Merge is Suffocating Traffic With its Fixed Limit Rake Structure

Limit Hold’em is still popular. But Merge Gaming is preventing the game from flourishing with an exorbitant rake structure, argues _Paul Hoppe_.


Merge Recaptures Top Spot for US Facing Poker Rooms

Just days after the Merge network reopened its doors to new US players, it has once again claimed the top spot for US…


PokerView Sets Sights on Merge Gaming Network

The former Everleaf skin known for its “Webcam Only” tables switches to Merge.


Merge Traffic Drops on Report of Possible DOJ Seizures

Following a report that the US Department of Justice was targeting payment processors used by the Merge Network to…


"Speculation" on Further DOJ Seizures Prompts Players to React

News article alleges planned government seizures specifically target Merge Gaming Network.


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An inside look at the tactics used to punish cheaters for profit.


Sunday Summary - 28 Aug

It’s that time once again for your full poker lowdown; the intravenous shot that is the Sunday Summary. Strap up and enjoy.


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Bringing you some much-needed structure to the crazy world that is online poker – pokerfuse’s Sunday Summary is here to wrap up all the stories of the week.


Heads-Up Bot Ring Discovered on Merge Gaming Network

Small stakes HU NLHE bots indentified by members of the poker community.


One In, One Out: Lock Poker Signs Leo Margets

Days after Macedo is dropped from the roster, Margets becomes Lock’s latest sponsored player.


Merge Skins Start to  Reopen to New US Players

After a moratorium on new US players, some skins on the Merge network have once again begun accepting new accounts.


Qureshi Admits He Used Macedo's Account; Lock and CardRunners Issue Statements

Lock Poker officially announces the end of Girah’s “pro” contract and CardRunners drops Qureshi as the “Portuguese Prodigy” scandal continues to unfold.


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