PokerStars Could Face Real Competition in Italy with People's Poker/Active Games Merger PokerStars Could Face Real Competition in Italy with People's Poker/Active Games Merger
Key Takeaways
  • Microgame, owner of the growing People’s Poker online poker network in Italy, has announced the acquisition of B2B provider Active Games, and its software subsidiary Intent Software.
  • Peoples Poker includes a flagship online poker room on Peoples.IT as well as a small network of other brands, including BetItaly, BetInside and EnjoyBet.
  • When merged, the online poker network could average around 400-450 cash game seats as a baseline—enough to potentially offer some real competition to the dominant market leader, PokerStars.

Microgame, owner of the growing People’s Poker online poker network in Italy, has announced the acquisition of B2B provider Active Games, and its software subsidiary Intent Software.