Multi-state online poker play starts in PA
(WKBN) — Pennsylvanians can now play online poker with players in other states.
Governor Josh Shapiro signed an agreement last week accepting Pennsylvania as the sixth member of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) for poker. Other states include New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, West Virginia and Michigan.
'This is a commonsense step to support hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, grow our economy and bring in more revenue to support our schools, our seniors, our small businesses, and more,' Shapiro said in a news release. 'We're making sure Pennsylvania remains competitive in a rapidly growing online market.'
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) said this expansion expands the pool of online poker players by more than 50% and makes Pa. the largest state in the shared market that now covers over 38 million Americans.
The multi-state play opens on Monday with BetMGM and PA Borgata Online. Other platforms are expected to expand soon.
The PGCB said the amount of tax revenue generated by legalized gambling in the Commonwealth is nearly $2.7 billion annually.
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