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.
Nevada Lawmakers Prepare for Federal Online Gaming Regulation
Proposed legislation calls for regulations to be in place within 18 months.
UPDATED: PokerStars Concierge Requests Denied for US Players
PokerStars denies higher rate of return on FPPs for Supernovas+ in the United States
Cereus Offices Raided In Costa Rica
Officers and district attorneys raid six offices, confiscate documents and computers.
PokerStars Settles on FPPs for U.S. Players
Frequent Player Points can now be turned into cash for US Players.
Multi-Accounting Scandal Surrounds Portuguese Prodigy
José “Girah” Macedo was disqualified after winning the Lock Poker Challenge.
Federal Prosecutors to Seize Home of Full Tilt Poker Founder
Feds are targeting four homes associated with FTP founder Ray Bitar.
Cereus Increases Withdraw Amounts for Non-U.S. Players
Cereus says downsizing is necessary to continue operations and not a sign of bankruptcy.
UPDATED: New “Answers” Thread From Full Tilt Poker
But again, FTPDoug leaves more questions than answers.
FBI In Costa Rica: The Search Is On
Search begins for Scott Tom and Brent Beckley, rumored to be still in Costa Rica.
FTP Will Have “Some” Answers Soon
FTP has still not announced when US players will be able to withdraw their money.
Dr. Pauly: 'PokerStars Is Stiffing Affiliates’
Blogger and author Paul 'Dr. Pauly’ McGuire claims PokerStars are not paying out affiliate fees from March and April.
Full Tilt Poker Breaks Their Silence; Remains Tight-Lipped on Status of US Cashouts
Forum rep “FTPDoug” answers questions on 2+2 but provides little in the way of new information regarding player cashouts.