New Jersey relaxes egaming platform limit
Licensed operators will now be allowed to offer up to five platforms to players in the state
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has amended its internet gaming regulations to allow online operators to run multiple platforms from their interactive licenses.
Regulations previous allowed online operators to run one platform and up to five brands or “skins” from their interactive gaming licence.
While operators will now be allowed to have more than one platform, each permit holder will still be limited to running five platforms or “skins” in total.
The change would allow Resorts Casino, for example, to run PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and SNG Interactive platforms in the state, plus its own ResortsCasino.com site.
Director of the DGE David Rebuck said the regulator had taken the decision in a bid to create more jobs and boost the state’s egaming industry.
“Multiple platforms can be beneficial since the more authorized platforms we have, the more employees and resources are invested in New Jersey and its egaming industry,” he told eGaming Review.
“Last year it was very important to the internet gaming permit holders that all egaming platforms launch at the same time so no one would have an advantage,” Rebuck said.
“In order to complete all of the investigative requirements in the tight time frame prior to launch, the Division limited each permit holder to one platform with the understanding this would be revisited as New Jersey internet gaming matured.
“After discussing it with the industry, the Division will now allow permit holders to have more than one platform,” he added.