The state’s gaming regulator has confirmed that progress is being made
Pennsylvania is moving closer to joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), which would allow online poker players in the state to compete against those in other states. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the process is on track, and shared liquidity could launch as early as April 2025. The agreement is currently awaiting the governor’s signature, marking one of the final steps before Pennsylvania officially becomes part of the interstate poker network.
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The state received an invitation to join MSIGA in December 2024 after the governor directed the PGCB to pursue membership. Since then, regulators have been working through the necessary paperwork, and there are no signs of delays. Once finalized, Pennsylvania will become the sixth state in the compact, joining Delaware, Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, and West Virginia.
Bringing Pennsylvania into the shared poker network could significantly impact the US online poker market. The Keystone State has one of the largest online poker player bases, meaning its addition could lead to bigger tournament prize pools, more active cash games, and increased revenue for operators. The experience of other states shows that shared liquidity attracts more players and creates a more competitive market.
For platforms like WSOP, PokerStars, and BetMGM, Pennsylvania’s entry would provide new opportunities to expand their networks. WSOP could potentially allow players in Pennsylvania to compete for online bracelets alongside those in other states, creating the first four-state shared liquidity pool in the US Meanwhile, operators like BetMGM and BetRivers could explore expanding their services into additional MSIGA states.
With regulatory steps nearing completion, Pennsylvania’s online poker players could soon gain access to a much larger and more competitive player pool, strengthening the overall market for interstate online poker.
