PA Governor Shapiro Signs Interstate Poker Agreement

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Last updated: May 12, 2025

Governor Shapiro signed the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) for poker, making Pennsylvania the sixth member to join. From April 28, players will be able to participate in interstate games, with BetMGM and Borgata being the first operators to provide access.

Pennsylvania Becomes the Sixth State to Join the MSIGA

After announcing the signing of the MSIGA in early 2025, the Keystone State became the sixth state to join it, preceded by New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, West Virginia, and Michigan. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will collaborate with operators and other state gambling agencies to make it work.

Statistics show that approximately 150,000 online poker players in Pennsylvania will now have access to fair and licensed poker platforms. Larger prize pools will be allowed without the need to increase buy-in amounts.

Governor Shapiro also commented that with three neighboring states already part of the agreement, lawmakers ensured Pennsylvania remained competitive in the rapidly expanding market. The move will boost player competition and reduce unregulated play. Other benefits include the poker industry’s growing popularity, as smaller operators can also participate.

BetMGM and Borgata Become the First to Offer Interstate Poker in PA

On April 28, multi-state online poker launched in Pennsylvania. BetMGM and Borgata became the first operators to provide access, but others are also expected to join. The local market employs over 15,000 people and includes 17 land-based casinos and 22 sites offering online casino games. The tax revenue generated by legal gambling in the Commonwealth amounts to $2.7 billion annually.

The profit is used to reduce school property taxes, purchase goods and services from local agricultural communities, and support projects in all 67 counties. Without any doubt, interstate online poker’s revenue will also contribute greatly to Pennsylvania’s economics.