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Rebuck: Soft Launch Period Will Hint at Successful iGaming Applicants in New Jersey
By the time New Jersey online gaming begins its soft launch on November 21, the public will have a “good sense” of which operators will be allowed to take part, according to Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement David Rebuck.
- By the time New Jersey online gaming begins its soft launch on November 21, the public will have a “good sense” of which operators will be allowed to take part according to Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement David Rebuck.
- However, Rebuck cautioned that “just because a company has not been approved by that date doesn’t mean they’re going to be denied.”
- Seventy companies have submitted applications and the DGE will reveal the first batch of those approved on or before the end of the first week of November.
The Hendon Mob Signs New Partnership Deal with Full Tilt
New partnership means exclusive tournaments and leagues for Hendon Mob players.
- The Hendon Mob and Full Tilt poker have entered into a new partnership agreement that will begin on November 1.
- PokerStars will also have a sponsorship presence on the site.
- Hendon Mob members will be able to compete for cash prizes in exclusive leagues and private tournaments on both Full Tilt and PokerStars.
PokerStars Team Online Week—New Pros and New Prizes
Alex “Kanu7” Millar and Marc-Andre “FrenchDawg” Ladouceur join the team to mark Team Online Week.
- Two new players have been added to PokerStars Team Online Pro to mark the start of a week of promotions exploiting the team.
- A Zoom promotion, depositors freeroll and free coaching sessions are all on offer.
- The best video uploaded to youtube of a player’s own poker story will win a $15k PCA package.
- The promotion may mark a new PokerStars strategy to exploit the marketing potential of its sponsored players.
Documentary “The Gambler” Follows John O’Shea’s Journey at the WSOP
A documentary into the life of Irish poker professional John O’Shea was released for rental or purchase online earlier this week.
Ultimate Poker Launches Customer Support Forum on 2+2
Not to be outdone by its competitor WSOP, Ultimate Poker has purchased a sponsored support forum on influential community forum 2+2.
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