PokerStars Pennsylvania not permitting shared liquidity for the time being.
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PokerStars Delays Shared Liquidity in Pennsylvania
Six months after Pennsylvania joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), PokerStars is the only major operator yet to launch shared liquidity in the Keystone State. BetMGM and WSOP have already jumped on the bandwagon, but PokerStars? Not getting their cards out just yet.
While the competitors are already upping the ante, PokerStars has confirmed a "strategic hold" on merging their Pennsylvania player pool with the MSIGA. Citing "current global operational priorities," the company hasn't spilled the beans about their long-game plan. But, they've made a clear hand sign that they're all in for the U.S. market — a promise to link their Pennsylvania platform with the existing Michigan-New Jersey network in the future.
"Our players in Pennsylvania can still join our tables," PokerStars said in a statement, "With high-octane multi-table tournaments, pulsating cash games, and enticing PA-centric promotions."
Straight From the Horse's Mouth
The holdup took many by surprise, considering PokerStars' trailblazing history in expanding regulated online poker in the U.S. The brand launched in Pennsylvania in 2019, following its debut in New Jersey way back in 2016. Michigan entered the game in 2021.
Early in 2023, PokerStars merged its Michigan and New Jersey platforms to create the largest US online poker network. Pennsylvania joined the MSIGA in April 2025.
"We're all-in on the long-term growth of US poker," PokerStars said, "Working on content, partnerships, and product enhancements to build excitement and value for our customers, as we prepare to enter shared liquidity in Pennsylvania."
The cryptic mention of "global operational priorities" has sent the poker world into speculative frenzy. What's the real story?
As we shuffle and deal, our patience is being tested. We're waiting for PokerStars, while the other operators keep pushing the envelope with their wider reach and tournament offerings.
Our man on the ground, Will — based in the UK, a PokerNews employee since 2019 — is keeping his ear to ground. He predicts bigger things for PokerStars in the future, despite the current hiatus in Pennsylvania.
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- PokerStars, despite being one of the major players in the casino-and-gambling industry, hasn't launched shared liquidity on their Pennsylvania platform yet, contrary to competitors like BetMGM and WSOP.
- Despite the delay, PokerStars has made a commitment to eventually link their Pennsylvania platform with their existing Michigan-New Jersey network, aiming to create the largest US online poker network by 2025.
- In a statement, PokerStars invited their Pennsylvania players to join their tables, offering high-octane multi-table tournaments, pulsating cash games, and enticing PA-centric promotions.
- The delay in launching shared liquidity in Pennsylvania has sparked speculation among the poker world, with many questioning the reason behind PokerStars' "strategic hold" on the merger.
- According to PokerNews' Will, who has been with the company since 2019, bigger things are expected from PokerStars in the future, despite the current hiatus in Pennsylvania's casino-games market.
