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.
PocketFives Pulls All Advertising for US Poker Rooms
One of the largest poker communities online removes all affiliation with poker sites open to US customers.
What if the Sale of FTP Involved Software Only?
If a deal were struck between FTP and European investors for FTP’s software but did not include the reimbursement of players, would you play on the site that utilized the software?
Boss Media’s Bad Beat Jackpot is Finally Hit
Largest BBJ in poker history is hit for €1.25m.
The Silence Is Deafening: Full Tilt’s AGCC Hearing Held in Private
The hearing between the Alderney gaming commission and Full Tilt is adjourned without conclusion.
Bodog Pulls Brand Out of US Market
MMGG, the exclusive licensee of Bodog’s brand in the US, will continue to operate under a new name.
Hold’em Manager 2 Enters Public Beta
Beta release of next-gen tracker HM2 is now available to all existing users.
Short Stacks and Small Stakes Only, Por Favor
Spanish drafts written this week define a table cap of 30 big blinds, and deposit restrictions would ensure that only small stakes games would run.
Soldi Verdi: Italians Flock to New Cash Games
New cash tables are proving to be popular, with over 4000 players on PokerStars.it at closing time.
Cash Games Come to Italy
The first legal cash game hands are dealt on the “dot-it” sites of PokerStars, OnGame and iPoker.
Spanish Internet Gaming Regulation Will Segregate Player Pool
The latest draft defining Spain’s regulatory framework calls for a separate dot.es market for poker, although players internationally will be welcome to join.
All E-Gaming Operators Must Obtain UK License in New Gambling Proposals
Overhaul of the UK Gambling Act will force all overseas operators to apply for a license.
Latest Windows Update Breaks Hold’em Manager
Users need to uninstall several security updates in order to regain functionality.
