- The new shared player pool has come in on schedule and without any apparent technical issues.
- Nevada players need to sign up again but can take advantage of a signup bonus; New Jersey players have a $1000 reload bonus.
- Combined, the new tri-state network should average around 240 cash game seats, enough to make it the clear leader in New Jersey.
WSOP.com, through its partner 888, has connected its player pools across three states in a historic moment for regulated online poker in the United States.
At approximately 11 pm EST on Monday, April 30, WSOP.com successfully combined the player pools of its New Jersey online poker network and that of its existing two-state online poker network spanning Nevada and Delaware into a single network.
“This has been a huge collaborative effort from all involved and it is important to thank the elected leadership and regulatory authorities in Delaware, Nevada, and New Jersey for their dedication and diligence to help move online poker forward,” said Bill Rini, WSOP.com’s head of online poker, to the Associated Press in April upon announcing the tentative May 1 go-live date.
Fresh Starts
The company has come in on schedule and without any noticeable technical issues. The Nevada online poker room went offline at 1pm local time to undergo a system-wide upgrade. It resurfaced just hours later with its player pool connected.
Nevada players need to download a new poker client and create a new account along with a new screen name. However, all such customers can take advantage of a new player signup bonus. To further incentivize the switch, those that preregistered a new account have been entered into a drawing for a WSOP Main Event seat.
New Jersey players have not been left out in the celebrations. All players can take advantage of a $1000 reload bonus. While reloads are still pretty common promotional vehicles in New Jersey, it stands out as particularly generous. The bonus clears in the usual $10 increments for every 100 VIP points earned, equating to an additional 20% rakeback while clearing. Qualifying depositors will also receive a $5 blast tournament ticket and tickets into seven WSOP Gold Bracelet freerolls.
