Online poker set to return in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is considering the legalization of online poker, with a draft online gambling bill set to be voted on by the Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee this week. If passed, the bill could position Pennsylvania as one of the few US states with legal online poker.
Currently, Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey are the three US states that have already reinstated online poker. If the online gambling bill in Pennsylvania is passed, it could make Pennsylvania the fourth US state to reinstate online poker.
The terms of the online gambling bill in Pennsylvania may be of interest to poker operators. While the precise proposed taxation rate or other terms for online poker legalization in Pennsylvania’s 2025 legislation are not explicitly stated in the current search results, it is expected that any new bill would address potential tax changes or regulation updates.
The taxation rate for online poker in Pennsylvania, if the bill is passed, could have a significant impact on the industry. Estimates suggest that the rate could be between 14% - 54%.
The passing of the online gambling bill in Pennsylvania could make online poker legal and regulated in the state, subject to the Governor's signature. If the bill is signed into law, online poker could potentially return to Pennsylvania.
The bill requires approval from the Senate, the House, and the Governor before it can become law. If all three bodies approve the bill, it could lead to a surge in online poker activity in the state.
Pennsylvania joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) in 2025, enabling players to compete across state lines in a shared poker player pool. If the online gambling bill is passed, Pennsylvania players could once again participate in this interstate poker network.
The hearing in Pennsylvania could potentially lead to the legalization of online poker in the state, bringing it in line with other US states that have already reinstated the popular online game.
The hearing in Pennsylvania could potentially lead to the legalization of online poker, aligning the state with the trend of US states like Nevada, Delaware, New Jersey, and potentially fourth, Pennsylvania, that have already reinstated the popular online game. If passed, the taxation rate for online poker in Pennsylvania could influence the industry significantly, with estimates projecting a potential rate between 14% - 54%.
