Pennsylvania joins Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement for online poker play

Pennsylvania joins five other states in the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) for online poker, increasing the player pool for Pennsylvanians by 50%.

Governor Josh Shapiro signed the agreement on Wednesday, April 23 and explained his reasoning for opting Pennsylvania into this multi-state agreement.

"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," said Governor Shapiro. "Three of our neighbors are already part of this agreement – and with this action today, we're making sure Pennsylvania remains competitive in a rapidly growing online market.

With Pennsylvania joining the agreement, online poker will notice an increase in the prize pools without the need for an increased buy-in amount.

According to the media release it is believed by online poker players that this entry into the agreement will also enhance competition, support smaller operators, reduce unregulated play and support the industry.

Online poker players in Pennsylvania can participate in the multi-state poker games on Monday, April 28, which include BetMGM and PA Borgata Online.

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