WWE® & Fanatics Betting and Gaming to Produce WWE-Themed Online Casino Games in U.S.

NEW YORK, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), and Fanatics Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, announced an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement for Fanatics Betting and Gaming to produce and distribute WWE-themed online casino games in the United States. Under the terms of this agreement, Fanatics Betting and Gaming will have a license to produce WWE-themed online casino games exclusively for Fanatics Casino, which is available on iOS, Android and web in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The officially licensed WWE online casino games will launch at the end of July in time for SummerSlam, which takes place across two nights on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. “We are excited to expand our relationship with WWE to now include an exclusive portfolio of WWE-themed online casino games,” said Ari Borod, Chief Business Officer at Fanatics Betting and Gaming. “This is a natural extension of the WWE-Fanatics partnership which already includes global e-commerce, licensed merchandise, memorabilia, as well as producing and distributing a growing lineup of digital shows.” Fanatics Game Studios has produced several of the most popular games on Fanatics Casino and will produce the WWE-themed online casino games in partnership with Boom Entertainment and Games Global™. The WWE-themed online casino games will be available at the end of July and will include: WWE Blackjack (Boom Entertainment)Raw Multiplier Melee (Boom Entertainment)SmackDown Big Money Entrance! (Boom entertainment)WWE Bonus Rumble Gold Blitz (Games Global)WWE Clash of the Wilds (Games Global) In August to celebrate SummerSlam in New Jersey, the WWE-branded takeover of Fanatics Casino will include exclusive sign up offers from Fanatics and the popular Spin to Win* game will get a very special WWE makeover. Players are invited to dive into a world of thrills as Fanatics Casino brings the casino floor directly to a customer's fingertips, whether on-the-go or in front of a computer. Players can explore a wide array of classic and modern casino games, including slots, blackjack, roulette, progressive jackpots and video poker. Fanatics Casino offers a comprehensive and engaging gaming experience with the following features: Portfolio of Games: Fanatics Casino has curated a portfolio of games from its in-house development team, as well as the most popular game developers in the world including Light & Wonder, IGT PlayDigital™, Evolution, White Hat Studios, Wazdan and more.Unlock the world of FanCash: When you play with Fanatics Casino, players can earn FanCash on every spin, hand or roll – win or lose. Flip your FanCash into Casino Credit, Bonus Bets, exclusive apparel and so much more.**Live Dealer Action: Engage with professional dealers in real-time through our live casino feature. Experience the excitement of live blackjack, roulette and baccarat, all from the comfort of your home.Responsible Gaming: Fanatics Casino encourages users to play with a plan, using in-app tools like time, deposit and wager limits. Fanatics Casino has also partnered with Birches Health to provide additional support services intended for users with issues managing their play. For exciting casino content please follow the Fanatics Casino on Instagram @FanaticsCasino. About WWE WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. About Fanatics Betting and GamingLaunched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting and online casino subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin. Gambling Problem?MI, PA, NJ: Call 1-800-GAMBLER | WV: Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.netMust be 21+. Additional terms and conditions apply. See app for full terms of service, FanCash program terms and privacy policy. FanCash earn is now based on the odds of your bet. To learn more about FanCash, including when you will receive it see our FanCash terms. *Customers in MI/NJ/PA/WV only. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Limit one free wheel spin per day. Odds and prizes subject to change daily. See Official Rules in the Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino app for your prize odds, details, and full terms and conditions. **To learn more about our FanCash Program, see our FanCash Terms at http://sportsbook.fanatics.com/legal/all/fancash-program-terms. Contact: Kevin.Hennessy@betfanatics.com Photos accompanying this announcement are available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/85f0ffcb-991b-4496-be36-6a7e897d463c https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/44bb3e9a-90df-4358-8b09-f33db59eec35

WWE® & Fanatics Betting and Gaming to Produce WWE-Themed Online Casino Games in U.S.

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