Legendary Sword title debuts on the Atlantic City Boardwalk as Zitro and distribution partner KGM continue building presence across New Jersey’s regulated gaming floor
Zitro USA has extended its New Jersey footprint with the installation of its CONCEPT cabinet at Ocean Casino Resort, one of Atlantic City’s most prominent gaming destinations. Players on the property’s casino floor can now access Legendary Sword through the CONCEPT cabinet — a title that has established a track record of consistent performance across multiple markets since its international rollout — marking another step in Zitro’s accelerating expansion across the US East Coast.
The placement at Ocean Casino Resort carries added significance given the property’s current momentum. The resort has committed approximately $20 million in investment for Summer 2026, encompassing live entertainment, new dining concepts, hospitality upgrades and expanded guest experiences, positioning it as one of Atlantic City’s most active properties heading into the peak summer season. The timing also coincides with a significant ownership development: Ilitch Gaming, newly formed by the family behind Little Caesars, has agreed to acquire full ownership of Ocean Casino Resort by purchasing the remaining 50% stake from Luxor Capital — a transaction that underlines the property’s commercial appeal as a long-term gaming investment.
For Zitro, the Ocean placement follows closely on the launch of Legendary Sword at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City earlier this month, and sits within a broader East Coast expansion strategy that recently included entry into Pennsylvania. The CONCEPT cabinet has previously been installed across casino floors in Mexico, with the Magic Lightning synchronisation system — wrap-around lighting tied to gameplay — a key part of the cabinet’s in-floor visual presence. KGM serves as Zitro’s distribution partner for the placement, with further New Jersey installations anticipated in the months ahead.
Ted Herzchel, VP of Gaming Operations at Ocean Casino Resort, said: “We are always looking to offer our guests an outstanding gaming experience, and Zitro’s CONCEPT cabinet has been a valuable addition to our floor. We’re pleased with the early results and look forward to the partnership ahead.”
Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA, said: “Seeing our content live at Ocean Casino Resort makes us very proud. Legendary Sword is being very well received by players and it is a pleasure to work with the casino team. This is exactly the type of collaboration we want to keep building as we expand across the state.”
Jason Peters, President and CEO of KGM, said: “Ocean Casino Resort is one of the most iconic properties in New Jersey and we are delighted to work with Zitro to bring the CONCEPT cabinet to its floor. It is gratifying to see it live in the room and to be part of Zitro’s growth in the region.”
