An intrastate online poker network is a step closer today. IGT says it has Nevada Gaming Commission approval to develop an online poker network. Federal laws allow intrastate online poker. Similar plans are also underway in California.
IGT's press release today:
LAS VEGAS, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems technology, today was granted licenses for online gaming by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC).
IGT's interactive gaming service provider and manufacturer licenses allow the Company to partner with Nevada casino operators to provide online poker to their players.
"This is an exciting day for interactive wager-based gaming," said Patti Hart, IGT chief executive officer. "We are honored to be granted the opportunity to support our customers as they further expand their operations to include online play in the State of Nevada."
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