Nick Jones
Managing Editor
Nick has been involved in the online poker industry for over two decades, at various times a professional poker player, poker coach, video instructor, blogger, software developer, journalist and editor. In 2011, he co-founded pokerfuse, and was for many years the lead writer and Editor in Chief of and our industry trade site, Poker Industry PRO. Today, he leads overall site strategy and product development.
Two Poker Rooms, Three Poker Networks Go Live in New Jersey
Ultimate and WSOP launch independent rooms, Golden Nugget and Betfair share liquidity on Ongame, 888 starts the AAPN, and PartyPoker and Borgata share on bwin.party’s software.
Caesars Receives New Jersey Online Gaming Permits
Seven casinos now approved for online gaming in the state.
Paddy Power Goes Cold on New Jersey iGaming
Irish bookmaker will not participate in New Jersey launch, citing concerns over big-brand competition and “gray play.”
Five Skin-Strong Equity Poker Network Opens for Real Money
New offshore US-facing network goes live.
New Jersey Online Gaming Soft Launch Will Start with 8-Hour Tests
Soft-launch period “may be extended” beyond the five days if necessary.
The New US-Legal Online Poker Site That Gives You Real Money Every Day to Play
Quarter Poker gives all players a free 25c every 24 hours—and you can cash out if you run it up to $50.
Paddy Power, Pala, Betable Seek New Jersey Partner
Companies approved for a transaction waiver if they can find a casino partner.
New Jersey Online Gaming: 888, Party, Ultimate Poker, Amaya, Caesars, Ballys Receive Approvals
PokerStars omitted from list as application “still being processed”—may still receive waiver by November 26.
Ultimate Poker, PartyPoker Prepare for New Jersey Launch
ucasino.com and partypokernj.com debut for pre-launch signups.
Fast-fold Debuts on Win Cake, Intertops Rollout Coming Soon
Revolution Gaming Network adds fast-fold poker.
BorgataPoker.com, BorgataCasino.com Debut for Prelaunch Signups
Mailing list for interested players now live on Borgata’s new domains.
WSOP.com Crowns First Online Champion
Matthew Wilson takes down the first ever “Online Nine.”