More Atlantic City partnerships announced

The Associated Press news agency reported Wednesday that Atlantic City land operators who have declared online gambling partners include the Borgata Hotel Casino (Bwin.Party); Caesars Entertainment venues Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, Bally’s Atlantic City and The Showboat Casino Hotel (888 Holdings); and the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort (Ultimate Gaming).

In news reports surfacing late Wednesday, it has been revealed that Betfair, the UK online gambling group, has partnered with another Trump company – Trump Plaza – in New Jersey, using internet software from the British GameAccount company, and online poker facilities through Montreal-based Ongame in the Amaya group.

It has also transpired that Tropicana Atlantic City has forged an alliance with online gambling company Gamesys, another Brit firm respected for the success of its Jackpot Joy brand. Gamesys has both bingo and slots (under the Friendzy brand) action going on Facebook, and is involved in the Caesars online casino dotcom operation .

The Golden Nugget partnership with Bally Technologies was reported some time ago .

Atlantic City operators who wish to launch online gambling operations have until July 29 to file their applications.