According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, this development will provide greater choice for around 150,000 online poker players within the legalised igaming landscape.
The US state of Pennsylvania has officially become the latest member of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), joining New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, and Michigan in a move set to significantly enhance online poker opportunities across participating states.
According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, this development will provide greater choice for around 150,000 online poker players within the legalised igaming landscape.
The addition of Pennsylvania to the pact is a major milestone, expanding the collective online poker player pool by more than 50%. The state’s governor, Josh Shapiro, hailed the decision as a “commonsense move” that will both stimulate economic growth and generate additional tax revenue.
“Three of our neighbouring states are already in the agreement,” said Shapiro.
“With today’s action, we’re ensuring Pennsylvania remains competitive in this fast-growing digital sector.”
The announcement has been well received by major operators, including BetMGM – the joint venture between Entain and MGM Resorts – which has long advocated for Pennsylvania’s inclusion.
Angus Nisbet, vice president of gaming at BetMGM, commented:
“Pennsylvania is the largest state to join the shared liquidity network and this move turbocharges our poker platform. With a bigger player pool, we can offer more games, higher stakes, and larger tournaments. We’re excited to celebrate this expansion throughout spring and summer.”
Starting next Monday, poker players in Pennsylvania will be able to compete in multi-state tournaments. Among the first scheduled events is the BetMGM May Millions, running from 8–11 May and featuring 18 separate competitions.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board added that the state’s entry into the multi-state agreement meets widespread demand from players, and will “enhance competition, offer larger prize pools, support smaller operators, and curb unregulated gambling.”