Playtech, the world’s largest betting technology company, today announced the release of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Live Roulette’, in addition to signing an exclusive five-year partnership with Sony Pictures Television.
Based on Sony Pictures’ extremely popular and award-winning format, which recently turned 20 and has adapted the show to over 120 countries around the world, including Brazil, ”Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Roulette Ao Vivo’ was created in partnership with the Sony team.
The program is the latest Live Game Show to be launched from Playtech’s rapidly growing vertical product, Live Casino.
The first of three game releases, ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Live Roulette’ brings together the much loved ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ and a highly innovative gameplay experience that offers the next step in the Playtech Live Game Show experience.
The game includes many classic ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ features such as ’50/50′, ‘Ask the Audience’, and the new ‘Ask The Host’ add-on feature where the presenter can remove incorrect answers based on the question level.
All features have been adapted for the game, but carry the spirit and logic of the TV show.
‘Who wants to Be a Millionaire? Live Roulette’ also offers a unique immersive experience, allowing players to play together even if they do not have an active stake in the game. Players can still participate in the Millionaire Round by guessing the outcome and playing for fun.
A great partnership between Sony and Playtech
Edo Haitin, CEO of Playtech Live, comments: “Playtech Live is committed to providing the best entertainment experience possible. We love the opportunity we have to work with the brand ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ players will enjoy the unique ‘Millionaire’ brand experience while playing this game.”
“I am extremely proud of our studio construction team who created a world-class interactive studio with cutting-edge technology throughout.”
“Through working with partners like Sony Pictures Television, we are able to combine our excellent technology, exciting live game show experience, and a much-loved global brand like ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’” adds Haitin
Stephan Zingg, Interactive Commercial Director, Western Europe, Sony Pictures Television, says: “Playtech Live is the industry leader in creating the most innovative online gaming experiences and we are excited to see ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? vivo’ launched across the Playtech Live network”.
“We’re looking forward to continuing to work with the Playtech Live team on the next two exciting new games in the ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ portfolio,” concludes Zingg.