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Microgaming to Release Lord of the Rings Slots

Online casino software provider Microgaming has earned the rights to produce a series of Lord of the Rings online slots games, according to a new multi-year deal with Warner Bros Digital Distribution. The agreement will give Microgaming permission to produce online video slots that feature graphics and characters from the movie trilogy.

With Cryptologic’s Marvel Superhero Slots and PlayTech’s DC Character and movie-themed games, themed slots have become a popular entity in the online casino world. Now, Microgaming has finally got a grasps on its own branded franchise with the upcoming Lord of the Ring slots, which are expected to be a sure-fire hit among online slots fans.

“We’re excited about the create state-of-the-art video slots from the best movie trilogy of the decade”, says Microgaming CEO Roger Raatgever, who believes his company’s expertise in gaming will ensure the games’ success. “We look forward to bringing The Lord of the Rings into the online gaming sphere”.

This new deal represents Microgaming’s commitment to keeping up with trends and keeping customers satisfied. It is also a very strategic move for the company itself. Securing the exclusive rights to a movie franchise that has generated more than $3 billion and received 30 Academy Award nominations will bode well for Microgaming. Lord of the Rings has experienced unprecedented success in the home video realm, and has a huge fan base consisting of film buffs and fantasy novel fans – it will be interesting to see Microgaming’s interpretation of the wildly popular trilogy.