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NetEnt and DraftKings Join Forces in New Jersey Online Casino Industry

Outside of Nevada, the state of New Jersey would have to be considered the most progressive markets for casino gambling. The Garden State was instrumental in bringing legal sports betting to the state level last year. It won a monumental lawsuit against the federal government and a few of the biggest sports leagues in the country. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court which eventually ruled in favor of state’s rights in the matter.

See How NetEnt and DraftKings Join Forces in New Jersey Online Casino Industry

From that point moving further, New Jersey has aggressively pursued the expansion of online gambling through a regulated market. Furthermore, this follows the opening of several land-based sportsbooks in Atlantic City casino resorts as well as the state’s racetracks for horse betting. The online market for all forms of real money gambling is thought of as the next frontier.

As two of the bigger players in the gaming industry, NetEnt and DraftKings are ready to make their mark in the Garden State. As reported on the company website, www.netentc.om late last month, NetEnt signed a “landmark” deal with DraftKings.

DraftKings Will Have Access To Net Entertainment’s Porfolio Of Games

The main crux of the deal allows DraftKings to offer NetEnt’s portfolio of slots and other casino games in New Jersey. Over the coming weeks, NetEnt’s casino games will be launched and available to DraftKings players.

Erik Nyman is the Managing Director for NetEnt Americas LLC. He was quoted in the release as follows:

“We are very excited to have landed a deal with DraftKings. As the world leader in fantasy sports, with a large player base they will add a new dimension to the market. And we are confident that their players will enjoy our popular games.

Limited Presence In The United States Of America

While NetEnt’s presence in the US is limited, it is growing at a rapid pace. This gaming software developer is a truly global force with recent expansions into numerous regulated markets around the world. It is a logical step to start building its presence in the US market through regulated states.

While real money online casino gambling sites are already open to US players, individual states are looking to get a piece of the action. DraftKings initially partnered with Resorts Casino in Atlantic City to open a land-based sportsbook. Furthermore, this has led to an online application for casino games and sports betting. The company is also licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority for expansion abroad.

NetEnt is considered to be one of the pioneers of online gambling. In business for over 20 years, it has become a leading provider of premium gaming solutions to an ever-growing network of casino operators. The company is also licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission.

At the heart of its business model for online gambling solutions is NetEnt’s award-winning game portfolio. A few of the most popular video slot titles include: