Pennsylvania Online Poker Joins Multi-State Pool

Pennsylvania: The Sixth State

At the end of 2024, Doug Harbach, the Director of Public Affairs of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), announced to the media that the state had officially accepted the invitation to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA).

This invitation was sent by all five members of the MSIGA: Delaware, New Jersey, Nevada, Michigan, and West Virginia. Pennsylvania will become the sixth state where poker rooms can officially create shared pools with players from other states.

Three poker rooms (WSOP.com, PokerStars US, and BetMGM Poker) already have experience working in multiple states simultaneously. Two others, BetRivers Poker and Borgata Poker, are only available in Pennsylvania.

The benefits of a shared player pool for players and rooms are clear. Traffic increases, and poker rooms can offer more promotions and run more extensive series.

The most striking thing about the new MSIGA member state is that Pennsylvania has the largest population (13 million), which makes the player potential much more attractive.

Pennsylvania Joins Multi-State Pool

Governor Josh Shapiro officially signed the agreement to allow the state access to the MSIGA. The press release confirms:

“This is a smart move that will help hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, generate additional revenue, and develop social initiatives.”

The Gaming Control Board confirmed that Pennsylvania players can join shared tables with players from New Jersey, Michigan, Nevada, and Delaware starting April 28, 2025.

According to experts, the necessary technical adjustments could take a few months. The first site that will be able to add Pennsylvania to its general pool will be BetMGM Poker, as early as April 28, as the site already operates in New Jersey and Michigan.

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