BetMGM Poker, Borgata Poker, debut in Pennsylvania

Thursday, April 29, 2021 8:05 PM

Online poker players in Pennsylvania have a new option.

BetMGM Thursday announced the debut of BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker in the state.

“We’re eager to expand our platform to a larger online audience, and give players in the Keystone State safe, accessible, and entertaining poker options,”  BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said in a statement.

Pennsylvania is the third state to feature BetMGM Poker and the second to introduce Borgata Poker. Both are deployed by the partypoker US Network. The network features a number of poker variants, tournaments, and cash games at various buy-in levels.

“Pennsylvania customers will find that BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker provide engaging experiences for both new and seasoned players,” BetMGM Director of Poker Ray Stefanelli said in a statement. “The partypoker US Network supports the online poker community, providing access to training initiatives designed to help all participants strengthen their play.”

New players in Pennsylvania are eligible for a $25 bonus and a 100% deposit match bonus, up to $600, and will be able to play in an Opening Week Freeroll event, scheduled for May 9th through May 16.

Players who access BetMGM Poker or Borgata Poker also will be able to take advantage of benefits offered by MGM Resorts’ casino-resorts across the country and the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City

Three casinos in Pennsylvania currently offer online poker: Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, which partners with BetMGM; Rivers Casino Philadelphia, partnering with Borgata: and Mt. Airy Casino in the Poconos, with Poker Stars.

Rege Behe

Rege Behe brings more than 30 years of experience as a journalist to his role as a lead contributor to CDC Gaming. His work ranges from day-to-day industry coverage to deeper features such as the CDC Gaming Roundtables and the “10 Women Rising in Gaming” series.