Pennsylvania Initiates Steps to Enter Multi-State Internet Poker Alliance
Pennsylvania Negotiates to Join Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement
Pennsylvania is in discussions to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), a move that could significantly boost the US online poker industry. Governor Josh Shapiro has instructed the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to begin negotiations with MSIGA members.
Currently, the states that are part of MSIGA include New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, Michigan, and West Virginia. If successful, Pennsylvania would become the sixth state in the interstate online poker consortium.
The addition of Pennsylvania, with its large, regulated online poker market, would be beneficial for the US online poker industry. Both WSOP.com and PokerStars, two major operators in the online poker scene, currently operate in Pennsylvania. Their potential expansion upon Pennsylvania's entrance into MSIGA could lead to a larger, more connected network.
WSOP Online, which currently covers Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey in the US, may also grow its reach with Pennsylvania's potential entry. However, it's worth noting that Delaware, a current member of MSIGA, switched its iGaming provider from WSOP.com to Rush Street Interactive in January 2024, leaving its online poker sites without an engine.
Rep. George Dunbar, who introduced the bill to allow Pennsylvania to join MSIGA, estimates that the process could be completed by the end of 2024. He believes that joining MSIGA may not be difficult due to other states already sharing liquidity.
Operators have historically avoided entering the West Virginia online poker market due to its small size. However, West Virginia joined MSIGA in November 2023, which could potentially attract more operators to the state.
Governor Shapiro believes that joining MSIGA would bring additional revenue for the Commonwealth and offer more gaming options for players. There is no set timetable or deadline for Pennsylvania's entrance into MSIGA, but the negotiations are underway.
The exact details of who initiated the negotiations with the members of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement in Pennsylvania are not currently known. The process of joining MSIGA and its potential impact on the US online poker industry will continue to be a topic of interest in the coming months.
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