Key points:
- BetMGM Poker has merged its player pools across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Michigan starting 28 April at 9am EST
- The integration allows players in all three states to compete on a single platform with shared tournaments and prize pools
BetMGM has confirmed that its online poker platform now offers shared player liquidity between Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Michigan. The change takes effect from 9am EST on Monday 28 April.
Several online events will take place, including the C-Note tournament with a $35,000 (£28,400) guaranteed prize pool and $0 buy-in, which starts on 29 April at 7.05pm EST. The event also includes a $5,000 package for the winner to attend the BetMGM Poker Championship.
A separate series called BetMGM May Millions will run from 8 to 11 May and will feature 18 events. These include a $2,500 Super High Roller and a $1,000 Championship with a $400,000 GPP.
Online qualifiers are now live for the BetMGM Poker Championship, which returns to Aria in Las Vegas from 30 June to 4 July.
Good to know: Responsible gambling tools, including GameSense, are integrated into the platform to offer safer play
Darren Elias, BetMGM Poker ambassador, stated: “It's been amazing being part of the tremendous growth of BetMGM poker throughout the years."
Angus Nisbet, BetMGM Vice President of Gaming, added: “Pennsylvania represents the largest state to join the shared player pool and turbocharges our poker platform.
"BetMGM Poker is ready to celebrate the growth of our shared liquidity network throughout the spring and summer in a variety of ways.”
The shared player pool launch follows Abby Merk joining as ambassador. It also comes after BetMGM Poker being named online qualifier for the $4m+ Borgata Spring Poker Open.
