Maine iGaming Bill Would Allow Online Poker -- But Faces Uphill Battle

LD 1777 in its current form would allow four tribes to offer online casino and poker, but two commercial casinos could not. The bill faces an uncertain future, considering the tribes just got a monopoly on mobile sports betting.


New Maryland Bill with Multi-State Online Poker in Circulation for 2024

Senator Ron Watson (D-Bowie) is back with another bill that proposes to legalize and online casino gaming — including multi-state online poker — in Maryland. But the new bill also calls for levying a 46.5% tax rate.


How Interested Are Online Poker Sites in Québec?

It’s the second-largest province in Canada, so every major online poker operator will likely want to launch there. But some may be more interested than others.


Run It Once Poker Looks to Fill Key Online Poker Roles as US Launch Approaches

Parent company Rush Street Interactive looks to hire two new poker directors as Phil Galfond’s RIO Poker moves towards a US launch.


Ten Years of NJ Online Poker: Here's How Much the Market Made in a Decade

Celebrating a decade of online poker in New Jersey, we look at the history of the market, reviewing every online poker site in the state, past and present — and just how much they all made.


WSOP/GGPoker Lead Competitive Ontario Online Poker Market

Cash game traffic data show GGPoker, which also goes by WSOP Ontario, has held a solid market lead in Ontario for over a month.


Delaware Online Poker Goes Dark as iGaming Moves to Run it Once Parent RSI

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has taken over as the Delaware Lottery’s exclusive igaming provider. But while their online casino and sports betting products are live, it’s not known when their poker platform, Run It Once, will be ready.


NY, Maryland, and Illinois: Which Will OK Online Poker in 2024?

Supporters of igaming expansion face unique challenges in Illinois, Maryland, and New York, but they’re the most likely to approve online poker in 2024.


What US Online Poker Needs Next: Operators Expanding into West Virginia

After years of anticipation, the Mountain State finally joined a multi-state gaming compact for online poker. WV now needs operators to launch there.


Poll Finds Strong, Widespread Support for Maryland Online Poker

A new survey found nearly 70% of likely Maryland voters support the idea of launching online poker and casino gaming in the Old Line State.


There Will be a Delaware Online Poker Blackout as Players Await Run it Once Launch

As Run it Once Poker owner RSI takes over from 888 in Delaware, online poker will go offline. How long the blackout will last is unclear.


Lawmakers "Optimistic" About NY Online Poker & Casino Bill

In an opinion piece for local media, Gotham’s igaming expansion duo said they believe a bill to legalize online poker and casino will become law in 2024.


PokerStars Bags Best Poker Operator Award at the 2023 EGR Awards Ceremony

Over the last ten years, PokerStars has clinched the title of Best Poker Operator on six occasions.


What US Online Poker Needs Next: Run It Once Launches in the US

Backed by Rush Street Interactive and featuring unique innovations, Run It Once Poker has the power to shake up the US online poker scene.


BetMGM Says Online Poker Shared Liquidity "Imminent"

Operator drops a bombshell in a business update on Monday. That could mean many things, up to and including a new four-state online poker network.


67% of Players Want Online Poker in Québec Regulated Like Ontario

A report commissioned by the Québec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC) also found that 73% of respondents, or nearly three in four players, were using illegal offshore sites to gamble.


A Missed Ontario Online Poker Opportunity: Unibet Exits North America

Ontarians will lose Unibet’s online casino and sportsbook by the end of June, and can only imagine how well Unibet Poker would have fared in the province.


Could Maryland Adopt the Nevada Online Poker Model?

The editorial board of the Baltimore Sun suggested a compromise where Maryland lawmakers would legalize online poker, but not online casino gaming — copying the setup Nevada currently has.


Exit Strategy: Unibet to Depart from PA's Online Casino Scene

Unibet Casino PA will cease operations by the end of Q2 2024. It’s part of parent company Kindred Group’s plan to withdraw completely from North America and shift its focus to Europe and Australia.


Indiana Online Poker Looks Dead for 2024 Following Scandal

Proponents of expanded igaming say they won’t introduce a bill to legalize online poker and casino gaming in 2024, after a lawmaker admitted to the feds that he took a bribe — from a gaming company.


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