AGS’ slot game Rakin’ Bacon Sahara has launched in New Jersey both at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and online at Hard Rock Bet.
The launch event took place on 19 July, and included a cocktail hour and ribbon-cutting ceremony on the casino floor.
This launch marks Hard Rock’s first joint omnichannel slot game release, providing exclusive access to Rakin’ Bacon Sahara. During this period, Hard Rock Bet will offer promotions for online players, while Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will host weekly events featuring pig-themed drink specials.
Rakin’ Bacon Sahara is a continuation of the Rakin’ Bacon! series, featuring the character Cornsquealius in a setting inspired by the pyramids. The game includes expanding reels, a pick bonus and four jackpots.
Additionally, Hard Rock Bet offers other titles in the series, including the original Rakin’ Bacon! and Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey, among over 1,900 slot titles available in its New Jersey online casino.
Grant Williams, SVP of Casino at Hard Rock Digital, commented: “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.”
George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, stated: “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.”
Zoe Ebling, AGS VP of Interactive, added: “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.”
Hard Rock Bet launched its integrated online casino and sportsbook in New Jersey in August 2023 and also operates sports betting platforms in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia.
In June 2024, Games Global released an exclusive slot game, Iron Eagle Power Combo, in collaboration with Hard Rock Digital.
This game was developed by Aurum Signature Studios and features an outdoor adventure theme.
Meanwhile, AGS recently moved from a public firm to becoming a private company, an increasingly common trend within gaming.
