- Amaya To Buy PokerStars and Full Tilt for $4.9 Billion.
- WSOP Nevada Now the Largest Regulated Online Poker Room in the US.
- iPoker to Roll Out Cash Game Changes on June 16.
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10. New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement “Encouraged” by PokerStars Sale
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has reacted to the news that Amaya Gaming is buying Rational Group—parent company of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.
9. Venetian Issues Statement over PokerNews MSPT Banning
A “business decision” was made due to PokerNews online poker affiliation. Last week, PokerNews was denied access to its self-sponsored MSPT series due to its affiliation with online poker. The Venetian, through Executive Director of Poker Operations Kathy Raymond, has since released a statement which was subsequently published by PokerNews.
8. Investing in a Poker Champ: Fossilman’s Backers Ride The Rollercoaster
Ten years after his victory in the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event, Greg Raymer returns to Las Vegas to boost his bankroll. Greg Raymer warned me.
7. Betfred Exits Key Markets for Regulatory Reasons
Players have 30 days to withdraw their funds after which accounts will be “unavailable.” Betfred has withdrawn from more than a dozen markets, as of Monday June 9.
6. The One Graph that Highlights the Problem With Segregated Online Poker Markets
France and Italy have a clear message for the nascant US markets. If there is one graph that shows the difficulty facing the US states aiming to operate thriving online poker rooms, it is this one.
5. LGA Suspends GoalGaming License: GoalWin, PokerMambo and PokerDassi Among Sites Impacted
Cash out difficulties have been reported for over 18 months at the affected sites. The Maltese Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) has issued a notice suspending gaming llicenses issued to Goalgaming Limited.
4. PPA Survey of California Online Poker Players Shows Broad Support for PokerStars
Consumer sentiment appears to heavily favor PokerStars’ entrance into California market. A survey conducted late last year by the Poker Players Alliance specifically asked Californians about their past experiences with PokerStars. According to the results, there is an extremely strong consumer sentiment in the state that would favor PokerStars entering the California market.
3. iPoker to Roll Out Cash Game Changes on June 16
Removal of high stakes games and anonymous tables among major changes. Starting June 16, iPoker will incorporate major changes to its cash game structures in an effort to improve liquidity.
2. WSOP Nevada Now the Largest Regulated Online Poker Room in the US
WSOP.com in Nevada has surpassed the combination of partypoker and Borgata in New Jersey to become the largest online poker site regulated in the US.
1. Amaya To Buy PokerStars and Full Tilt for $4.9 Billion
Amaya hopes the deal will “expedite” entry into the US for PokerStars and Full Tilt. CEO of Amaya Gaming David Baazov has reached for the stars and got there—the owners of the Rational Group have agreed to sell the company, including PokerStars and Full Tilt for $4.9 billion.
