NetEnt signs deal to produce themed slot based on television series Narcos
NetEnt, a leading provider of online gaming content, has signed a deal with the Gaumont Film Company that will see the company develop a slot based on the television series Narcos. The Emmy and Golden Globe nominated series is in its fourth season and is watched worldwide.
The new NetEnt branded release announced at the ICE convention in London will be based on the critically acclaimed series. The Narcos series is seen around the world with its third season being the most in-demand digital content in the United States and one of the top in-demand shows worldwide. Narcos is available on Netflix in over 130 countries around the world.
Narcos will join other top-branded slots offered under the NetEnt platform including Planet of the Apes, Guns n’ Roses, Jumanji and Jack Hammer to name a few.
NetEnt’s Chief Product Officer Henrik Fagerlund, said, “We’re continuing to push boundaries with our branded games and Narcos is certainly one of our biggest deals to date. The series became an overnight sensation with a huge fan base all over the world, and it gives us yet another demographic who can have fun playing our games.”
Head of Legal and Business Affairs, Tim Stephen added, “NetEnt is a world-leading provider of premier online gaming solutions, and we trust them to develop and create a gaming property that will thrill the millions of Narcos fans around the world and provide a new way for them to experience and engage with the brand.”
About NetEnt
NetEnt is one of the world’s premier gaming content and digital entertainment companies. They provide gaming solutions to top rated online casino operators and have since their inception in 1996. The company has pioneered the industry with its video slot creations and are known for their cutting-edge designs.
As a company, NetEnt focuses on innovation and helping its customers surpass their competition. As a publicly traded company, NetEnt has offices throughout the world including New Jersey, Malta, Gibraltar, Kiev, Krakow and Gothenburg. NetEnt games can currently be found at more than seventy casinos and gaming properties online.
About Gaumont
Gaumont was first founded in 1895, making it the oldest film company in the world. The company has offices in Los Angeles and Paris and releases films and television series in both English and French. Known for working with prestigious and talented directors such as Francis Veber, Federico Fellini, Luc Besson, and Jean-Luc Godard, they have amassed over 1100 titles.
The company’s most successful series, The Untouchables has grossed over $450 million worldwide, and with other critically acclaimed series such as Hannibal, The Art of Crime and The Frozen Dead, they are considered leaders in the film and television industry.
Gaumont has also created an extensive animated library and has worked with legends such as Dreamworks on the series Noddy and with Netflix on F is For Family, Belle & Sebastian, Furiki Wheels and Trulli Tales.
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