Esports Entertainment ready to launch betting in New Jersey

New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has approved Esports Entertainment Group to begin accepting bets in the state.

US.- Esports Entertainment Group Inc (EEG) has been approved by the New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement to begin operations in the state. This decision makes EEG the first esports operator to receive a transactional waiver in New Jersey.

The operator plans to launch its betting platform, VIE.gg, in the state following a five-day “soft play” period, during which certain limitations must be applied to the online experience to ensure proper regulatory operations.

Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group, said: “We couldn’t be more pleased to be the first esports-dedicated operator to be granted the right to commence business in New Jersey. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to thank the Division of Gaming Enforcement for their approval of our platform and the trust they have placed in our company.

“Global esports betting is estimated to exceed $205bn by 2027, and we are thrilled to be playing such an important role in this fast-growing market with the launch of our first esports wagering offering in the United States.”

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