{"id":4149,"date":"2020-06-03T12:45:26","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T12:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.top10pokersites.net\/news\/?p=4149"},"modified":"2020-06-03T12:45:26","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T12:45:26","slug":"pokerstars-to-face-competition-from-wsop-in-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.top10pokersites.net\/news\/pokerstars-to-face-competition-from-wsop-in-pennsylvania","title":{"rendered":"PokerStars To Face Competition From WSOP In Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PokerstarsPokerStars<\/strong> is currently the only online poker operator serving Pennsylvanians since the Keystone state launched its regulated online gaming market last year<\/a>, but that could soon change as another major brand is preparing to go live in the Keystone State.<\/p>\n

The World Series of Poker (WSOP), through its partnership with prominent international online gambling firm 888 Holdings, will become PokerStars\u2019 main competitor in the Pennsylvanian online poker market once it receives the green light from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board<\/a> (PGCB). <\/p>\n

Back in April, 888 Holdings CEO Itai Pazner<\/strong> hinted that the WSOP poker site was preparing to launch in Pennsylvania. The site is currently serving players in New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware. While the official PA launch date remains unknown, the state\u2019s gaming board recently confirmed that the 888poker<\/a> platform was actually ready to go and was just awaiting approval.<\/p>\n

Doug Harbach<\/strong>, Director of Communications at the PGCB, said they are currently in the process of reviewing things and ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. <\/p>\n

PokerStars officially opened the PA online poker market in November 2019, through a partnership with Mounty Airy Casino Resort. No other online poker operator has since been granted approval to cater to local players. <\/p>\n

Since its entry in Keystone State, PokerStars has remained uncontested, enjoying stable growth. Its online poker revenue in the state skyrocketed in April, reporting $5.25 million \u2013 the largest revenue generated by an online operator in any US regulated online poker market<\/a>. When the coronavirus lockdown began in mid-March, forcing the closure the state\u2019s land-based casinos, the site\u2019s online traffic also surged. <\/p>\n

Its tournaments have also been hugely successful, from the Pennsylvania Championship of Online Poker<\/em> (PACOOP) to the record-breaking Pennsyl-MANIA<\/em> which took place in May. The tournament ended up awarding $515,964 in total prize money, more than double its initial guarantee of $250K, creating yet again a new record. The event was won by D-Low1527<\/strong> for $69,670.79.<\/p>\n

Will WSOP Overtake PokerStars?<\/h2>\n

With the potential entry of the WSOP, PokerStars is set to face tough competition. The prominent brand will go live in Pennsylvania via a partnership with Harrah\u2019s Philadelphia, a casino owned by Caesars Entertainment Corp. <\/p>\n

Seven casinos in Pennsylvania currently hold licenses to operate online poker. GVH Holdings\u2019 partypoker<\/a> is also considering entering the state\u2019s online poker space by partnering with Valley Forge Casino Resort. partypoker is also currently live in New Jersey. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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