Pennsylvania is actively pursuing membership in the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSiGA), a move that would allow it to share online poker player pools with other participating states. This expansion would significantly increase liquidity and game availability for players across member states.

Recent developments in the poker world include:

• BetMGM has begun sharing poker players between Michigan and New Jersey
• Sahara Las Vegas became the 7th Strip casino to close its poker room in 5 years
• A $6.4M Pai Gow Poker jackpot was won at Flamingo Las Vegas
• Multiple US poker professionals were targeted in a banking fraud and identity theft scheme

Notable poker news and developments:

• Live! Casino Hotel Maryland introduced free poker classes focusing on Texas Hold'em
• Phil Hellmuth had a controversial exit from 'No Gamble, No Future' show
• The Venetian poker room relocation has received mixed player feedback
• French authorities uncovered a cheating ring using microscopic earpieces
• Matt Damon has expressed interest in creating Rounders 2
• Caesars is reportedly selling the World Series of Poker for $500 million

Professional poker updates:

• Allen 'Chainsaw' Kessler won a $1.2M slot jackpot at Thunder Valley Casino
• Jonathan Tamayo emerged victorious at the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas
• Patrik Antonius was inducted into the 2024 Poker Hall of Fame
• A WSOP player continued in the Main Event despite suffering a heart attack
• A Paris Las Vegas player secured a $436K royal flush jackpot

Recent industry changes include Live! Casino Pittsburgh's renovation announcement and a new partnership between Bally's and Maverick Gaming for a Rhode Island poker room. The WSOP Main Event notably began with two first-hand eliminations, highlighting the unpredictable nature of tournament poker.

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