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Efforts to legalize different forms of online gambling, including online poker, are picking up speed in Ohio, bringing some hope for players in the state.

In a major win for Pennsylvania online poker players, the state has officially joined MSIGA, with shared liquidity set to go live on April 28.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has confirmed to Pokerfuse that shared liquidity is imminent, with the first operators expected to go live with merged PA player pools in the coming weeks.

In the last year, PokerStrategy, PokerScout and CardPlayer.com have been sold to a crypto marketing company. Today, there are very few sites that still promote legal, regulated online poker.

Canada’s fourth largest province is on track to launch a regulated online poker market by 2026 with shared liquidity either with Ontario or internationally.

Former state Rep. George Dunbar, a key proponent of online poker and shared liquidity in Pennsylvania, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).

DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Connecticut’s two tribal operators support the state joining a multi-state online poker compact, emphasizing the need for shared liquidity and even suggesting potential expansion to Canada.

With PokerStars exiting the Polish market at the end of this month, the company faces a tough road ahead with growing competition and a shrinking market. Could we see guarantees reduced for SCOOP 2025?

Pennsylvania is nearing its official entry into multi-state online poker compact, with the agreement awaiting the Governor’s signature as it progresses towards a Q2 2025 launch.

The latest sweep targeting offshore gambling sites saw the state regulator ordering nine operators to stop accepting players from the state, but ACR doesn’t make the list.

Illinois has introduced new bills to legalize online poker and casinos, including a provision to join a multi-state online poker compact if passed.

Ontario’s online poker market faces stagnation in 2025, with growth hinging on a court decision regarding the potential return to international shared liquidity.

A bill to regulate Indiana online poker has finally passed its first regulator hurdle and moves on to the House floor.

The poker community was surprised earlier this week when Lance Bradley announced he and the entire WPT content team were let go.

The Empire State joins five other states in introducing online poker and casino legislation this month, marking yet another chapter in New York’s long-running efforts to expand igaming.

Changes coming in 2025-26 could impact over 8 million players and reshape the global poker landscape

Long-time Rush Street Interactive (RSI) investor Phil Hellmuth has officially been named the brand ambassador for BetRivers.

Pennsylvania has officially received an invitation to join the multi-state online poker compact from its current members.

WSOP raised money for IDFWO with a charity tournament and Barny Boatman is auctioning off his first WSOP bracelet for the Palestinian Red Crescent Society.

In addition, this year the first posthumous “Pioneer Induction” selection goes to Starla Brodie.