Scientific Games Purchases WMS Industries and Brightens the Future of Online Poker

Scientific Games Purchases WMS Industries and Brightens the Future of Online Poker
An announcement was released on Thursday regarding the purchase of WMS Industries by Scientific Games for approximately $1.5 billion. The press release stated: “Scientific Games is a leader in the supply of lottery instant tickets, lottery and video gaming systems and server-based gaming. WMS is a leader in the supply of gaming machines and interactive gaming content.” Jeffrey Lipkin, Scientific Games' CFO, said, “This combination will diversify Scientific Games' revenue base, expand margins and propel future growth opportunities.” What does this mean for online poker players? The future of online poker may be bright in the USA with these two forces joined together. WMS holds a Nevada gaming license with mobile gaming and social gaming competencies while Scientific Games offers a platform for Internet lotteries and sports betting. 888 Poker and WMS Industries currently have a deal worked out to operate online poker site in the United States.
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