Michael Gentile
Managing Editor
Mike has experience in business, technology, accounting and real estate with a background in media. His online poker career was derailed by the events of Black Friday. At the same time, he co-founded pokerfuse to help players in in similar situation to him understand what was happening in the industry. Over a decade later, and he oversaw the business blossom into the leading publication in online poker. For many years, Mike was the Editor in Chief of pokerfuse. Today, he oversees advertising and partnerships across the company.
Maryland Internet Gambling Bill in the Works
An internet gambling bill could make its way into discussions on the expansion of gambling in Maryland during a special…
Barry Greenstein Announces Intention to Repay Debt to PokerStars
Team PokerStars member says outstanding $382k loan to Full Tilt Poker will be repaid to its new owner.
Playtech Denies it Holds Player Funds of Moore Games
Playtech, operator of the iPoker Network, has denied the claim made by Moore Games that it holds player balances for…
Former Full Tilt Poker Director of Payment Processing Surrenders to US Authorities
Of the 11 men indicted on Black Friday, only three remain at large.
DOJ Proposes Absolute Poker/UB Settlement
Overshadowed by today’s news of the the settlement between the DOJ, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker was the US…
How Full Tilt Poker “Victims” Will be Compensated
Account holders—classified by their country of residence when the site went offline—will need to pursue reimbursement in different of ways.
Moore Games Offline, Claims Network Locked it Out Without Warning
Offline for a week, Moore Games CEO states they have been kept in the dark by its network provider and contends: “We never broke Playtech’s T&Cs.”
Indian Affairs Committee: Tribal Interests In Jeopardy Without Federal Legislation
Signs of urgency among leaders apparent during latest Tribal hearing to discuss the developments of regulated online gaming in the United States.
Nevada Gaming Policy Committee Discuss Taxes, Licensing, Liquidity and Timeline
Online poker sites will be taxed at just 6.75%, and tournaments may be tax free, according to Nevada Gaming Chairman Lipparelli.
AGCC U-Turn on Segregation: Licensees Will Be Required to Ring-Fence Funds
Following criticism for a lack of oversight of Full Tilt Poker, the Alderney regulatory body is taking steps to strengthen its regulations.
Discussions with Olivier Busquet, Matt Affleck, Tommy Angelo and More: Poker Podcast Interviews
The WSOP has gone dark until October and summer is in full swing, but poker podcast producers continue to churn out…
Absolute Poker Vice President Receives Lenient 14 Month Sentence
Following DOJ pleading leniency, Brent Beckley faces only a 14-month prison term for his part in committing wire fraud and money laundering.