BetMGM Poker has announced an exciting development for players in New Jersey and Michigan, combining their player pools effective immediately. The company celebrates this step as a “landmark day” for its poker platform. Players will enjoy increased liquidity, an upgraded app, and enhanced promotions, including the largest BetMGM Poker Online Championships yet, scheduled to start November 17, featuring $2 million in guaranteed prizes. This series will include nightly trophy events and a leaderboard competition.
BetMGM Poker Ambassador Darren Elias highlighted the significance of merging player pools, which he believes will lead to more games, bigger prize pools, and increased opportunities for online players to qualify for live tournaments at MGM properties across the U.S. “We’re focused on growing online poker,” Elias stated.
We caught up with Angus Nisbet, BetMGM’s VP of Gaming, for further insight into the benefits of this integration.
Q: You’re combining New Jersey and Michigan player pools, which is big news for players. What makes this a landmark day for BetMGM Poker?
A: It’s a unique move in the U.S. poker market. We now have three brands – BetMGM, Borgata, and partypoker – active across state lines. This means that if you’re playing BetMGM in Michigan, you’ll also be competing with Borgata and partypoker players in New Jersey. This cross-brand, multi-state pool brings more games and a richer experience for everyone involved. It also allowed us to launch the $2 million Online Championships, which just opened for qualifiers.
Q: Any plans for Pennsylvania to join the shared liquidity pool?
A: We’d certainly like that and are closely monitoring regulatory developments.
Q: What can players expect from BetMGM Poker going forward?
A: The key takeaway is that MGM is now the place for poker, both online and at resorts. With player pools across states, we’re offering more tournaments and qualification paths for major events like the Borgata Fall Mini Series, National Harbor Poker Fall Festival, and the ARIA Poker Open in December. We’ve also improved our app and lobby, and now provide access to over 3,000 casino games, catering to both poker and casino players.
Another big advantage is that MGM’s ecosystem ties together seamlessly—players can earn and redeem rewards from poker for stays at MGM properties like the ARIA or enjoy tickets to events like Cirque du Soleil. This is a unique benefit that only BetMGM can offer.
Q: It sounds like BetMGM has big ambitions.
A: Absolutely. We aim to be the top choice for poker, with outstanding tournaments, ambassadors, and prize pools. Darren Elias has been a fantastic ambassador, and we’re excited to expand our team. Our goal is to make poker central to the MGM experience and take it to new heights by leveraging MGM’s world of entertainment. It’s a thrilling time for poker.
Source: https://www.poker.org/latest-news/v...r-announces-merged-player-pools-aYXdS0m1J56g/
BetMGM Poker Ambassador Darren Elias highlighted the significance of merging player pools, which he believes will lead to more games, bigger prize pools, and increased opportunities for online players to qualify for live tournaments at MGM properties across the U.S. “We’re focused on growing online poker,” Elias stated.
We caught up with Angus Nisbet, BetMGM’s VP of Gaming, for further insight into the benefits of this integration.
Q: You’re combining New Jersey and Michigan player pools, which is big news for players. What makes this a landmark day for BetMGM Poker?
A: It’s a unique move in the U.S. poker market. We now have three brands – BetMGM, Borgata, and partypoker – active across state lines. This means that if you’re playing BetMGM in Michigan, you’ll also be competing with Borgata and partypoker players in New Jersey. This cross-brand, multi-state pool brings more games and a richer experience for everyone involved. It also allowed us to launch the $2 million Online Championships, which just opened for qualifiers.
Q: Any plans for Pennsylvania to join the shared liquidity pool?
A: We’d certainly like that and are closely monitoring regulatory developments.
Q: What can players expect from BetMGM Poker going forward?
A: The key takeaway is that MGM is now the place for poker, both online and at resorts. With player pools across states, we’re offering more tournaments and qualification paths for major events like the Borgata Fall Mini Series, National Harbor Poker Fall Festival, and the ARIA Poker Open in December. We’ve also improved our app and lobby, and now provide access to over 3,000 casino games, catering to both poker and casino players.
Another big advantage is that MGM’s ecosystem ties together seamlessly—players can earn and redeem rewards from poker for stays at MGM properties like the ARIA or enjoy tickets to events like Cirque du Soleil. This is a unique benefit that only BetMGM can offer.
Q: It sounds like BetMGM has big ambitions.
A: Absolutely. We aim to be the top choice for poker, with outstanding tournaments, ambassadors, and prize pools. Darren Elias has been a fantastic ambassador, and we’re excited to expand our team. Our goal is to make poker central to the MGM experience and take it to new heights by leveraging MGM’s world of entertainment. It’s a thrilling time for poker.
Source: https://www.poker.org/latest-news/v...r-announces-merged-player-pools-aYXdS0m1J56g/
