Resorts Casino Hotel and PokerStars to Launch iGaming in New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, July 3, 2013 /CNW/ - Resorts Casino Hotel and The Rational Group, operator of PokerStars, the world's largest online poker site, have reached an agreement to provide online gaming in New Jersey, the companies announced today.

The agreement links the first casino to open in Atlantic City with one of the biggest online gaming companies in the world.

"This is another blue chip partner for Resorts to complete a wonderful series of brands - Mohegan Sun, Margaritaville and now PokerStars," said Morris Bailey, Resorts' Company Chairman.

"Resorts is a fantastic partner for us and we are looking forward to launch PokerStars in the U.S. in association with the other quality brands Resorts has brought to Atlantic City," said Mark Scheinberg, CEO of The Rational Group.  "We are very happy to invest in New Jersey and we are excited about building a successful relationship with Resorts."

The agreement is pending approval by the New Jersey regulatory authorities.

ABOUT RESORTS CASINO HOTEL

Resorts Casino Hotel brought gaming to Atlantic City in 1978, Resorts Casino Hotel is at the top of its game today, offering world-class casino action in a relaxed environment that keeps the focus on fun.  Resorts Casino Hotel made history as the first American casino outside of Nevada and celebrated its 35th anniversary in May 2013 with a new milestone: the opening of a $35-million Margaritaville casino and entertainment complex that includes, among other attractions, the only year-round beach bar on the Atlantic City sand.

Mohegan Gaming Advisors assumed management of Resorts Casino Hotel in Fall 2012 - a move that has set the stage for its return as the most exciting gaming destination in Atlantic City.  Boasting a prime location spanning 11 acres at the northern end of the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk, the resort features 942 guest rooms and suites in two hotel towers, a 80,000 square-foot casino, two theaters, six restaurants, two VIP slot and table player lounges, a casino bar, indoor-outdoor swimming pool, health club and spa, salon, and retail shops.  Its 39,000 square feet of sophisticated meeting space includes seven meeting rooms and a 13,000-square-foot ballroom.  For more information, visit http://www.resortsac.com.

About PokerStars

PokerStars operates the world's most popular online poker sites, serving a global poker community of more than 50 million registered members. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of the world's top players, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best security online. More than 100 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars.com, which is more than any other site.

PokerStars.com and PokerStars.eu operate globally under licenses from the Isle of Man and Malta governments, respectively. PokerStars also holds separate government licenses in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Spain and Germany.

SOURCE: PokerStars

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