Online gambling to be allowed in New Jersey

There is something important for US gamblers in the general gambling news this month and that is that they are going to be allowed to gamble online in New Jersey in the near future. The state of New jersey was reported in the gambling news to be looking at passing legislation that would allow online gambling and they have now done it which means that online gambling could be taking place later this year or the beginning of next at the latest. The legislation covers online casino gambling and of course gambling on poker but sports gambling is still excluded. There is still national legislation, namely the UIGEA which prevents all forms of online gambling but it seems that as long as the gambling public are resident in New Jersey it can be allowed. This will undoubtedly provide a boost to the many casino of Atlantic City which is the largest gambling city in the state but they will probably have to find a partner who is already in the online gambling business to provide the software and the expertise. Irish gambling operator Paddy Power made reference to the development in a recent General Meeting but expressed reservations about the investment required to commence and the size of the market. It is the size of the market that is providing controversy in the gambling news with state Governor Chris Christie quoting numbers which are up to ten times the forecast of other interested parties. Some online casino operators such as Bwin/Partyhave already been in the gambling news for a tie up with “Boyd” which is one of the largest casino operators in Atlantic City and it is anticipated that others such as William Hill might be not far behind. Gambling.ie is pleased for the residents of New Jersey that they can at last have some online casino fun without travelling miles.