Merge Reduces its Offerings of High Stakes Games

The highest limits offered by the Merge Gaming Network were removed from its lobby as part of a software update earlier…


Carbon Poker to Release Mobile App for iPhone, iPod Touch

Play money during a limited preview release, with real money support and more devices expected soon.


Hero Poker Closes Poker Room on Merge

Merge skin shuts down, hints at future re-opening.


Hero Poker Short-Lived for Merge Network

CEO awaits “final confirmation” prior to announcing the fate of the poker room.


RPM Poker Shuts Down Unannounced

The Merge Gaming Network continues to experience contraction as yet another network skin closes its doors.


Carbon to Simplify Offerings with PDC Poker Brand Closure

One-time Poker.com site closes 'PDC’ Doors, Migrates Players to Aced Poker


Prominent Skins Withdraw from Merge Gaming Maximus Tournament Series

Last minute opt-out of three skins casts shadow over Poker Maximus III, Merge Gaming’s $1m online tournament series.


Bumpy Process Switching to New Merge Cashier

Carbon Poker’s transition to the Jazette Cashier has had its share of glitches, and players have yet to realize many benefits.


All Player-to-Player Transfers Suspended on Merge Gaming

Merge Network, which hosts a collection of the dwindling number of US-facing sites, has halted all player-to-player…


FeltStars Closure Marks Second in a Week on Merge

The Merge Network skin FeltStars closed without explanation this week, just a few days after another Merge skin shut…


Merge Gaming Slashes Rake in Fixed Limit Games up to 50%

Merge matches PokerStars’ rake structure for fixed limit games, meaning a 20-50% reduction from micro- to mid-stakes games.


Merge Gaming CEO Anthony Tailor Resigns

After a five year stint, Tailor steps down as the head of one of the largest US-facing online poker networks.


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