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Amaya Inc, parent company of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, announced that the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has renewed the company’s approval to operate in New Jersey. The renewal is valid for the next six months, after that Amaya will have to seek for a new approval.

«While it’s very early, we’re extremely pleased with the initial launch of PokerStars in New Jersey and the positive working relationship that Amaya has with the DGE,» said Amaya Interim CEO Rafi Ashkenazi.»I’m very proud of our employees, including those we have hired in New Jersey.»

The renewal comes after the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) announced five charges against David Baazov for inside trading. The charges stem from an investigation launched following the acquisition of PokerStars and Full Tilt by Amaya in a mega $4.9 billion deal.