Poker Rooms in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has one of the most robust poker ecosystems in the Northeast, led by Parx Casino near Philadelphia (one of the busiest poker rooms on the East Coast). The state benefits from a large population corridor, with major rooms in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley.
Legal Framework
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board regulates all casino poker under the Race Horse Development and Gaming Act. Expanded gaming legislation passed in 2017 further broadened licensing.
Top Poker Rooms in Pennsylvania
Destination-level rooms — the best places to play in PA.
Parx Casino Poker Room
Bensalem, PA · casino
Tournaments: Parx Big Stax — one of the largest tournament series in Pennsylvania; large guaranteed events
Regional Poker Rooms
Strong regional rooms with regular action.
Wind Creek Bethlehem Poker Room
Bethlehem · casino
📍 77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Poker Room
Philadelphia · casino
📍 900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, NV 19148
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Poker Room
Philadelphia · casino
📍 1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Poker Room
Pittsburgh · casino
📍 777 Casino Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Harrah's Philadelphia (Valley Forge) Poker Room
Chester · casino
📍 777 Harrah's Blvd, Chester, PA 19013
SugarHouse Casino (now Rivers Philadelphia — original)
Philadelphia · casino
📍 1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Local Poker Rooms
Smaller venues and local spots.
Mohegan Sun Pocono Poker Room
Wilkes-Barre · 22 tables
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha · $1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL
24/7
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Grantville · 20 tables
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha · $1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL
24/7
Mount Airy Casino Resort Poker Room
Mount Pocono · 16 tables
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha · $1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL
24/7
Pennsylvania Poker Room Comparison
| Room | City | Tables | Games | Stakes | Rating | 24/7 | Tourney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parx Casino Poker Room | Bensalem | 48 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Mixed Games | $1/$2 NL–$25/$50 NL and above | 4.6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wind Creek Bethlehem Poker Room | Bethlehem | 38 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Mixed Games | $1/$2 NL–$10/$20 NL | 4.3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Poker Room | Philadelphia | 34 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha | $1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL | 4.2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rivers Casino Philadelphia Poker Room | Philadelphia | 30 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha | $1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL | 4.2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Poker Room | Pittsburgh | 30 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha | $1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL | 4.1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Harrah's Philadelphia (Valley Forge) Poker Room | Chester | 30 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha | $1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL | 3.9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| SugarHouse Casino (now Rivers Philadelphia — original) | Philadelphia | 28 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha | $1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mohegan Sun Pocono Poker Room | Wilkes-Barre | 22 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha | $1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL | 3.8 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course | Grantville | 20 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha | $1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL | 3.5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mount Airy Casino Resort Poker Room | Mount Pocono | 16 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha | $1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL | 3.7 | ✓ | ✓ |