Golden Nugget launches first US live dealer product
 New Jersey operator expects platform to create âtrue convergenceâ between online and offline products
 
Golden Nugget Atlantic City has launched the USâ first online live dealer product via its New Jersey site GoldenNuggetCasino.com.
The product, powered by provider Ezugi, will initially feature Blackjack, American Roulette and Dragon Bonus Baccarat.
Live games will be available eight hours a day from 5pm to 1am EST from a new purpose-built studio inside the Golden Nugget resort.
âWe are excited to be the first domestic online gaming operator to bring live dealer to the US,â said Tilman J. Fertitta, Golden Nugget CEO.
âThis will clearly differentiate us from all other operators in the market, and we invite all online players to try this new and exciting online live gaming experience.â
The Golden Nugget with its Betfair-powered online casino is already the largest online casino operator in New Jersey, generating $3.5m in revenue in June.
Thomas Winter, vice president of online gaming at the Golden Nugget, said the live product would potentially have a greater impact in driving players to the brick-and-mortar casino rather than in the online figures.
âOnline live dealer creates true convergence between the casino floor at Golden Nugget Atlantic City and our online casino,â added Winter. âThis will appeal to the more traditional casino players who have yet to enjoy online real-money gaming.â
âWith the largest selection of online slots and now online live dealer, GoldenNuggetCasino.com is more than ever the destination of choice for New Jersey online players,â Winter said.
He added that Ezugi had been chosen as the provider over better-known brands thanks to their flexibility in letting the Golden Nugget run the live studio.
Ezugi New Jersey CEO Kfir Kugler added: âWe are honored to partner with Golden Nugget Atlantic City to bring the first ever online live dealer solution to New Jersey. Live dealer games are extremely engaging and belong in the US.â