Benzinga | Jul 15, 2021 02:59PM EDT

World Series Of Poker Officially Opens Live Online In Pennsylvania

* The World Series of Poker, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:CZR), is available live online in Pennsylvania after a field trial and approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

* This approval means WSOP.com is now available to players in the Keystone State for the first time.

* The platform launches with special sign-up promotions, newly announced bracelet events, and weekly tournaments for Pennsylvania players. A variety of special events and tournaments are being offered daily throughout the summer.

* "We are thrilled to be opening up WSOP.com to the state of Pennsylvania," said Ty Stewart, SVP of the World Series of Poker at Caesars Entertainment.

* Price action: CZR shares are trading lower by 1.26% at $93.33 on the last check Thursday.