La discussione sulle scommesse sportive domina il nuovo progetto di legge del Connecticut, il poker online è un obiettivo secondario
Proposta di Legge del Connecticut che permetta allo Stato di condividere i ricavi dal poker online con altre giurisdizioni
I legislatori del Connecticut hanno puntato i loro occhi sull'espansione del gioco d'azzardo online, in particolare sulle scommesse sportive. Il progetto di legge che ha innescato questo cambiamento è stato presentato dallo stato Rep. Tony Scott mercoledì sotto il nome di SB 1464, "Una legge concernente le scommesse sportive e il gioco d'azzardo su Internet multigiurisdizionale". Durante l'udienza pubblica, le questioni di protezione del consumatore nel settore delle scommesse sportive sono state al centro dell'attenzione, mentre l'intenzione del progetto di legge di permettere al Connecticut di unirsi all'Intesa per il Gioco d'Azzardo su Internet Multistatale (MSIGA) è passata in secondo piano.
Argomenti come la correzione degli errori nelle quote scommesse e la divulgazione dei cambiamenti nel limite di scommessa massimo di un cliente hanno attirato molta attenzione, con opinioni divergenti e legislatori che richiedevano chiarimenti e approfondimenti.
Il poker online è legale, ma non ci sono siti CT
Despite legislation passed in 2021, online poker has yet to take off in Connecticut due to its size. SB 1464 aims to allow the state to join MSIGA, enabling online poker operators to share liquidity with other states. In doing so, Connecticut poker rooms could profit from the combined player traffic, potentially thriving beyond standalone operations.
Interstate poker networks expanding
MSIGA currently consists of five states: New Jersey, Michigan, Nevada, Delaware, and West Virginia, with only the first three boasting active online poker rooms. Pennsylvania, a significant online poker market, is set to join the agreement soon, with its operators ready to link up with other states by April. Ironically, West Virginia mirrors Connecticut; they both have legalized online poker yet lack operational rooms.
Delaware, which used to have three poker rooms associated with its racinos, changed iGaming providers in early 2024, causing the closure of the former rooms due to platform incompatibility. However, BetRivers, owned by the new provider (Rush Street), launched an online poker room in Pennsylvania later that year, offering hope for Delaware reentry into the scene.
As of now, there are three interstate poker networks: WSOP Online, PokerStars, and BetMGM, active in New Jersey, Michigan, and Nevada.
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Data indicates that Pennsylvania is the sixth member of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) as of 24th April 2025[1]. This partnership enables online poker aggregate participation among six states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, West Virginia, and Michigan[2][5]. By April 28, 2025, the combined player pools will become operational[1][3]. Pennsylvania’s inclusion in the agreement expands the interstate player pool by approximately 50%, making available around 150,000 players for larger tournaments and cash games alongside players from other states[5]. BetMGM and PA Borgata Online are among the first operators to offer multi-state games in Pennsylvania[1][3]. The agreement may attract other states, such as Connecticut, to join due to economic incentives and competitive pressure[5].
- SB 1464, Connecticut's current bill, aims to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), which could potentially connect the state's online poker market with others.
- Connecticut's online poker rooms would likely benefit from joining MSIGA, as they could profit from combined player traffic and thrive beyond standalone operations.
- Pennsylvania is set to join MSIGA, increasing its online poker player pool by around 50% and making it the sixth member of the agreement.
- With Pennsylvania's inclusion, the agreement's interstate player pool will become operational by April 28, 2025.
- The economic incentives and competitive pressure could entice other states, such as Connecticut, to join MSIGA in the future.
