Golden Nugget Atlantic City Launches Online Sportsbook

Golden Nugget Atlantic City (l.) has launched its own branded sportsbook making it the 13th online sportsbook in the New Jersey Market. The casino also operates a live sportsbook. The sportsbooks, however, cannot take bets on NBA games as Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta also owns the Houston Rockets

Golden Nugget Atlantic City has launched a new online sportsbook to go along with its industry-leading NJ online casino platform.

The online sportsbook is the 13th in the state’s market. Golden Nugget also operates a live sportsbook at its Atlantic City casino. The new online is live for desktop and mobile devices, including iOS and Android, the company said in a press release.

Since Golden Nugget Owner Tilman Fertitta also owns the NBA’s Houston Rockets, the sportsbooks cannot take action on NBA games under New Jersey’s regulations.

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