Online Sports Betting, Poker Via PokerStars in Pennsylvania
- PokerStars parent company will be offering online poker and sports betting in PA via partnership with Mount Airy Lodge
- Players will likely be stuck flipping the bill for the licensing fees and taxes imposed on PA casinos
Online Poker and Sports Betting Coming to PA Soon
The Stars Group, parent company of the world's largest real money online poker room PokerStars, has announced its plans to offer sports betting and poker via the Web in Pennsylvania. The firm will partner with Mount Airy Lodge in the Poconos. Until now, online sports betting and poker was only available to those in the Keystone State via internationally-licensed gambling firms, many of which have been in business for nearly 20 years now.
“We’re excited to take this next step as The Stars Group looks to broaden its presence in the United States,” said Matt Primeaux, senior vice president of strategy and operations, USA at The Stars Group. “In partnership with Mount Airy Casino Resort, we believe we’re well positioned to capitalize on opportunities in the Commonwealth by bringing our world leading offerings to Pennsylvania players.”
“As one of Pennsylvania’s leaders in entertainment, offering internet sports wagering and gaming and partnering with The Stars Group is the obvious next step for us to continue diversifying our casino offerings,” said Vincent Jordan, vice president of marketing and gaming operations for Mount Airy.
“Introducing internet gaming through The Stars Group will provide compelling opportunities for our customers, particularly our younger customers, who are ready to experience the next gaming challenge.”
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PA Online Poker, Sports Betting May Come With a Price
Due to the high licensing fees and significant taxes being imposed, players are almost certain to be stuck with paying the bill one way or another.
It remains to be seen how this will be passed on to customers.
- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com
