All American Poker: 888 Announces New US Online Poker Network All American Poker: 888 Announces New US Online Poker Network
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Key Takeaways
  • 888 announced a new subsidiary and its plans to launch the All American Poker Network (AAPN).
  • The new company is a joint venture with investment firm Avenue Capital Group.
  • It will operate a business-to-consumer online gambling platform in the US, on either a state or federal level, regulation permitting.

European online gaming operator 888 announced Monday the incorporation of a new subsidiary, All American Poker Network (AAPN).

The Delaware corporation, formed in a joint venture with investment firm Avenue Capital Group, will operate a business-to-consumer online gambling platform in the US, on either a state or federal level, regulation permitting.

888 already has its fingers in a lot of American pies. A long-running partnership with Caesars will be extended to Nevada to launch a real money WSOP-themed online poker product. The partnership is already approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission.

It also has an agreement with WMS Gaming to provide real-money gaming “... immediately as either Federal or state based regulation is finalized.”

And reported in February, it has formed a partnership with Treasure Island to provide real money online poker in Nevada. Both received official recommendations for licenses earlier this month.

Treasure Island will be the first AAPN poker room, it was announced Monday. The site will use 888’s “award-winning poker and back office platform” once licenses are received.

The pair are expected to appear before the Nevada Gaming Commission to pick up their licenses on March 21.