The WSOP hasn’t yet confirmed the rumors, but all signs point to yes
Recent reports indicate that poker players from Michigan will soon join fellow players from Nevada and New Jersey on the WSOP.com platform in a shared liquidity deal to bring all three states together, creating a larger player pool.
New Jersey and Nevada players currently share the same WSOP.com platform, while Michigan has a separate site. Bracelet events at the annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) are divided between the two platforms. However, that could change for this year’s event.
Pokerfuse first learned about the upcoming shared liquidity arrangement “when the operator announced details of WSOP Online Circuit Series in all three states scheduled for May 11-22.”
The announcement cited a shared liquidity deal with Nevada and Michigan, with no mention of New Jersey. Since Nevada and New Jersey are already integrated on WSOP.com, one can assume that the Garden State will be included.
The WSOP.com software in Michigan is more advanced than in Nevada and New Jersey, meaning the site will have to update the software before Michigan can join in. The upgrade will ensure that all players can access the most advanced features, regardless of the state.
Michigan passed a bill that allowed shared liquidity in 2022, with PokerStars the first to merge its player pool between Michigan and New Jersey. WSOP.com has yet to follow suit, but reports suggest the provider will do so soon.
WSOP should announce the merged player pool arrangement with Michigan and other states soon. If the report is accurate, players can look forward to a more extensive bracelet series this summer. Michigan has more than 10 million residents and a thriving poker industry, making it a great addition to the WSOP.com platform.
