If you’re an online poker player in Pennsylvania , it’s a question you’ve been asking since PokerStars PA made its welcome debut in November 2019. When will Pennsylvania join an interstate poker compact and merge player pools with other states offering legal online poker in the US? The issue of pooling players with other states is a bit more complicated than it may appear on the surface, which is a major reason it has not yet happened for PA online poker . Bureaucracy has proven a large obstacle and the 2018 DOJ Wire Act Opinion only served to slow the process for states like Pennsylvania.
Here, we lay out the background for shared liquidity plans in PA , including the latest news and updates for those Keystone State grinders hungry for bigger and better tournaments. Our advice for now is to hold on to your cards, but don’t hold your breath.
Editor’s note: We will continue to update this article as new information becomes available. Michigan signs interstate compact (Updated: May 23, 2022)
It was a momentous day for Michigan poker enthusiasts as the state gets ready to link player pools with Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware. On May 23, Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams signed the multi-state agreement that will allow WSOP.com, BetMGM and PokerStars to pool players across states where they are live.
With bigger prize pools will come increased tax revenue for the state, welcome news for all stakeholders involved. “I am happy to announce Michigan has joined the multistate poker compact, and much of the increased tax revenue from multistate poker will go to support K-12 education in Michigan,” Williams said. “By joining, Michigan will almost double the potential pool of participants in multistate poker games.” A representative of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) confirmed to PlayPennsylvania Monday that they have no information on any change in the status of PA entering into the same compact. (More about this below.) Why PA online poker players are anxious for shared player pools
The importance of shared player pools is obvious for anyone who experienced […]
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