The Legalization Of New Jersey Poker Websites

While online gambling has been difficult for Americans since the passing of the UIGEA back in 2006, there are a few states out there that have created local legislation allowing for legalization. New Jersey poker is completely legal and has been since early in 2014; however, in order to deposit with any of the sites that offer it, you must be a resident of that state. There are many reasons why NJ decided to make these venues available to its residents, but perhaps the two biggest are the ability to raise funds in the form of taxes and fees and to compete with the offshore sites, some of which are unlicensed, that currently offer services to people in the US.

Geo-Location

While this is a term that may be familiar to some folks who use GPS navigation, it's also something that a Vegas-based company designed in order to be able to provide service to people who want to enjoy New Jersey poker; this also applies to companies in Delaware and Nevada who have passed similar legislation. Essentially, the company ensures that the people who are signing up are residents of these locales. What's more, it is anticipated that verification services will soon be put into place not only to prevent underage gambling, but also to thwart identity theft which is a very common crime that affects people who spend money on the internet in any industry.

Applicants Galore

Since the decision was made by the government, there have been a little more than 35 applications received by the NJGC, or the New Jersey Gaming Commission, requesting licensure for New Jersey Poker sites. Some of the big names include Caesar's Entertainment, Bwin.Party, Golden Nugget, Trump Taj Mahal and a host of others. In fact, there are even software developers who are getting in on the action in an attempt to ensure that they will be able to market their wares and services to the establishments interested in opening their virtual doors. As time goes on, it is expected that hundreds of groups will apply for licensure, though it cannot be said how many of these will actually receive it. It is thought that this will be in line with the number of venues that the state can feasibly monitor and tax at the same time, so the numbers will likely grow over the years.

In the event that anyone should ever have a complaint against one of the New Jersey poker sites or any other business with a license to operate a gambling establishment, they are encouraged to contact the Gaming Enforcement Division via postal mail, telephone call, or even a personal visit to their offices which are located in Trenton. It should also be noted that the Technical Services Bureau is responsible for ensuring that the sites which do receive licensure are random, fair and safe. There is a very informative website you can visit to find out how it works, how to file complaints, and how they investigate these complaints.