Golden Nugget enters online gambling business in US
Golden Nugget shows it is serious about online gambling sector with hiring of Thomas Winter
The Golden Nugget casino company owned by Landry’s Inc has hired Thomas Winter, former CEO of Betclick to launch their push into online gambling in New Jersey and Nevada.
Previously there was talk that the company would sell its position as a land based US operator to a company wanting to enter the online gambling space, however that has now been dismissed as the gambling company has also hired Bally Technologies as the service provider for online games.
Steve Scheinthal the Executive Vice President of Landry’s said, “Recruiting Winter, 39, will advance Houston-based Landry’s plan to introduce Internet betting in New Jersey and Nevada as early as this year.”
The company hope with the securing of Mr Winter’s position as Vice President of online gaming for the company will see the success he helped bring to Betclick that saw revenues soar from $20 million to $200 million in just three years.
Landry’s hope to have both Nevada and New Jersey online gambling for the company live by the end of 2013.
