New Jersey Web Poker Goes to Assembly Vote

Legislation in New Jersey that would authorize online casino games, including poker, has survived committee and now goes to a full Assembly vote, The Star-Ledger reported.

Gov. Chris Christie reportedly is on the fence about the current proposals (a companion Internet gaming bill sits in the Senate). According to a blog from John Brennan, the governor has “sidestepped” the issue in recent weeks. He also shot down an attempt at legalization last year, citing concerns with Atlantic City’s tourism.

The Garden State is trying to help its gambling destination, which has been threatened by other gaming expansion in the region. In the online realm, for example, Delaware is also looking to allow online poker and would aim to partner with West Virgina and Rhode Island.

Gaming revenue in Atlantic City is predicated to suffer, at least partly due to Pennsylvania’s booming brick-and-mortar industry.

While a handful of states across the country look to authorize online gaming, Nevada has legislation on the books, regulations for the industry in place, and the first phase of licensing online poker sites out of the way. On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Commission will grant licenses to Bally Technologies and International Game Technology.

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