Resorts Casino Hotel and PokerStars to Launch iGaming in New Jersey

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ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, July 4, 2013 /PRN=KYODO JBN/ --

    Resorts Casino Hotel and The Rational Group, operator of PokerStars, the

world's largest online poker site, have reached an agreement to provide online

gaming in New Jersey, the companies announced today.

    The agreement links the first casino to open in Atlantic City with one of

the biggest online gaming companies in the world.

    "This is another blue chip partner for Resorts to complete a wonderful

series of brands - Mohegan Sun, Margaritaville and now PokerStars," said Morris

Bailey, Resorts' Company Chairman.

    "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," said Mark Scheinberg, CEO of The Rational Group.  

"We are very happy to invest in New Jersey and we are excited about building a

successful relationship with Resorts."  

    The agreement is pending approval by the New Jersey regulatory

authorities.  

    ABOUT RESORTS CASINO HOTEL

    Resorts Casino Hotel brought gaming to Atlantic City in 1978, Resorts

Casino Hotel is at the top of its game today, offering world-class casino

action in a relaxed environment that keeps the focus on fun.  Resorts Casino

Hotel made history as the first American casino outside of Nevada and

celebrated its 35th anniversary in May 2013 with a new milestone: the opening

of a $35-million Margaritaville casino and entertainment complex that includes,

among other attractions, the only year-round beach bar on the Atlantic City

sand.

    Mohegan Gaming Advisors assumed management of Resorts Casino Hotel in Fall

2012 - a move that has set the stage for its return as the most exciting gaming

destination in Atlantic City.  Boasting a prime location spanning 11 acres at

the northern end of the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk, the resort features 942

guest rooms and suites in two hotel towers, a 80,000 square-foot casino, two

theaters, six restaurants, two VIP slot and table player lounges, a casino bar,

indoor-outdoor swimming pool, health club and spa, salon, and retail shops.  

Its 39,000 square feet of sophisticated meeting space includes seven meeting

rooms and a 13,000-square-foot ballroom.  For more information, visit

http://www.resortsac.com.

    About PokerStars

    PokerStars operates the world's most popular online poker sites, serving a

global poker community of more than 50 million registered members. Since it

launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of the world's top

players, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best

security online. More than 100 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars.com,

which is more than any other site.

    PokerStars.com and PokerStars.eu operate globally under licenses from the

Isle of Man and Malta governments, respectively. PokerStars also holds separate

government licenses in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Spain and

Germany.

    SOURCE: PokerStars and Resorts Casino Hotel