Caesars, 888, Bwin.Party Get Internet Gaming Approval in New Jersey

Poker News – On Friday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released a list of Internet gaming companies which have received a transactional waiver, thereby allowing them to “engage in Internet gaming activities” once the market launches on Nov. 26. Among the companies approved on Friday were Caesars Interactive Entertainment, bwin.party, 888, Ultimate Poker, Betfair and Amaya Gaming, all of which will be eligible to participate in the “soft launch” trial period beginning on Nov. 21. The news is big for Caesars, which owns four properties in Atlantic City and will run its online gaming platform through 888 and…