Atlantic City Wants To Be "Silicon Valley of Internet Gaming"

Hold your laughter now, but New Jersey senator Raymond Lesniak wants Atlantic City to become “Silicon Valley of Internet Gaming.” This was said as New Jersey is trying to make it legal to gamble online…now.

New Jersey gamblers could start placing online bets through Atlantic City-based gaming websites within six months if state legislators succeed in pushing through a new law next week.

The rush to change New Jersey regulations follows a Dec. 23 ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice that removes obstructions to states pursuing online gaming. Also, the state is trying to catch up to Nevada, which established its own rules for online gaming Dec. 22.

While Mr. Lesniak seems to be the only person in New Jersey trying to push gaming, the state is generally a few beers short of a six pack when it comes to getting anything done to put itself ahead of other gambling markets, let alone tech markets. New Jersey, as a whole, always seems like the little brother in gaming and it’s cute to watch them want to play with the big boys. Good luck.

PS: Mr. Senator, you haven’t used twitter in a while, you may want to get on that before you become “Silicon Valley of Internet Gaming.”

PPS: #Seriously