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Ontario Wants to Know if It Can Rejoin International Online Poker Liquidity

The province launched a regulated — but also segregated — market for real money online poker back in April 2022. Now, it wants its operators to have access to the international market and shared liquidity.


Your Questions About the Pennsylvania Online Poker Bill, Answered

HB 2078 has just been introduced in the Pennsylvania House. It’s basically a push for the state to join MSIGA, through an end run around a reticent governor. The whole issue raises several questions — we answer them here.


Poker-Playing Politician Pushes for Expansion of PA Online Poker

Rep. George Dunbar (R-Jeannette) remembers how wonderful online poker was before Black Friday. Now, he’s introduced a bill to basically “poke” Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro into making a decision on joining MSIGA.


Who's Interested in Alberta Online Poker? A: PokerStars and BetMGM

Both have hired lobbying firms ahead of a possible igaming overhaul in Alberta, which just devoted $1 million to study the idea.


Is Partypoker Up For Sale?

Entain is reportedly interested in selling what was once the biggest online poker room in the US and was also among the largest globally, too. Put MGM Resorts and DraftKings on the short list of potential buyers.


WSOP Still Leads in North America. Can PokerStars Flip the Script?

On both sides of the border, and with different partners in Canada and the US, WSOP has welcomed more cash game players than PokerStars since 2023.


Toronto to Host Its First-Ever WSOP Circuit Event in Partnership with GGPoker

GGPoker announced that an eight-event WSOP Circuit series with an estimated prize pool of $3.9 million is coming to Daniel Negreanu’s hometown, Toronto, for the first time this spring.


A Cool $1 Million: That's How Much You Need to Play Every WSOP 2024 Bracelet Event

An expanded schedule and new high-stakes events helped grow total buy-ins for the iconic series to just under $1 million in 2024, up from about $534,000 just five years earlier.


Negreanu and Other Pros Can Feature in Ontario Online Poker Ads

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) tells pokerfuse that professional poker players picked for ads must not meet the description of a celebrity or entertainer who appeals to minors.


This is the Biggest Obstacle to Illinois Online Poker in 2024

Two bills to legalize online poker and casino are making their way through the legislature. Meanwhile, businesses invested in VGTs are nervously watching land-based casinos expand. They’ll fuel opposition to expanded igaming.


Listen to Beyoncé's Poker-Inspired Track, Texas Hold'em

“Texas Hold 'Em” is a new song by Queen Bey and one of two she released during Super Bowl LVIII. Husband and superstar rapper Jay-Z is a big fan of poker, too.


Delaware Online Poker Blackout Highlights Failure in Monopoly Regulation

Online poker is legal in eight states but only available in four. The reasons for this include three states empowering their lotteries to run igaming while two states awarded igaming monopolies. Neither has proven to be a smart move.


This Online Poker Network Wants to Enter the US Market

Can the fragmented US online poker industry support an online poker network? One company thinks it can.


In The Battle Against Online Poker Cheating, Players Still Play a Critical Role

Despite improved detection by operators, players remain crucial in exposing cheats, as evident in the recent ACR and GGPoker scandals.


Providers "Have Initiated the Process" for Online Poker in West Virginia

WVLC Director John Myers told Poker Industry PRO in an exclusive that the regulator initially thought operators would jump at the chance to launch in the Mountain State in Q1. Instead, it will probably be Q2 or later.


Now is The Perfect Time to Launch BetMGM Poker in Nevada. Here's Why.

BetMGM has an interactive gaming license in Nevada. It can also tap into the popularity of the ARIA Poker Classic, which will coincide with WSOP 2024, as the springboard for any launch.


The Reason Why Pennsylvania Hasn't Joined Multi-State Online Poker Yet

Governor Josh Shapiro and other Democrats are focused on helping President Biden win reelection in November. A decision on whether the state joins the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) will have to wait.


Turmoil at Sports Illustrated: Dreams of an 888-Powered SI Poker Fade

It’s been nearly three years since the idea of creating a new online poker room in the US with a Sports Illustrated (SI) theme was first suggested. But problems at SI itself may have derailed those plans for good.


Michigan Still Has Sweepstakes Casinos in the Crosshairs

The parent companies for Stake.us and Global Poker got cease-and-desist letters from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) last year. Fantasy sports platform PredictionStrike was also targeted by the regulator.


Ontario Online Poker Has Record Breaking Quarter in Q3

The province’s six operators combined for a record CAD $431 million in wagers and $17 million in revenue during the quarter, which ended on December 31.


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