The World Poker Tour has announce a major upgrade to the WPT Poker online software platform, which includes the integration of a major new engine upgrade. This improvement demonstrates the commitment of the WPT to creating a smoother, faster and more efficient online poker experience. Some of the key features in this update include an improved speed and responsiveness. The new engine enhances poker game play performance, bringing in a higher frame rate and smoother experience at the online felt. There is also a reduce device load, which means individual CPU usage will be cut down by up to 80%,…

When it comes to US online poker, there are only eight states that regulate the activity. Will more look to regulate in 2025? And why does internet poker still lag behind online casino games and sports betting.? And could multi-state agreements help the industry expand even more? Poker players! We’ve all been there! You show up to your favorite poker room ready to play, but there are no seats available so you have to join the waiting list. And that’s sort of where US online poker is right now. While sports betting is regulated in nearly 40 states, internet poker…

Pennsylvania is set to become the sixth state to join the multi-state poker agreement, a regional compact that facilitates online poker across multiple states.The compact was originally between New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware, but has since grown to include West Virginia and Michigan as well. The official name for this pact is the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, or MSIGA. After years of unsuccessful attempts, the push for Pennsylvania’s inclusion gained momentum last Thursday when Governor Josh Shapiro formally requested the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to initiate the process of joining the agreement. In a letter dated October 10, Shapiro expressed…

BetMGM has started combining player pools between its New Jersey and Michigan online poker markets, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the company’s poker, offering players an enhanced app, larger promotions, and more online poker action. In addition to combined player pools in New Jersey and Michigan, BetMGM Poker has recently launched an improved app in all of its markets. The new app is highlighted by a streamlined log-in journey and new lobby design. To celebrate the roll out of shared player liquidity between Michigan online poker and players in New Jersey, BetMGM Poker will host its biggest…

Negotiations have begun over Pennsylvania online poker shared liquidity. And if you don’t know exactly what that is and why you should be excited, allow us a moment to explain. You see, poker is a game where you need lots of players. But regulated online poker is usually restricted to state boundaries, which limits the number of people who can play. But this is not the case with shared liquidity. Basically, when states have an agreement for web based poker player shared liquidity, the number of players increases in ways that are good for players and the businesses running the…

The Borgata Casino and their partners at BetMGM Poker have announce the return of the Borgata Spring Poker Open, taking place from April 29th to May 14th. The series consists of three anchor events with over $4,000,000 in guarantees. Beginning April 1st, players can reserve their Spring Poker Open seats online through the BetMGM website. Through April and May, BetMGM Poker will offer weekly Borgata Spring Poker Open Packages, which include entries to various SPO events, a Borgata hotel stay, and credit. The site will also offer nightly seat-only qualifiers and online registration to most SPO events. Players can win…