Swedish online casino games and solutions developer NetEnt AB has followed up last week’s double release of its Halloween Jack and Wild Bazaar video slots by announcing that it will be teaming up with legendary British jump jockey Peter Scudamore to debut its Scudamore’s Super Stakes title.
Early-2019 debut:
The Stockholm-based innovator used an official Friday press release to reveal that the horseracing-themed video slot is expected to be released early next year and will feature both the image and voice of Scudamore.
Developer entering new ground:
NetEnt AB detailed that Scudamore’s Super Stakes will represent the first time it has created a sports-branded game with the title due to take players through the exhilaration of participating in some of the National Hunt calendar’s most well respected events such as the world-famous Grand National and Cheltenham Festival.
‘Perfect personality’:
Bryan Upton, Game Products Director for NetEnt AB, declared that Scudamore represents the ‘perfect personality’ with which to partner for the launch of its inaugural sports-themed game as the 60-year-old is widely regarded ‘as one of the most revered jockeys and horseracing personalities of all time’.
Upton’s statement read…
“This is a landmark product for NetEnt AB and we are sure slot players and racing fans will be thrilled with the results when the game launches next year.”
Championship pedigree:
NetEnt AB stated that Scudamore’s 15-year professional career saw him ride some 1,678 winners and secure eight Champion Jockey titles. He hung up his crop in 1993 and has since gone on to become a trainer and one of the sport’s best-known experts.
Scudamore’s statement read…
“From our first conversation, NetEnt AB’s commitment to innovation and passion for creating fantastic products was clear. I am delighted we are joining forces to launch a new slot game that will capture the unbeatable and exhilarating racing experience.”