U.K. firm applies for New Jersey online gambling license

From Press of Atlantic City – An online gambling firm that is negotiating to buy an Atlantic City casino filed an application Monday to cash in on New Jersey’s Web betting operations, a senior executive said. London-based 2UP Gaming PLC becomes the latest company to announce its intentions to offer Internet wagering on casino slot machines and table games. Monday was the deadline for applications to be filed with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the regulatory agency that will issue Internet gambling licenses. Last week, 2UP announced a partnership with the New York investment firm MidOil USA to…