Pennsylvania's Online Poker Shared Liquidity Set to Launch in Coming Weeks
Breaking News for Pennsylvania Online Poker Fans: Shared liquidity is about to become a reality 🎉
Soon, Keystone State players can face off against competitors from other states, thanks to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) confirming that once the final approval is in place, operators will be ready to connect their Pennsylvania player pools with other states. Here's the scoop:
The Exciting Countdown 🕒
Our sources at the PGCB have revealed that the final approval is imminent, setting the stage for a launch within the next couple of weeks. Pokerfuse independently corroborated this timeline. Whoa, imagine that!
Getting There (A Long and Rollercoaster Ride) 🎢
This major milestone has been years in the making since 2019, when Pennsylvania first launched regulated online poker ( immigration to multi-state agreement was already being considered at the time). However, a reinterpretation of the Wire Act cast uncertainty, preventing progress. But as legal clarity emerged, Pennsylvania is finally ready to join the fun!
Pushing Forward (A Few True Champions) 💪
Former State Representative George Dunbar, a longtime supporter of online poker, played a significant role by introducing HB 2078 in March 2024. This bill aimed to encourage Pennsylvania to join MSIGA and attracted support from the online poker community. Despite initial setbacks, persistent pressure eventually led to a breakthrough.
Moving Forward (Who Will Take the First Step?)
- In the upcoming casino-and-gambling tournaments, Pennsylvania poker players will soon join forces with competitors from other states, marking the entry of the Keystone State into the larger, shared liquidity arena.
- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has notified that a final approval, expected shortly, will launch the long-anticipated casino-games signing across states within the next couple of weeks.
- Following the approval, stagnant online poker in Pennsylvania will catch a wave of progress, initiating a new era of casino-games competitions and opportunities for players.
- The catalyst for this transformation was the dedicated effort of champions like former State Representative George Dunbar, who introduced HB 2078 in 2024 and pushed for Pennsylvania's integration with the multi-state Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA).
