Nick Jones
Managing Editor
Nick has been involved in the online poker industry for over two decades, at various times a professional poker player, poker coach, video instructor, blogger, software developer, journalist and editor. In 2011, he co-founded pokerfuse, and was for many years the lead writer and Editor in Chief of and our industry trade site, Poker Industry PRO. Today, he leads overall site strategy and product development.
PokerStars vs Seating Scripts: Community Help Requested
PokerStars seeks to further “reduce the impact” of seating scripts, with players invited to Toronto meeting to discuss possible solutions.
Victoria Coren Leaves PokerStars: “I Cannot Endorse Casino Games”
Coren quits role as sponsored pro just hours after PokerStars confirms that casino games were soon to launch on the dot-com client.
PokerStars.com to Launch Casino This Year, Sports Betting in 2015
After a successful Spanish launch, Rational Group will launch the casino lobby on PokerStars.com in various markets over the coming weeks.
PokerStars to Take Action Against Seating Scripts
Online poker giant “looking to reduce the overall impact” of auto-seating scripts, with an immediate plan to limit automatic seat reservation.
Three Strikes and You’re Out: Players Protest PokerStars Rake Changes
Three separate online poker communities have organized protests at PokerStars—though results have been mixed at best.
California Tribe Launches Real Money Bingo, With Poker “In the Coming Days”
Santa Ysabel launches real money online bingo through “proxy play,” with online poker next in line.
Breaking Down Every Major PokerStars Change This Year
Pokerfuse Editor Nick Jones pieces together the puzzle to determine how much influence Amaya has had on the PokerStars brand.
PokerStars Increases Rake, Ends $2.5 Million-a-Year Promotion
The end of the Battle of the Planets promotion comes along with rake increases at all big-bet games.
The “Faces” of Full Tilt, Isildur1 and Gus Hansen, Removed from Website
Update to site and client leads to speculation that the pair will soon be dropped from the “pro” roster.
The Spin & Go Debate: PokerStars Responds
The introduction of lottery sit and gos has been the biggest shake-up to online poker since the introduction of fast-fold games, and the format has split the online poker community.
High Court Rejects Industry Legal Action: UK Regulation to Take Effect Next Month
Long-shot legal challenge from remote gambling industry body defeated, meaning UK regulations will happen on November 1.
PokerStars Casino: Real Money Blackjack, Roulette Games Debut in PokerStars Client
Blackjack and roulette debut in Spanish client—the first time that real money gambling has been available under the PokerStars brand.