Key Takeaways
- On September 30, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved global online gaming company 888.
- 888 and its US online poker partner WSOP.com did not respond to further inquiries regarding the possible launch of poker.
- 888 provides online poker services in the US in both B2B and B2C capacities as part of its All-American Poker Network (AAPN).
On September 30, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved global online gaming company 888 Holdings to offer its services in the state. However, there has been no indication that a launch of online poker is imminent.
Just prior to the announcement, PGCB Communications Director Doug Harbach told Poker Industry PRO that “no timeframe … has been provided to us for a launch of the poker app.”
888 and its US online poker partner, WSOP.com did not respond to further inquiries regarding the possible launch of Pennsylvania online poker room WSOP PA.
