Hollywood was recently the first to launch an online casino in the Keystone State, and now they say that they have plans for online poker in Pennsylvania by the end of this year. Hollywood Casino, run by Penn National Gaming, is among one of seven PA casino license holders that have been approved for an online gambling license in all three of the categories of interactive games—slots, table games, and online poker.

Shortly after receiving approval, Penn National struck a five-year deal with IGT, a major online and land-based gaming supplier. IGT offers a full portfolio of internet-based gambling products including slots, bingo, online casino games as well as online poker. It is expected that Hollywood Casino’s online poker offering will also utilize the IGT online poker platform.

However, in a major development that took place on July 31, Hollywood Casino owner, Penn National Gaming inked a multi-year agreement with four leading online gaming operators including The Stars Group. As per the agreement, Penn’s partners “will have the option to own, operate, and brand real-money online sports betting, poker, and casino offerings in each of the states” where the casino operates and where such activities are legal.

To read more about plans for online poker in Pennsylvania, visit Poker Fuse.