This week, Playstudios announced the launch of two new online casino games based on Shaquille O’Neal (more commonly known as Shaq). He will be featured in a new online pokie and blackjack game, bringing something new to the myVEGAS online casino platform. "We've partnered with the Big Man and we are incredibly excited about what we've created together,” says PLAYSTUDIOS CEO Andrew Pascal.
"When players get a flavour for how we've incorporated Shaq into our games, they are going to be amazed at how we've captured the essence of his personality”. Shaq is known to be a fan of games provided by myVEGAS, and wanted to work closely with the development team to ensure that his games would be innovative and exciting.
The designers and animators put state-of-the-art technology to use with motion capture to bring the new Shaquille O’Neal games to life. The first game will be an online pokie called Caddy Shaq. This game offers up traditional video slots gameplay with stacked wild symbols, free spins and other fun bonuses.
The off-screen bonus round is a side-scrolling adventure game in which the player engages in a round of golf at the Shaqusta Country Club. ShaqJack is the second new game available, which is a new take on blackjack. Rather than being played on a traditional blackjack table, ShaqJack will feature different basketball-themed layouts – perfect for the sports fan.
"I play myVEGAS games and their features really keep you there for a while,” Shaq says. “These games will do the same thing”. Players will be able to earn fantastic prizes from playing the new range of Shaquille O’Neal casino games.
Playstudios is offering players the chance to win signed T-Shirts, autographed jerseys, a personalized voicemail message from Shaq, floor seats at an NBA game and the opportunity to play basketball with Shaq at his home!
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