New Jersey Fines PokerStars for Geolocation Related Software Flaw
Key Takeaways
  • The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has ordered Amaya US Services Limited to pay a $25,000 fine for violating state regulations that require online gaming patrons to be physically located within the state when placing wagers, according to documents released by the New Jersey regulator.
  • Once alerted to the situation, the DGE conducted an investigation into the matter, the results of which showed that a flaw in the PokerStars software permitted “a limited number of patrons” outside of New Jersey to place wagers online “for a short period of time.”
  • “While the number of people and amounts wagered were minimal, Amaya acknowledges and accepts that this is a serious matter and continues to be wholly committed to providing a safe, secure and compliant playing platform in New Jersey,” the Amaya US Services representative told PRO.

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has ordered Amaya US Services Limited to pay a $25,000 fine for violating state regulations that require online gaming patrons to be physically located within the state when placing wagers, according to documents released by the New Jersey regulator.