Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a “commonsense” bill to expand online poker Pennsylvania is officially joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), marking a major step for online poker in the state. Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed the agreement, making Pennsylvania the sixth member alongside New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, West Virginia, and Michigan. With this
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NFT Trader Could Go to Prison Over $13-Milllion Tax Fraud Case
Waylon Wilcox has admitted to submitting false tax returns in 2021 and 2022 A Pennsylvania man who made millions trading NFTs is now facing serious prison time after admitting he didn’t report much of that income to the IRS. Waylon Wilcox, 45, pleaded guilty this week to filing false tax returns for 2021 and 2022,
Ari Engel Adds 19th WSOP Circuit Ring, Retaking the Top Spot
The latest victory puts him back on top of the WSOPC leaderboard Ari Engel has once again taken the lead in the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) gold ring race, securing his 19th career title. His latest victory came just days after Maurice Hawkins had briefly tied the record by winning his 18th ring
Multi-State Online Poker in Pennsylvania Could Arrive Within Months
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
Pennsylvania’s Parx Casino To Host Big Stax Poker Tournament
The tournament series kicks off this coming Monday Parx Casino is gearing up for another edition of its popular Big Stax poker tournament series, set to run from February 10 through March 10. The event, now in its 34th year, has built a strong reputation among poker players on the East Coast, offering deep stack
Pennsylvania Could Join MSIGA Ahead Of This Year’s WSOP
The state’s gaming regulator has confirmed that the launch is imminent Pennsylvania is making strides toward joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), potentially opening its doors to cross-border online poker play in early 2025. This development could allow Pennsylvania poker players to compete in larger player pools and enjoy enhanced gaming opportunities alongside participants
New Live! Pittsburgh Poker Room Now Open
The casino is celebrating its fourth anniversary with a new poker room and a high-limit room Live! Casino Pittsburgh has revealed exciting new features as part of its $7.5 million renovation, marking its four-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The upgrades, which were completed over four months, include a poker room, a high-limit table games
Pennsylvania Closer To Joining MSIGA
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted overwhelmingly to join the group Pennsylvania is moving closer to offering multi-state online poker following a key decision from its regulators. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) unanimously approved the state’s potential entry into the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), which would allow players to compete against those in
Pennsylvania Could Become Sixth State To Join MSIGA
The state is exploring the possibility of joining the agreement, but no timeline exists Pennsylvania is on the path to becoming the sixth state to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), allowing it to share online poker player pools with other participating states. This development comes after months of advocacy from players and industry
Poker Players Receive Slap on the Wrist for Pittsburgh Casino Scam
The players were caught using a device to cheat at the tables and received probation Two men involved in a card-marking scheme at a Pittsburgh casino have avoided jail time, receiving only probation for their actions. Serdar Ozmen and Bahri Sahpolat, residents of Maryland and California, respectively, were caught using a cheating device while playing
Max Pinnola Ships Pennsylvania State Poker Championship
The game ended in an ICM chop, with Matthew Sabia taking second Max Pinnola claimed victory at the Pennsylvania State Poker Championship after a hard-fought event at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia. The $2,200 Event #3, sponsored by PokerStars, drew almost 250 entrants across four Day 1 flights. After the field narrowed to 34 players
Jonas Wexler Wins the Pennsylvania State Poker Championship
The poker grinder took the lion’s share after making a four-way deal Jonas Wexler has secured another win in his poker career by taking down the Pennsylvania State Poker Championship at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia. The event, which was part of the 2024 series sponsored by PokerStars, drew a competitive field of 499 entrants