Online Gaming In New Jersey: What's next?

The 1st year of online gaming in New Jersey did not live up to expectations. The bar was set too high and the players were not aware of the product. Here why the 2nd year will be better. The following is a graph of wagering done internationally. New Jersey will ultimately reflect comparable numbers.

Marketing efforts have started now before the cold weather sets in. This gives the casino players a viable option if we have a winter as severe as 2013- 14.  Geo traffic location improvement will increase the number of players that will be allowed to participate. I think the online gaming market will be the beneficiary of a compact agreement between Nevada and New Jersey in 2015.  Gaming as we know it will change.

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Meanwhile, the online gambling world continues to thrive, with additional online casinos joining the mix in the coming weeks. Striving to provide a “lifelike casino experience”, these sites offer a plethora of games, betting options, and financing methods designed to keep gamblers in their armchairs. Follow me for more insight during G2E 2014 week.

 

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Sports Betting a reality in New Jersey??

I was at work when I got the news. Sports Betting is going to start in New Jersey within 45 days. The Supreme Court may have something to say about this. For now, Governor Christie is looking at a interpretation from a appellate court that would allow sports betting without actual sanctions from the state. Wagers would take place at racetracks and casinos. No bets can be placed on contest involving college teams playing in New Jersey or in state college teams anywhere.  All bets must be made in person.

 

The timing is perfect because of the closings of several casinos this year in Atlantic City.  Something must be done to generate interest in New Jersey. Sports Betting can do that.  Now additional weeks of full rooms and restaurants. Long weekends starting with Thursday Night Football and ending with Monday Night Football. March Madness with collegiate basketball for 3 consecutive weeks. The revenue from sports betting would create a ripple effect on the current offering of casino entertainment and pari-mutuel wagering.

The professional leagues have not issued a comment on this pending development. The NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver did give insight about the possibility of betting on games.  — given Silver's comments last week at the Bloomberg Business Summit in New York.

"It's inevitable that if all these states are broke that there will be legalized sports betting in more states than Nevada and we will ultimately participate in that," Silver said. "If you have gentleman's bet or a small wager on any kind of sports contest, it makes you that much more engaged in it. That's where we're going to see it pay dividends. If people are watching a game and clicking to bet on their smart phones, which is what people are doing in the United Kingdom right now, then it's much more likely you're going to stay tuned for a long time."

In Nevada, you can presently wager on any professional sport on your phone if you have an account with a casino. One of the prominent sports betting sites is William Hill.

You must be within the state to do so. Just another extension of online gaming thru mobile device. New Jersey is coming to the new millennium. Are you?

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Philly Casino is raising the ante

It's a rare occurrence to talk about a local casino actually expanding and not about ones facing closure. SugarHouse Casino recently broke ground on a $164M expansion plan that includes a poker room with approximately 24 tables, an attached seven-story parking garage and more non-gaming related amenities. 

 

SugarHouse is planning for new restaurant spaces and a ballroom/event space that overlooks the Delaware River. Public riverfront trail access will be expanded by 250 feet.

SugarHouse is preparing for the opening of the poker room with a training class that consist of dealers and employees from security, food and beverage and player services. They are currently learning Texas Hold' Em and Omaha.

I was able to speak with several members of the class about what the experience of embarking on a new career. Here are some of their responses.

What is the most challenging aspect of learning a new game?

Anna Chen - "My biggest challenge right now is reading the hands. Telling the difference. between a high or low."

Gilberto Mercado - "I am working hard trying to get the mechanics down from the dealer's perspective. I enjoy poker so my transition to the gaming side is enjoyable to me."

Unique Wilson - "I am the only left handed person in the class. I 'm doing things in reverse and retaining information differently."

Tell me some of the things that make a good poker dealer?

Emmitt Whitefield - "Two things that make a good poker dealer are knowledge of the rules and calling a good game. I want to make my poker players have a memorable experience on my game."

Unique Wilson -  We're in the hospitality and entertainment business so being personal and engaging is important. I love guest interaction and I'm looking forward to displaying that."

What made you want to be part of this class?

Anna - "I wanted to acquire a skill that would lead to a better job. I have been part of the SugarHouse Family for 3 years and looking forward to meeting different people everyday."

Who in the class has been with the company the longest? 

Unique and Emmitt have been with SugarHouse since day one! SugarHouse just celebrated it's 4 year anniversary.

What is your ultimate goal once you complete this class?

Unique -  "I dream big. One day, I want to  deal in the WSOP tournament."

From left, Unique, Danny R, Anna Lee, Anna Chen, Emmitt (standing) and Gilberto.
 

Minh Truong after passing his audition.

All of the members of the class are looking forward to the expansion and the growth opportunities that SugarHouse will offer. I want to thank each of the participants from the class that consented to answer my questions. I also want to acknowledge the instructors of the class, Magdalena Gonzalez and Raye Ramsey.

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