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The New Jersey Casino Control Commission may now move ahead to test electronic poker and roulette tables at 11 Atlantic City casinos following approval by the commission. This is a controversial initiative and will inevitably cut down on the number of human dealers necessary to operate the casinos.
“It adds a completely new element to the Atlantic City market,” said Casino Control Commission Chair, Linda M. Kassekert in a statement to reporters. “Moreover, it is particularly important because Pennsylvania and Delaware already have them.” She was referring to the growing competition from slot parlors in neighboring states which have already incorporated electronic blackjack, poker and baccarat tables into their offerings. “We're approving them because I think they're a very important product for Atlantic City,” Kassekert added.
“The intention is not to completely replace live dealers in Atlantic City. It is more an attempt to bring back the slot players from the neighboring states and acquire those players who find that playing electronic table games less intimidating than playing with live dealers.
Different versions of the tables will be used in New Jersey. Roulette tables will still have a live dealer and wheel, but bets and payouts will be made electronically. Electronic poker tables will look like real poker tables, with seats for all of the players, but with individual screens where they read their cards.
To date, not one of the casinos have come forward to start the testing procedures.
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