Boyd Gaming and FanDuel Group to launch Stardust-branded online casinos in NJ and PA

Boyd Gaming Corporation and FanDuel Group will soon launch Stardust-branded online casinos in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, marking the gaming brand's return to real-money gaming. The latter plans to rebrand its existing Betfair Casino in New Jersey under Boyd Gaming's Stardust brand, while launching a Stardust online casino in Pennsylvania. The Stardust casinos are set to be launched in April, pending final regulatory approval from each state.

"For nearly 50 years, the Stardust was one of the most famous casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.  And while the resort has been gone for more than a decade, the Stardust brand is still as well-known and popular as ever.  We are excited to work with our partners at FanDuel to launch our first real-money online casinos and are confident this legendary brand will give us a significant advantage in connecting with players looking for a distinctive online gaming experience", said Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming. "The new Stardust Casino will retain all of the great games that customers love on Betfair Casino, while incorporating a new stylish look that captures the glitz, glamour and nostalgia of old Las Vegas. Stardust Casino allows us to take a market leading product to the next level, creating a unified platform across New Jersey and Pennsylvania and integrating Boyd Gaming's B Connected player loyalty program to provide even more value to our customers," added Amy Howe, President of FanDuel Group.

Stardust Casino will be available for download on iOS and Android or via the Internet pending regulatory approval. Players from both States will be able to sign up for a new account or login using either their existing Betfair Casino credentials in New Jersey or their FanDuel fantasy/sportsbook credentials in both States. In addition to Stardust Casino, the FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino app is currently available to customers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.  While players must be in New Jersey or Pennsylvania to access the real-money Stardust Casino, customers across the country can access Boyd's free-to-play Stardust Social Casino.