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.
29 Markets Affected in Rational Group Market Withdrawal
19 countries now shut for real money gambling, with 10 more where even play money is blocked.
PokerStars and Full Tilt Withdraw from Gray Markets: Malaysia, Turkey and More Affected
Full Tilt also understood to have made market withdrawals. Canada remains.
Spin & Go Goes Live on PokerStars.com with 4% Rake
Lottery-style sit and gos come to dot-com following successful rollout in regional markets.
PokerStars: “A Very Small Number” of Affiliate Agreements Terminated
PokerStars issued a statement Friday seeking to calm concerns that it had changed its approach to affiliate marketing…
UK Online Poker Rooms Postponed as Industry Awaits Court Ruling
PokerStars and Full Tilt delay migration to new UK platforms as legal challenge delays new Gambling Act.
UK Gambling Act Postponed Until November
A one month delay has been implemented for the UK licensing act as the High Court considers Gibraltar legal challenge.
UK Online Poker: Full Tilt, Unibet Won’t Cut Rewards, Carbon Withdraws
Two major operators have indicated VIP programs will stay the same when the new UK licensing regime comes into effect next week.
Breakout Gaming is Making Big Promises in Online Poker
The new company looks to “shake up the gaming community” with its own cryptocurrency.
Garden State Super Series Finishes on a High
Final day runs without a hitch, $50,000 added to the prize pool ensured a big turnout.
PokerStars Finally Reveals Plans for UK Regulation
Same player pool, same games—but “slightly reduced” VIP program from next year for all UK players.
PokerStars Hints at New Jersey Tournament Schedule, VIP Plans for Launch
Draft schedule includes a match of the biggest weekly tournament in the New Jersey market.
Gus Hansen a No Show at HU Showdown
PokerStars pro Jake Cody steps in to play the heads up spectacle with Viktor “Isildur” Blom on Full Tilt Poker.