Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa today announced it has received the first Internet Gaming Permit in the history of New Jersey from Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck. This permit is an important step in Borgata’s progress in this new endeavor and reflects Borgata’s commitment to be a leader in New Jersey’s online gaming industry.
"We are honored to receive New Jersey’s first Internet Gaming Permit," said Tom Ballance, President and Chief Operating Officer for Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. "Borgata and bwin.party are aggressively pursuing our objective of being among the first to launch online gaming in the state. We have worked closely throughout this process with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, and we wish to thank Director Rebuck for his leadership, and the Division staff for their hard work on this important new product offering. We believe online gaming is an exciting growth opportunity for New Jersey’s gaming industry, one that will generate significant benefits for the state as New Jersey assumes a leadership role in this emerging form of gaming entertainment."