Tri-state betting pool initiated: BetMGM expands operations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Michigan
Fired Up: BetMGM Unites Players Across States
Get ready, poker enthusiasts! BetMGM is merging the online poker scene in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey, resulting in more players, larger tournaments, and hefty prize pools. The crossover kicked off today around 9am ET, sending ripples across the poker community.
Pennsylvania's incorporation marks a significant leap, as it's the largest state to join the platform to date. Angus Nisbet, the company's VP of Gaming, is thrilled about the expanded player pool, stating, "This expansion means we can offer more games and colossal tournaments!" In celebration, BetMGM has rolled out promotions like a daily prize wheel spin for tournament tickets worth up to $500.
Millionaire-Making May
The BetMGM May Millions series is set to explode onto the scene starting May 8. With a mammoth $1M series guarantee, it's the brand's most substantial event to date. This extravaganza will feature a $1K Championship promising a $400K prize pool, as well as a swanky $2.5K Super High Roller. Over the span of four days, 18 events will unfold, including a freeroll.
In anticipation, a freeroll offering $35K in prizes commences tonight, April 28, at 7:05pm ET. Grab your chance to win a $5K ticket to the BetMGM Poker Championship - read on for more details!
ARIA Rolls Out the Red Carpet
From June 30 to July 4, the BetMGM Poker Championship will grace the stage at ARIA Las Vegas. This live event will draw at least 100 players from the combined states, all vying for the top spot. Satellite qualifiers are underway every Thursday and Sunday until June 22, with winning tickets rewarding entry into the BetMGM Poker Championship, a plush five-night stay at ARIA, travel credit, and additional perks.
Darren Elias, BetMGM ambassador, couldn't contain his excitement upon the announcement: "Adding Pennsylvania extends our reach and allows us to vie for bigger prize pools against more opponents. As a former Pennsylvania resident who played a pivotal role in my early poker career, I can't wait to dive back in!"
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Poker Chronicles: A Glimpse into Past Events
- BetMGM Poker Championship (2025): A part of the ARIA Classic, this event promised a staggering $3 million guaranteed prize pool[3].
- Borgata Winter Poker Open (2025): Powered by BetMGM, this event showcased various poker tournaments[4].
Online poker players can now compete in larger tournaments and enjoy heftier prize pools due to BetMGM unifying the online poker scene in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey. Pennsylvania's joining the platform marks a significant leap, setting the stage for more games and colossal tournaments, as expressed by BetMGM's VP of Gaming, Angus Nisbet.
Amid this expansion, sports enthusiasts may even find themselves drawn to the poker tables as they explore the BetMGM May Millions series, featuring a $1M series guarantee and various high-stakes events.
