The world’s largest online poker site, PokerStars, has partnered with Resorts Atlantic City to offer online gambling in New Jersey. The word hit the street on Wednesday afternoon and now it’s a matter of approval by New Jersey gaming regulators. You’ll recall that when PokerStars tried to purchase the Atlantic Club as a way into the market, the American Gaming Association voiced its displeasure back in March.

Morris Bailey, Resorts’ Company Chairman, commented in a press release, “This is another blue chip partner for Resorts to complete a wonderful series of brands – Mohegan Sun, Margaritaville, and now PokerStars.” Margaritaville opened late last month at Resorts Atlantic City.

Mark Scheinberg, CEO of the Rational Group, PokerStars’ parent company, commented in the same release, “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. We are very happy to invest in New Jersey and we are excited about building a successful relationship with Resorts.”

New Jersey’s online gambling market is set to open in November, with all sites reportedly launching at the same time. Only land-based casinos are able to apply for licenses to operate full-blown internet gambling sans sports betting, which left each of Atlantic City’s 12 casinos with the decision to develop their own software or team with a company like PokerStars that already has proven software in the market.

Also on Wednesday, Betfair announced that it had partnered with Trump Plazain New Jersey, and earlier this week, it was revealed that Ultimate Poker had teamed up with Trump Taj Mahal.

Previously, PokerStars had attempted to purchase the Atlantic Club, but, among other issues, it missed a deadline to file for an internet gambling license and received much pushback from the AGA. According to PokerNews, “The announcement comes days after a lower court ruled in against the Rational Group in regards to its vetoed purchase of the Atlantic Club Casino. Rational Group previously entered into an agreement with the struggling Atlantic City establishment with plans to reenter the online poker market in the U.S. When the deal fell through, the Rational Group began its search for a new partner.”

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