Bally Technologies, IGT Approved for Internet Poker Licenses in Nevada
On Thursday, slot machine developers Bally Technologies and International Game Technology (IGT) became the first companies to receive online gaming licenses in Nevada. The two rivaling businesses met separately with the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) Thursday afternoon and were unanimously approved for licenses to act as service providers for Internet poker operators.
IGT and Bally are the first to receive online gaming licenses among more than 30 companies that applied in Nevada. In December, Nevada was the first U.S. state to approve regulations for online poker, paving the way for companies...
Published By: Poker News - Friday, 22 June, 2012