Regulators: Nevada Online Poker in 7-10 Months
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 6:00pm
Americans could see the first U.S.-based licensed and regulated real-money poker site this holiday season.
At Monday’s Gaming Policy Committee meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli said that the Silver State will likely issue its first licenses in 30-60 days — and it will probably take another six to eight months after that before games are running.
Despite efforts from a handful of other states, Nevada remains the only jurisdiction in the country where online poker is legislatively authorized.
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