Michael Gaughan, the owner of South Point, has received permission to continue with its plans to open a real money interstate online poker website. Online gaming is received a lot of increased attention over the course of the last few years, and continues to be a point of contention for many individuals. Gaughan has been attempting to receive permission for several years, and was finally able to do so on Wednesday, August 8. His bid had been recommended by the State Gaming Control Board, which is located in the Carson City area.
His bid will receive full consideration on August 20 by the Nevada gaming commission. A number of slot machine game manufacturers have Artie received state approval in order to begin offering interactive online gaming services to consumers. He is going to be able to offer a physical casino, that allows users to operate a real money online casino from within the premises.
Online gambling is been a source of hot contention throughout Nevada, leaving many to wonder if the state would be open to such requests. However, after going through much technical and regulatory approval, they have allowed him to go ahead with his bid, which will be under consideration on August 23.
The bid was approved by a three-member control Board, that unanimously approved the decision. Partially affected by the decision was the fact that Gaughan is a revered member of the gambling community throughout Las Vegas, and as they may stable gaming licensee for many years.
The online gambling poker system is going to have a number of safeguards in place to ensure that anyone that plays the system is at least 21 years old. They also have to be located in Nevada, and cannot be involved in any sort of criminal activity while using the service. Also, the site is going to allow individuals to take themselves out of the wagering pool, and allow them to play without gambling money. It is thought that this system will allow them to install other safeguards for problem gambling in the future as well.
The online poker system and is ready to launch, pending approval on August 23, and it will be interesting to see how quickly they can get it up and available to Nevada residents throughout the state.