traitors: New Blood, on September 17.
The Traitors Faithful Riches can be played exclusively by users registered with BetMGM Casino in the following four states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia and Michigan, as well as Borgata Casino in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The Traitors Faithful Riches: Hidden prizes & 1,024 ways to win
The Traitors Faithful Riches comprises a 5x4 grid layout, with 1,024 ways to win during any given round. Designed by Games Global, the branded online casino product integrates pertinent themes associated with the TV show, including secret alliances and hidden rewards.
Slot-focused features also enter the fray, as The Traitors Faithful Riches supplies four jackpot opportunities, bonus spins, The Traitors Bonus and The Traitor Feature - all serving as dynamic, branded game experiences.
The game itself is presented within a candle-lit room, echoing The Traitors' meeting area seen in the television series. Symbols include knives, keys, masks, goblets and traditional characters.
BetMGM set to build "lasting" slots franchise
The release of The Traitors Faithful Riches represents a pivotal moment in the operator's entertainment-facing strategy. With more than 7,000 online casino titles in its current library, the iGaming platform is now seeking to deepen bonds between players and its wider catalog through content featuring "recognizable brands."
Senior Vice President of Gaming at BetMGM, Oliver Bartlett, detailed internal plans to create a durable range of The Traitors experiences:
"The Traitors has captivated millions with its blend of suspense and strategy," said Bartlett.
"Those qualities create a compelling foundation for an online slot, allowing fans to engage with the franchise in a new way while capturing the intrigue and drama that made the show a cultural phenomenon. Television and movie IP is a key pillar of our content strategy, and our partnership with All3Media International gives us an opportunity to build a lasting iGaming franchise."
As such, although future titles and their respective genres have not yet been revealed by BetMGM, players should expect several installments throughout the duration of the operator's partnership with All3Media International.