Tropicana Casino Wins Latest New Jersey Internet Poker LicenseSo Far, Five Casinos In Atlantic City Have Received State OK |
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So far five casinos in Atlantic City have been award a license to offer online poker to those physically within New Jersey’s borders.
According to reports, the most recent was the Tropicana Casino and Resort
Casinos in the Garden State will offer more than just Internet poker, with a full plate of web casino table games and slots expected to be in the mix.
Games will begin in New Jersey on the morning of Nov. 26.
Other properties with licenses include Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, which was the first to get approval, Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort and Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino. Atlantic City has 12 casinos.
Casino firms are offering online games thanks to partnerships with technology providers.
There is really no advantage to being awarded a license early on, according to reports. A total of 37 companies initially filed right away to be involved with the industry in New Jersey.
In addition to New Jersey, Nevada, which already launched, and Delaware, which plans to launch next week, have legalized web gambling.
There could be compacts between them in order to create liquidity.
PokerStars, the largest online poker site in the world, plans to be offer games in New Jersey thanks to a partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel.