Playstudios, Shaq launch social casino titles; Zynga closes Duck Dynasty Slots

The developer behind MGM Resorts’ popular myVEGAS social casino app has inked a promotional tie-up with former basketball great Shaquille O’Neal.

On Thursday, Playstudios CEO Andrew Pascal announced the release of two new social casino titles developed in partnership with O’Neal. CaddyShaq is a slots-based game featuring the occasional detour into a game of golf at the Shaqusta Country Club, where (just like the movie) Bucky the Gopher is hell bent on messing with your balls.

The second title is ShaqJack, a blackjack variant featuring basketball-themed layouts in lieu of the traditional green-felt table. Both games are currently available on Facebook, as well as on Google Play, iOS and Amazon.

As with myVEGAS, players earn online points that can be redeemed for non-gaming amenities at MGM properties, Royal Caribbean International and other Playstudios partners. Players can also win autographed CaddyShaq t-shirts and basketball jerseys, floor seats at a Sacramento Kings game and even a chance to go one-on-one with the big man himself at his home court. (Your best bet to beat him? Stick to free throws.)