Will Security Tokens Be a Future Requirement for New Jersey Poker Sites?

Neel Mehta, a member of Google's security team, revealed the existence of the HeartBleed Bug last month. This security flaw raised many concerns for Internet users. Some online poker analysts predict that New Jersey gaming regulators will require all sites to use security tokens in the near future.

Many online gaming companies implemented other forms of authentication even before the HeartBleed Bug was discovered. They realized that passwords could be compromised, so they required other authentication tokens. Players at Ultimate Poker need to use a personal PIN in addition to their password. Party Poker also uses dual factor identification on its main site, but doesn't require a PIN on its New Jersey client site.

Some large online poker providers still don't use dual-authentication on their main sites, but that may change in the near future. A spokesperson from wsop said that the company isn't considering offer RSA SecurID tokens, but is considering adding a dual-authentication option.

The Division of Gaming Enforcement hasn't indicated that it intends to require dual-authentication tokens. However, the DGE is adamant about protecting the security of the online gaming sites. They implemented stricter standards on live tournaments after a recent cheating scandal at the Borgata. A similar scandal at one of the state's online gaming sites could force them to impose stricter security standards for online gaming providers as well. An official from 888 said that it was already working on such a solution, which it intends to roll out in the next few months.

Gaming operators probably recognize this possibility. They are expected to try to implement their own solutions so the regulator won't need to take action down the road.