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 Addresses Criticisms of Sit & Go Changes
PokerStars admits mistakes and corrects structural changes, but maintains the new rake structure.
Absolute Poker and US Department of Justice Agree on Terms
SDNY confirm deal brokered while US players continue playing real-money games on the network.
Absolute Poker Claim Deal Struck with DOJ
Press release from the Cereus offices is “an important step to returning US player funds.” – but no word yet from the DOJ.
Negative Response to PokerStars’ Sit & Go Changes
Shake-up of the tournament structures receives varied criticism from community.
Office Raids Unrelated to DOJ Indictments, Says Cereus
Blanca games claim the raids were a Costa Rican matter, and does not involve the DOJ.
Merge Network to Stop Offering Rakeback June 1
Existing players will continue to receive rakeback.
ESPN Expands WSOP Coverage
ESPN makes significant changes to their coverage of 2011 WSOP Main Event.
The Beginning of the End for the Cereus Network?
Alleged leaked memos underline the financial crisis facing the troubled network.
Official Poker Rankings Now Tracking the Merge Network
Official Poker Rankings, a provider of online poker tournament results, has added the Merge Network to their poker room coverage
Further Speculation That US Cereus Players Will Not Be Paid
Doubt looms over troubled network as US players continue to play