BetMGM first operator to launch Dragon Train slot in North America

BetMGM has become the first iGaming operator to bring the DRAGON TRAIN - Chi Lin Wins online slot to North America, the company said Thursday. The title is exclusively available at BetMGM Casino in New Jersey, Michigan and West Virginia, with an omnichannel launch through Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

DRAGON TRAIN is Light & Wonder’s fasting selling game in the Australian market since its debut in 2023, according to a press release. This popularity is what fueled the online slot's entry in the United States via BetMGM.

DRAGON TRAIN is launching in the US with a series of four titles, with DRAGON TRAIN – Chi Lin Wins as the first to debut. The full list of titles encompasses:

• DRAGON TRAIN – Chi Lin Wins
• DRAGON TRAIN – Khutulun Battle Princess
• DRAGON TRAIN – Sun Shots
• DRAGON TRAIN – Forever Emperor

"BetMGM is honored and excited to be the first iGaming operator to bring DRAGON TRAIN to the United States. The game’s incredible performance in Australia set a high standard and we are confident that Light & Wonder has created a game that will captivate players online and on U.S. casino floors," said Oliver Bartlett, Vice President of Gaming Product & Content at BetMGM.

DRAGON TRAIN – Chi Lin Wins is a high-volatility 5×3 reel slot with four progressive jackpots: the Fortune 8, Grand, and Major. It also includes the Hold & Spin feature, new Sticky Reels, and a Cash Cluster game.

The DRAGON TRAIN feature is activated if the player lands on an Orb during the Hold & Spin feature. The player then spins a special mini-Hold & Spin to add more credits to their original win, and a chance at the Fortune 8 Jackpot.

Players in Atlantic City can also play DRAGON TRAIN at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on the KASCADA Dual Screen cabinet. To celebrate the arrival of DRAGON TRAIN, Borgata hosted an event for players and partners on Thursday, which was followed by a slate of promotions over the weekend.

"The addition of DRAGON TRAIN to our gaming portfolio highlights our ongoing commitment to enhancing our casino offerings and delivering top-notch guest entertainment," stated James Bruno, Vice President of Casino Operations at Borgata.

"L&W is delighted to work with our long-time partners at BetMGM and The Borgata on a true cross-channel launch with DRAGON TRAIN. The game performance on the land-based side bodes extraordinarily well for the online debut of DRAGON TRAIN-Chi Lin Wins and we are sure iGaming players will enjoy the thrilling game as well," added
Dylan Slaney, Executive Vice President and Head of Digital Gaming at Light & Wonder.

DRAGON TRAIN joins BetMGM's portfolio of over 2,800 titles across its casino platforms in the North American market. The brand also boasts one of the largest state-by-state exclusive jackpot networks. Currently, the BetMGM progressive jackpot pool in New Jersey is over $5.2 million, "the largest jackpot in the history of iGaming in North America."