Amaya Inc. today announced that it expects to initially launch its PokerStars brand in New Jersey on Monday, March 21, 2016.

The launch quickly follows the September 2015 authorization by the brand new Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) to function the PokerStars and whole Tilt brands within the State. Amaya currently expects to conduct an interim testing period with the DGE and a beta period for a limited player base beginning in mid-March.

“PokerStars is the worldwide leader in online poker and trusted by its customers for its robust and innovative technology, world-class security and game-integrity. We're honored and excited to now bring these experiences to New Jersey,” said David Baazov, Chairman and CEO of Amaya. “We’re also thankful to Morris Bailey and the fine team at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City and sit up for a successful collaboration.”

“Resorts Casino Hotel remains to be the most well liked Atlantic City partner and residential for outstanding global brands,” said Morris Bailey, owner of Resorts. “First with Mohegan Sun and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and now, with PokerStars joining that portfolio, Resorts is poised to supply players the most productive online and bricks & mortar casino experiences anywhere. We think that the launch of PokerStars will further spur the positive momentum we've already made within the New Jersey online gaming market.”

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