The state of New Jersey is to launch its online gambling market on 23 November. A fixed date has finally been announced after months of uncertainty, but the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement stated that the launch could still be delayed if licensed operators are not ready to go live.

Meanwhile, Delaware has been moving faster than New Jersey, with an announced launch date of 30 October, according to reports. This will make it the second state with an active online gambling market after Nevada, which only provides online poker at present. The Delaware State Lottery has so far selected two companies to operate online casinos – Scientific Games International and 888 Holdings.

Under the state’s regulation, a series of online gambling options will be available, including poker, blackjack and slots. These can be accessed with players’ Facebook accounts regardless of location and can be played with free chips.

When eventually real-money gambling starts, players will only be allowed to access online casinos if they are physically present withing the boundaries of the state and if they provide ID to verify their age, the website noted.