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Rakin’ Bacon Sahara® Launches Exclusively in New Jersey at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and online at Hard Rock Bet

First-ever joint omnichannel slot launch includes exclusivity for popular AGS title
AGS’ popular Rakin’ Bacon Sahara® slot game made its New Jersey debut in an exclusive simultaneous omnichannel launch, in-person at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and online at Hard Rock Bet. The launch was held on Friday, July 19 with an invite-only cocktail hour featuring pig-themed food and drinks followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the casino floor.
The launch marked Hard Rock’s first-ever joint omnichannel launch of a slot game simultaneously online and in-person in New Jersey, and included exclusivity for Rakin’ Bacon Sahara. During Hard Rock’s New Jersey exclusivity, Hard Rock Bet will hold various promotions for players, while Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will host weekly happy hours and events with pig-themed drink specials.
Rakin’ Bacon Sahara is a brand extension of the player-favorite game Rakin’ Bacon!® and features the popular Cornsquealius pig ruling the great pyramids with expanding reels, an exciting pick bonus, and four jackpots. Hard Rock Bet also has the original Rakin’ Bacon! game as well as Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey® among the over 1,900 slot titles in its New Jersey online casino.
“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 Grant Williams, Hard Rock Digital’s SVP of Casino. “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.”
“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. 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,” stated George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
“This partnership demonstrates AGS’ strength in executing major strategic initiatives and underscores our commitment to delivering superior gaming experiences,” said Zoe Ebling, AGS Vice President of Interactive. “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.”
With 4.9 stars in the App Store and 4.7 stars in the Google Play Store, Hard Rock Bet is among the highest rated real money gaming apps in the market. Hard Rock Bet launched its proprietary integrated online casino and sportsbook in New Jersey in August 2023, and also operates a sports betting only experience in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. Hard Rock Bet is available for download via iOS and Android, and can also be played on desktop via HardRock.bet.
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Inspired and bet365 Launch Next-Gen Virtual Sports: V-Play NHL, NBA Re-Play, and Re-Play eSports

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware, and services, is proud to announce the launch of three groundbreaking Virtual Sports titles – V-Play NHL, NBA Re-Play, and Re-Play eSports – available through bet365, one of the world’s premier online gambling brands.
These new products represent the next generation of Inspired’s award-winning Virtual Sports portfolio, featuring cutting-edge motion capture, ultra-realistic animation, and non-stop action to deliver an engaging player experience.
V-Play NHL is an officially licensed product that brings the speed and intensity of professional hockey into the virtual arena. Featuring real NHL teams and logos, the game delivers an authentic sports betting experience with broadcast-quality graphics and dynamic gameplay.
NBA Re-Play, officially licensed by the NBA and the NBPA, uses iconic archive footage and advanced rendering technology to recreate unforgettable basketball moments. Fans can engage with the action in innovative ways, thanks to new betting formats and cinematic presentation.
Re-Play eSports™ offers fast, always-on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) virtual gameplay and betting opportunities for one of the most popular competitive video games globally and its captive audience of digitally native fans. The product utilizes official tournament archive footage from the Champion of Champions Tour, a top CS:GO event, with official in-game data and video feeds provided by data and technology company GRID.
These new titles are part of Inspired’s growing suite of officially licensed North American Virtual Sports products available through bet365, further reinforcing the companies’ shared leadership in the space.
“We’re excited to expand our partnership with bet365 through the launch of these groundbreaking products,” said Brooks Pierce, President & CEO of Inspired. “With V-Play NHL, NBA Re-Play, and Re-Play eSports, we continue to redefine what’s possible in Virtual Sports, delivering high-quality, immersive content that resonates with both fans and bettors.”
“Inspired continues to lead the way in Virtual Sports innovation,” said a bet365 spokesperson. “With compelling visuals, official league integrations, and thrilling gameplay, these titles are set to be a major hit with our global audience.”
The launch highlights the ongoing collaboration between Inspired and bet365 and their joint commitment to innovation and player-first entertainment.
All three products are now live on bet365’s global platform, fully optimized for desktop and mobile.
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Virginia Casino Revenue Increases 42.8% to $84.7M in July

Virginia’s casinos have generated $84.7 million in adjusted gaming revenue in July, a 42.8% increase compared to $59.3 million in July 2024, boosted by Caesar Virginia opening its full casino in December.
According to the report from the Virginia Lottery, Caesars Virginia led the market with $35.1 million in AGR, up 86.5% year-over-year from the $18.8 million generated in 2024. Revenue from slots totaled $24.6 million, up from last year’s figure of $14.4 million. Table games saw an increase of 137% to $10.5 million in July.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth was the second-highest earner in the state but saw the smallest year-over-year increase. Revenues for table games and slots increased last month, with table games generating $7.9 million, up from $7.4 million, and slots rose by 3.4% from $18.3 million to $18.8 million.
Hard Rock Bristol posted the lowest AGR at $22.9 million, but it was a double-digit percent increase from the $14.8 million generated from the year prior, with slots accounting for 81.6%.
Virginia is close to welcoming its next casino in the form of an interim gaming hall. Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe will open the temporary casino in Norfolk in November, with the permanent resort slated for 2027.
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