The new PokerStars on FanDuel platform is now live in the US and is approaching two months since relaunching under the new platform.
The site currently serves players across three states — New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania — the same markets previously covered by PokerStars US. The key difference now is that all three states are connected through a shared player pool, with Pennsylvania also now part of the network.
The impact was immediate. Soon after launch, PokerStars on FanDuel quickly emerged as one of the strongest forces in the regulated US online poker market, leading in both revenue and traffic figures tracked by SharkScope and available on the Poker Industry PRO DB platform.
In Pennsylvania, FanDuel Poker comfortably led the market after generating more than $1 million in online poker revenue in April. In Michigan, according to estimates by Poker Industry PRO, FanDuel Poker was at the top of the market last month, while in New Jersey, the site ranked as the single largest online poker site during the month.
Still, there is room for the operator to expand further across the US.
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At present, US online poker is legal in nine states, though only six currently have active online poker operators. Delaware is effectively off the table for PokerStars/FanDuel because state regulations only permit a single operator, a position already occupied by BetRivers Poker. Rhode Island also appears unlikely, as the current regulatory framework only permits live dealer games, something that is not possible for peer-to-peer online poker at the moment.
That leaves four remaining states: West Virginia, Connecticut, Maine, and Nevada.
Where Could FanDuel Poker Go Next?
The next major question is where FanDuel Poker could launch next. The operator is already active in three of the country’s biggest regulated online poker markets, but expansion opportunities still remain.
Among the remaining states, West Virginia appears to be the clearest frontrunner. The state is already part of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), allowing operators to combine player pools with other member states. That is a critical advantage for online poker, where liquidity plays a major role in sustaining tournaments and cash game traffic. If FanDuel Poker launches in West Virginia, it would be able to connect players with its existing three-state network immediately from day one.
FanDuel also already holds an igaming license in the state, meaning much of the groundwork is already in place. Pokerfuse expects the operator could potentially launch there later this year, becoming only the second online poker operator in West Virginia after BetRivers Poker.
Connecticut is another possible target. While still relatively small, its population of around 3.6 million is roughly double that of West Virginia. FanDuel Casino already operates in the state, which gives the company an existing foothold in the market.
However, Connecticut presents additional complications. The state has not yet joined MSIGA, something viewed as essential for online poker operators seeking access to shared liquidity. It also remains unclear whether Connecticut’s current igaming laws explicitly permit shared player pools across state lines. Even if it is allowed under the existing framework, the state would still need to join the interstate compact before operators such as FanDuel Poker could realistically launch a competitive product there.
Maine is another long-term possibility after the state legalized igaming, including online poker, earlier this year. The market itself has not launched yet, and for online poker to become viable, the state would almost certainly need to join MSIGA first. With a population of only around 1.4 million, shared liquidity would be essential before operators commit to launching there. Maine is off the table at least until 2027.
Then there is Nevada, one of the most important poker jurisdictions in the country. For years, the market has effectively been controlled by WSOP Online, which has remained the only operator offering online poker in Nevada. FanDuel previously held an online sportsbook license in Nevada, though the company later surrendered its mobile sports betting license following regulatory disputes tied to prediction markets.
Of all the remaining opportunities, West Virginia stands out as the most realistic next step for FanDuel Poker. Should that launch materialize, the operator could by late 2026 or, more realistically, sometime in 2027, be operating a four-state shared liquidity network while becoming only the second company to run regulated online poker in West Virginia.
