Atari, the legendary maker of classic video games behind titles such as Asteroids and Pac-Man, is entering the world of real-money gaming via a partnership with Pariplay.

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Later this year, Pariplay will launch Atari's brands across a number of social, online and mobile platforms, including a site featuring real-money gambling on arcade classics like Centipede, Asteroids and Pong.

Atari filed for bankruptcy protection in the US in 2013 and the move represents something of a renaissance for one of the biggest names in gaming history.