Poker News – It’s been an exciting week for poker players in Nevada. On Monday, the World Series of Poker announced that its real-money online poker operation will launch in the Silver State on Thursday, Sept. 19. More exciting news came on Tuesday when WSOP.com opened its doors early, inviting pre-registered players to participate in the real-money action ahead of the rest of the state.
The brand power of the Caesars and WSOP in the gaming industry is immense, and making the online operation even more powerful is the partnership with Gibraltar-based 888 Holdings. 888, which owns and operates the highly successful 888poker outside of the U.S., will act as the software service provider for the WSOP’s online offering. The venture is expected to create major competition for Ultimate Poker right out of the gate.
888 has additional interests in Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware, making the gaming giant an instant leader in the emerging U.S. market. On Wednesday, we sat down with 888 Chief Executive Officer Brian Mattingley to discuss the company’s exciting return to the U.S., as well as the important role that interstate online gaming compacts will have in strengthening the industry.
