ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In July 2013, Resorts announced that it had reached an agreement with Rational Services Limited (Rational) to make the PokerStars and FullTilt brands available in New Jersey. PokerStars and FullTilt will offer both casino games and poker. That agreement continues and is pending regulatory approval.
“We welcomed the recent announcement by Amaya Gaming Group, Inc of its plans to acquire Rational which we expect will move the regulatory approval process forward. PokerStars is the leading world-wide brand in online gaming and we are looking forward to our future with them in New Jersey,” said Morris Bailey, owner of Resorts Casino Hotel.
“We are also thrilled to announce our partnership with Sportech-NYX Gaming, LLC (SNG) to make casino games available on the ResortsCasino.com and affiliated websites. SNG’s extensive knowledge of the online gaming industry combined with Resorts’ longstanding history of first-class land-based gaming will allow us to bring New Jersey online gamers a fresh, unique and user-friendly experience,” said Mark Giannantonio, President & CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel.
The ResortsCasino.com website’s offerings will include a rich variety of slot games, plus table games like roulette, blackjack and more. Planning for the significant launch of ResortsCasino.com has begun with the guidance of Mohegan Gaming Advisors (MGA). Managers of Resorts Casino Hotel since 2012, MGA’s partnership with Resorts extends itself through this joint venture as well.
“This is an exciting era of gaming in New Jersey and we are confident it will be another positive stepping stone in Resorts storied history,” said Morris Bailey, owner of Resorts Casino Hotel.
About Resorts Casino Hotel
The resort that 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 beach bar on the Atlantic City sand.
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority 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, an 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 Mohegan Gaming Advisors
Mohegan Gaming Advisors was formed in 2011 to pursue management contracts and consulting agreements for casino and entertainment properties in the United States. Mohegan Gaming Advisors is staffed with an experienced team of casino executives with a proven track record of accomplishments as operators and successful marketers and has a team dedicated solely to servicing the clients of the Gaming Advisory group. For more information, visit: mohegangamingadvisors.com.
About Sportech PLC
Sportech PLC is a sports gaming and entertainment company and one of the world's leading pool betting organizations, focusing on highly regulated markets worldwide. Sportech provides betting technology for football (soccer), horseracing and greyhounds, processing over $13 billion in bets annually with a presence in 30 countries. Sportech is headquartered in London, England with operational offices in Liverpool, England, Atlanta, Connecticut, California, New Jersey, Netherlands, Germany and Ireland. For more information about Sportech PLC, please visit www.sportechplc.com.
About NYX Gaming Group
NYX Gaming Group is an award winning supplier of interactive gaming technology and content to the international gaming industry. With over 130 staff across its three divisions, headquartered in Las Vegas and offices in London, Stockholm and Sydney, the company provides flexible gaming solutions to some of the largest gaming operators and World Lottery Association members across the globe. Both subsidiaries, NYX Interactive (EMEA) and NextGen (Asia Pacific) have been listed in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 listings for the respective regions. For further information on the company please visit: www.nyxgaminggroup.com
