Online poker tournament giant WSOP confirms imminent launch of shared liquidity in Pennsylvania
WSOP Online Pioneers Four-State Shared Poker Network
Unite for more action, bigger tournaments, and wider player pools! WSOP Pennsylvania is now officially part of the multi-state shared liquidity network, joining forces with New Jersey, Nevada, and Michigan.
The news broke out on Friday morning, just after Governor Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania into the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), making it the sixth state to join the compact. Although WSOP didn't reveal an exact date, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) confirmed that WSOP will merge its Pennsylvania player pool on April 28, the same day BetMGM Poker is set to launch tri-state shared liquidity.
What does this mean for players like you? It's simple: more chances to win, bigger prize pools, and a wider range of opponents to test your skills against.
"We're thrilled to welcome PA players to our WSOP Online shared player pool network," the operator said in an email. "This means more action, bigger tournament prize pools, and more players to WSOP Online."
With PA now joining the shared liquidity network, WSOP will run a unified online bracelet series across all four states for the first time. history. This summer's WSOP Online Bracelet series, scheduled around the same time as WSOP 2025 live series, will bring revolution to the online poker world.
Intriguingly, WSOP revealed that players won't experience any client downtime during the transition, allowing them to log in using their existing WSOP Online credentials.
Stay tuned for more updates on the unified online bracelet series and a revamped tournament schedule. It's an exciting time for the online poker world!
Looking Ahead: Are PokerStars and BetRivers Poker Next?
Although BetMGM Poker and WSOP Online are set to join the shared liqudity market, they aren't the only operators breathing new life into the online poker scene.
With a planned launch on April 28, BetMGM will span three states, while WSOP will stand out as the only operator live with online poker in Nevada, giving it an edge in the four-state network. However, BetMGM might soon be as equally matched.
Rumors suggest a long-awaited launch of BetMGM Poker in Nevada is imminent. If it does, BetMGM will expand its shared liquidity network to four states, tying WSOP in terms of states covered.
On the other hand, PokerStars is yet to release an announcement about Pennsylvania's entry into shared liquidity, even though it previously linked Michigan and New Jersey together in late 2022. PokerStars would need to expand into other MSIGA member states before launching the shared liquidity framework. BetRivers Poker, currently live only in Pennsylvania, is preparing launches in multiple MSIGA states, setting the stage for the country's first five-state online poker network.
It's an exciting time for the online poker world! Get ready to experience the biggest and the best in the coming months!
Sources:
- Online Poker Report - WSOP and BetMGM Go Live with Shared Liquidity in Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Michigan on April 28
- Poker Industry PRO - PokerStars set to unveil a new tournament schedule in April
- US Gaming - Nevada's WSOP.com to combine with three other states' poker rooms, MCR partner Halton City Council approved for online gambling
- Pokerfuse - Today's US iGaming Wrap-up: Mma Wsop, Global Poker, and New Jersey Online Casinos.
- Play USA - BetMGM Online Poker to Launch in Pennsylvania on April 28, Serve Shared Liquidity Network
- The WSOP Online shared player pool network is likely to become even more expansive, as BetMGM Poker prepares to enter the four-state network following its planned launch in Nevada.
- The potential addition of BetMGM to the shared liquidity network will make it equally matched with WSOP Online, both covering four states.
- Meanwhile, PokerStars, having previously linked Michigan and New Jersey, is yet to announce plans regarding Pennsylvania's entry into shared liquidity, necessitating expansion into other MSIGA member states before launching the framework.
- The upcoming launches of BetMGM Poker in additional MSIGA states could establish the country's first five-state online poker network, with BetRivers Poker also preparing for expansion in multiple MSIGA states.
- The online poker industry, with major players such as WSOP Online, PokerStars, and BetMGM, is likely to be heavily regulated in finance, energy, casino-and-gambling, and sports sectors as it continues to grow and innovate.
