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S ummer is here and many casino players are planning that vacation getaway.A stop in Las Vegas,Atlantic City or another casino destination may be in the works and many are hoping a nice jackpot heads their way along with plenty of fun. Here’s a look at the news in the world of slots and casinos. SUMMER SLOTS Slow trains, TV shows and summer promotions

Bally’s Twin Rivers Lincoln Casino Installs Player Favorites B ally’sTwin River Lincoln Casino Resort in Rhode Island installed two new slot games on the casino floor in mid-June—Monopoly Lunar NewYear andWizard of Oz - OverThe Rainbow.The additional new games are part of Bally’s commitment to constantly refresh the gaming floor with customer-requested slot machines. Monopoly Lunar NewYear features will leave players wanting more with a Free Spins Bonus with Expanding Reels,Wild Multiplier, and a Jackpot Bonus awarding one of four jackpots. The Lunar Jackpot provides an experience with a chance to win a life-changing wide-area progressive jackpot! TheWizard of Oz - OverThe Rainbow builds on the legacy of TheWizard of Oz - Ruby Slippers. Ruby Slippers’ player-favorite Free Spins Bonus changed features based on which of four characters were in the triggering combination. OverThe Rainbow’s Free Spins Bonus features seven unique character features. Players can win any combination, including all seven.The game also features a GlindaThe GoodWitch wild reels feature, a Heart prize symbol feature, and a Balloon mystery progressive jackpot feature.

The Wheel Deal

S trictly Slots readers already know how big theWheel of Fortune brand of slot machines has become since its debut in 1996. Fans of theTV show love the games and they continue paying off big for players around the world. BetMGM is now ramping up the wheel-spinning fun even more by launching a completely Wheel of Fortune–themed online casino. “Wheel of Fortune is watched nightly by millions of people and BetMGM is honored to partner with Sony PicturesTelevision and IGT to bring this online casino experience to life,”BetMGM’s chief revenue officer Matt Prevost said.“Once live,Wheel of Fortune Casino will offer players the excitement of their favorite game show and real money wagering in the palm of their hand.” The announcement comes as the game show celebrated its 40th anniversary. If the rollout of the new iGaming casino proves successful, the company may also expand the option to other legal markets such as Michigan, Pennsylvania andWest Virginia. Since their initial debut, there have been more than 200 versions of the slot.Wheel is the best-performing slot brand in history and that success now looks to expand online.

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