Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board: Latest News

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).

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 wait is almost over as WSOP.com is eyeing July 12 to become the third online poker network after PokerStars and BetMGM/Borgata to open its doors to Pennsylvania players.

The first weekend’s MTT schedule is released and features five Sunday majors with a combined $67,500 in guaranteed prize pools.

PokerStars becomes the first legal and regulated operator to launch online poker in Pennsylvania.

Both PokerStars and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) confirm the pending launch of PokerStars in Pennsylvania.

Just days after BetStars got rebranded to FOX Bet in New Jersey, the new FOX Bet now soft-launches in Pennsylvania to become the fifth online sportsbook in the state.

After making its debut in the Garden State, FOX Bet is now expected to launch in Pennsylvania this week.

Word on the street is that PokerStars could launch online poker in the Keystone State by the end of this month.

The launch of online poker by Hollywood Casino could bring a new online poker platform to the US.

Online slots and table games are available, but online poker is still waiting at the starting line.

With the PA online gaming market set to soft launch on July 15, there is still no confirmation that online poker will be included on Day 1.