Major Milestone for 888 as Operator Launches Sports Betting Site in New Jersey
Summary
Pressing the go switch on September 10, 888 now has its first legal sports betting venture in the US and will offer a full roster of gaming options in the Garden State.The launch coincides with the start of the NFL season and customers can already place money line, spread and total points bets on the leagueâs forthcoming matches.Prior to the launch of 888sport New Jersey, William Hill, Caesars, DraftKings, Fan Duel and SugarHouse had all opened their own virtual platforms.According to the latest financial press release, July saw online poker revenue in New Jersey dip by 7.9 percent to $1.84 million.As more operators enact their right to offer sports betting, this dynamic could be replicated across the state give the entire gaming industry a boost.