PA Online Poker Just Had One of its Worst Months on Record

October’s numbers underscore a market in decline — will shared liquidity save PA online poker? A critical look at the PA market & the urgent need for multi-state collaboration.


Michigan Online Poker Market Thrives with Multi-State Expansion

Michigan’s online poker scene flourishes with PokerStars’ strategic move, a 20% surge in cash game traffic, and the potential for further growth in 2024.


PointsBet is First Ontario Online Casino to Break Igaming Rules Twice

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued CAD $576 thousand in fines since the province’s igaming markets launched in April 2022. All of the fines were tied to online casino and sports betting, not poker.


GGPoker "In Discussions" for Season 2 of Hit 'Game of Gold' TV Show

Poker, drama, and unexpected turns: Behind the scenes of GGPoker’s smash hit 'Game of Gold’ poker show’s potential second season — what’s next?


BetMGM Applauds WV's Entry into Multi-State Poker Compact

Following PokerStars, BetMGM has publicly endorsed WV’s decision to join the interstate online poker compact.


Smaller Brands Boost NJ Online Casino to Record Revenue

Operators on the Bally’s, Hard Rock, Ocean Resort, and Tropicana licenses posted big gains year-over-year, but Borgata and Caesars lost revenue.


Maryland Report Hints at Plans for Online Poker, Joining MSIGA

Report by The Innovation Group projects about $530 million in revenue from online poker and casino in 2026, increasing to more than $920 million by 2032.


BetMGM Poker US Shared Liquidity -- A Question of When, Not If

In a recent statement to pokerfuse, BetMGM indicated ongoing consideration of merging Michigan & New Jersey, with plans to make announcements when the time comes.


PokerStars Interested in Offering Poker in West Virginia

A spokesperson said the global poker giant was encouraged to see West Virginia join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) this week & that PokerStars would “review [its] options there.”


Casino Partners Needed Before WV Online Poker Can Launch

West Virginia gaming law allows five land-based casinos to run up to three igaming skins. But the state lottery said different brands per vertical are not allowed, so some brands will have to launch at other WV casinos.


NJ Had "Key Role" in West Virginia Joining Multi-State Poker

Two West Virginia officials confirm the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) and its director helped West Virginia become a member of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA).


It's Official! West Virginia Has Joined Compact for Multi-State Poker

The Mountain State is the fifth member of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), joining Delaware, Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey.


Are We Being Naive About the Expansion of US Online Poker?

There are currently 37 states that offer sports betting, but only five offer online poker. The disparity suggests state lawmakers are loathe to expand igaming anytime in the near future.


A Wasted Year: PA Governor & the Multi-State Online Poker Stalemate

One year into Gov. Josh Shapiro’s term, zero progress has been made in joining the multi-state online poker compact, a necessity for PA online poker to thrive.


What US Online Poker Needs Next: More States to Join the Party

Some states have legal poker but no operators. Others have expanded into casino gaming. US online poker needs all these states (and more) to truly thrive.


Illinois Could Launch Multi-State Online Poker in 2024

With 12.6 million people, Illinois would be a juggernaut for online poker if either of the two bills currently under consideration wins passage by January 2025.


The Two Reasons Why Sweepstakes Casinos Left Michigan

Golden Hearts Games (GHG) was likely forced out because it violated state rules on charitable gaming, while, Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) probably left out of an abundance of caution.


With DraftKings Aboard, Maine Sports Betting Just Got Interesting

Last spring, DraftKings said it wouldn’t launch in the state in part because it’s a small market and the operator would get a small cut of revenue. Which goes to show, never say never.


NY Senator: Next iGaming Bill Will Include Online Poker

Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) plans to introduce a bill to legalize online casino gaming in December. It may also authorize the Empire State to join multi-jurisdictional poker.


What US Online Poker Needs Next: PA Joins Multi-State Compact

If Pennsylvania enters the multi-state online poker deal, PokerStars, BetMGM and WSOP can extend their US networks into the largest online poker state. But will it happen?


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