First of its kind for the league

NFL and Aristocrat sign exclusive slot, virtual sports licensing deal

The National Football League and Aristocrat Gaming.
2021-11-04
Reading time 1:22 min
Aristocrat will have an exclusive global license to build land-based NFL-themed slot machines as well as a non-exclusive license for virtual sports games. The machines will allow players to customize their experiences based on their favorite teams, and are expected to hit casino floors during the 2023 NFL season.

The National Football League (NFL) and Aristocrat Gaming have announced an exclusive multi-year slot machine licensing agreement.

Under the terms of this agreement, Aristocrat will have an exclusive global license to build land-based NFL-themed slot machines as well as a non-exclusive license for virtual sports games, marking the first deal of its kind for the NFL. The partnership will provide the NFL an opportunity to further drive fan engagement through a new gaming experience.

The NFL-themed slot machines, which will offer fans the ability to customize their experiences based on their favorite teams, are expected to hit casino floors during the 2023 NFL season.

Rachel Hoagland, Vice President, Gaming and Partnership Management at the NFL, said: "The world of casino gaming is transforming, and the NFL is thrilled to be teaming up with industry leader, Aristocrat Gaming, with their proven track record in slot machine innovation and commitment to responsible gaming. Today's slot machines offer engaging experiences akin to popular video game consoles that our fans adore, and we believe with Aristocrat's vision, we can bring that exciting gaming experience to fans on the casino floor looking to show their love of football."

Hector Fernandez, President of Aristocrat Americas and EMEA, commented: "At Aristocrat, we are changing the game. In that spirit, we are thrilled to enter this agreement with the NFL, whose similar mission made this a natural partnership. Fans worldwide love watching the NFL, and casino players worldwide enjoy Aristocrat games. This agreement presents a new opportunity to reach tens of millions of NFL and Aristocrat fans with exciting new entertainment options on the casino floor and beyond."

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