Main Headlines
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.
- Transaction waivers issued to major European gaming brands.
- PokerStars application “still being processed.”
- Less than two weeks to go before soft-launch commences.
The New Jersey Absentees: PokerStars, Wynn, 2UP Gaming
Transactional waivers may still be forthcoming ahead of November 26 launch, the DGE assures.
- Most notable of those yet to receive the green light from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement is Rational Group, parent company of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.
- Wynn Interactive is also notably absent from the list.
- A less surprising absentee is UK-based 2UP Gaming plc, that had announced that it was pursuing a hotel casino property in Atlantic City} after receiving a commitment from an unnamed Asian Investment group.
Paddy Power, Pala, Betable Seek New Jersey Partner
Companies approved for a transaction waiver if they can find a casino partner.
- Along with the transaction waivers issued, other operators were approved subject to finding a partner.
- Irish bookmaker Paddy Power and Californian Pala Interactive are listed among those approved pending a partnership.
Ultimate Poker, PartyPoker Prepare for New Jersey Launch
ucasino.com and partypokernj.com debut for pre-launch signups.
- Ultimate Gaming launches website for new casino site, which will use IGT and SHFL’s casino games.
- Party Poker launches new website and social media accounts under “Get Back in the Game” slogan.
- Operators are seeking pre-signup customers to invite to a soft launch on November 21.
Fast-fold Debuts on Win Cake, Intertops Rollout Coming Soon
Revolution Gaming Network adds fast-fold poker.
- Revolution network adds fast-fold poker; Intertops/Juicy player pool will roll it out following testing.
- Bodog first offered the variant to US players when it introduced Zone Poker last month.
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