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Six states have legal online poker, and all six are members of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), according to Pokerfuse. You must be physically in one of them to play, and each site needs that state's approval.
| State | Sites we profile or found | Shared pool |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | WSOP Online | Yes, with New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania |
| New Jersey | BetMGM Poker, Borgata Poker, PokerStars, WSOP Online | Yes |
| Michigan | BetMGM Poker, BetRivers Poker, PokerStars, WSOP Online | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | BetMGM Poker, Borgata Poker, BetRivers Poker, PokerStars, WSOP Online | Yes, since April 28, 2025 |
| Delaware | BetRivers Poker | Yes, with Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia |
| West Virginia | BetRivers Poker | Yes, with Delaware, Michigan and Pennsylvania |
Sites as reported by Caesars, Entain, FanDuel Group, Intergame and Pokerfuse. Not a full list. Check your <a href="/legal/">state page</a> for the approved list.
How does shared liquidity work?
Shared liquidity means one site pools players from several states into the same games. It works only between MSIGA members, and only for a site live in each of them. Each site has its own pool, so a PokerStars player cannot play a WSOP Online player.
BetRivers Poker, run by Rush Street Interactive, merged Delaware, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia by June 2025. Chief executive Richard Schwartz said the cross-state pool "significantly enhances the BetRivers Poker experience."
How is poker different from casino games?
In poker you play against other players, not the house. The site takes a fee from cash game pots or tournament entries, and skill affects your results over time. In casino games such as video poker or blackjack, you play against the house, which has a built-in edge.
Is sweepstakes poker legal?
Sweepstakes poker sites run under the same model as sweepstakes casinos, not under a state poker license. VGW runs Global Poker, and in June 2026 the Kentucky Attorney General sued VGW, saying Global Poker, Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots are illegal there. VGW says it will defend the case.
What about offshore poker sites?
Offshore poker sites are not licensed by any US state, so no state regulator can step in if a withdrawal is refused. See are offshore casinos legal for the risks.
Which poker sites have profiles?
BetMGM Poker What are the rules in your state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
Checked November 5, 2026. Regulator rules were read through the sources listed, and they can change. How we research.
- Pokerfuse: Pennsylvania officially joins MSIGA (April 23, 2025)
- Pokerfuse: BetMGM and WSOP connect Pennsylvania (April 28, 2025)
- Caesars Entertainment: WSOP Online pools liquidity across four US jurisdictions (April 28, 2025)
- Intergame: BetRivers Poker rolls out in three more US states (June 9, 2025)
- FanDuel Group: PokerStars exclusively on FanDuel goes live (April 1, 2026)
- Entain: BetMGM launches BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker in Pennsylvania (April 29, 2021)