888 Inks Deal With Wynn to Offer Online Gambling

Written by :

Aaron Goldstein

Published on :

23 September, 2013

Wynn Resorts has entered into a deal with 888 Holdings to offer online gambling in the United States it was revealed on Monday.

Wynn’s website will operate on the 888 network, All American Poker Network (AAPN).

888 is already partnered with Caesars Interactive, which last week launched the real money version of its WSOP.com website.

888 is now the world’s 3^rd largest online poker company after overtaking PartyPoker this month.

David Licht, executive chairman of AAPN, said: "The platform and ancillary services AAPN will offer through 888, coupled with Wynn's marquee brand, which is synonymous with quality and trust, will further establish our offering in the forming U.S. regulated online gaming market."

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com

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