Pennsylvania May Add Online Poker OptionsNews Comes As Revenue Stagnates |
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While several states have considered legalizing online poker in recent years, none have yet to pass legislation. Despite that, there appears to be more expansion in the industry possible as two more operators appear to be looking to get in the game.
After launching an online poker product in Michigan in August, DraftKings may be bringing the company’s Electric Poker sit and go-style tournament option to Pennsylvania, according to Poker Industry Pro.
The outlet also reports that Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has also been testing its BetRivers poker platform, noting that “real money players have been invited to participate in the testing.” That could include an eventual full-scale launch in the Keystone State.
More Operators, Stagnating Revenue
In recent months, online poker has stagnated a bit in legalized online markets. August revenue saw New Jersey’s poker revenue flat at $2.4 million, but ahead of Pennsylvania’s $2.2 million, which was down almost 9.9% from the same month in 2023.
Adding additional players could potentially drive more interest, adding two new options in Pennsylvania along with BetMGM (and the Borgata Poker skin), WSOP.com, and PokerStars. But adding additional states to the country’s Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) shared liquidity pact could do more to further growth of the game in the U.S.
Delaware is also a member of the agreement, but has been without a poker option since 888 Holdings left the U.S. market. However, Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers is now the state’s official sports betting and online gaming operator, and bringing a new poker product to the state seems a possibility.
Pennsylvania has yet to join the agreement, leaving out a major player to share liquidity. Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, and Michigan are all members of the pact. West Virginia is also a member but has yet to see an operator launch in that state.
Connecticut also legalized online poker in 2022, but has yet to see any operators go live. However, the legislation didn’t include shared liquidity, making it difficult for an operator to create a large enough player pool.
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