March 17 – Manchester United have launched their own on-line casino in partnership with the club’s online gaming and betting partner bwin. Played online and via an app, the 3D casino is set against the backdrop of Old Trafford.
Unlike the on-line ‘social’ casino poker game Manchester United launched with KamaGames in February – there is no money required to enter a game and there are no cash prizes or pots – the bwin Manchester United Casino requires real money to play.
Bwin is in its third season as Man Utd’s betting and online casino partner. It runs the in-stadium betting at Old Trafford as well as offering exclusive odds and bets for Manchester United fans.
Manchester United say that this is the first football club-based online casino in the world. Players entering the online casino are welcomed in the lobby by likenesses of the club’s players as well as with voiceovers that guide them through the game-play.
The app is currently only available for android devices and is currently geo-blocked for the UK only. An iOS version of the app is expected to be released soon.
Manchester United Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold, said: “The launch of the app is an important milestone in our partnership, and is yet another exciting platform to bring the Club closer to its fans.”
Fans creating an account get a £10 welcome bonus when they deposit £10 using the code MANU10.
Sam Sadi, Director of bwin Labels, said, “Our aim is to offer sports fans unique gaming experiences anytime, anywhere. Working with the club, we have used our partnership to create something entirely new and standout in our industry that will appeal to both Manchester United fans and casino players looking for superior graphics and gameplay.”
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