888 plans further online poker expansion in America

The Telegraph – Brian Mattingley said that as the online gaming market in the US liberalises state by state, 888 plans to follow upcoming launches in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware by moving into California, New York and Florida. 888 – which runs online poker, casino, bingo and sports betting services primarily in the UK and Europe – was forced out of the US in 2006 after an online gambling crackdown, but the market has slowly opened up. Regulatory difficulties have held up plans, which Mr Mattingley admitted was “frustrating”. However, he said a tie-up with Las Vegas hotel Caesars…