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Pennsylvania Expands Online Poker with Multi-State Agreement

4/19/2025

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Shapiro Expands Online Gaming

Pennsylvania is set to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement by April 2025, expanding its online poker player pool by more than 50%. Spearheaded by Governor Josh Shapiro, this initiative seeks to boost competition and revenue in online gambling. New Jersey's successful regulations serve as a model, emphasizing responsible gaming and user protection across states.

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Gaming Industry Thrives

New Jersey's gaming industry thrived in March 2025, raking in $546.1 million—a 3.7% rise from the previous year. iGaming soared with a remarkable 23.7% increase, reaching $243.9 million. However, land-based casinos faced a 3.7% dip, and sports betting plummeted by 20.5%, signaling a clear shift towards the digital gaming landscape.

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Shapiro Expands Online Gaming

Pennsylvania is set to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement by April 2025, expanding its online poker player pool by more than 50%. Spearheaded by Governor Josh Shapiro, this initiative seeks to boost competition and revenue in online gambling. New Jersey's successful regulations serve as a model, emphasizing responsible gaming and user protection across states.

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