GG Network Will "Probably" Launch Short Deck Poker in 2019
GG Network Will “Probably” Launch Short Deck Poker in 2019

The stripped deck version of Texas Hold’em continues to surge in popularity as GGNetwork is set to add this action-packed variant to its game offering.


6+ Hold'em MTTs to Debut on PokerStars as SCOOP Side Events
6+ Hold’em MTTs to Debut on PokerStars as SCOOP Side Events

Starting May 17, Short Deck tournaments will become available at PokerStars in both tournaments and Sit & Go formats.


PokerStars Rolls Out Revamped Stars Rewards Program Globally
PokerStars Rolls Out Revamped Stars Rewards Program Globally

Following a trial in Italy last week, the new Stars Rewards program is now live in all the PokerStars markets except for New Jersey.


PokerStars Rolls Out 6+ Hold'em in Italy, 6+ Tournaments Set to Debut
PokerStars Rolls Out 6+ Hold’em in Italy, 6+ Tournaments Set to Debut

The Short Deck variant will be the first new novelty poker game by PokerStars to be offered in a tournament format.


Exclusive: New Stars Rewards Program Launched in Italy
Exclusive: New Stars Rewards Program Launched in Italy

The new version of the PokerStars loyalty program is expected to be rolled out in other markets soon


Exclusive: PokerStars Readies Split Omaha
Exclusive: PokerStars Readies Split Omaha

In its continued attempt to keep poker fresh, PokerStars is planning to launch yet another new novelty variant based on the game Double Board Omaha.


6+ Hold'em to Debut in Italy and it Could be Permanent
6+ Hold’em to Debut in Italy and it Could be Permanent

6+ will be the only variant in the recent wave of new games from PokerStars to go live in a segregated market.


Seating Scripts Will No Longer be Allowed on PokerStars
Seating Scripts Will No Longer be Allowed on PokerStars

Soon the world’s leading online poker site will ban all seating scripts that filter games “based on opponent gameplay statistics”.


PokerStars Hints that Showtime, Split Hold'em May Return in Tournament Format
PokerStars Hints that Showtime, Split Hold’em May Return in Tournament Format

MTT versions of recent limited-run games have been requested by players.


Partypoker France Launches New Turbo Tournament Series Ahead of PokerStars TCOOP
Partypoker France Launches New Turbo Tournament Series Ahead of PokerStars TCOOP

A week of turbo tournaments immediately before the PokerStars France Flash Series gives partypoker France a chance to take advantage of its rival.


Highest Court in Europe Sides with PokerStars Pro in Italian Tax Dispute
Highest Court in Europe Sides with PokerStars Pro in Italian Tax Dispute

European Union Court of Justice rules that Team PokerStars Pro Pier Paolo Fabretti and Christiano Blanco don’t have to pay taxes on live tournament winnings outside of Italy.


Italy Hopes to Reinvigorate Gaming Revenues with Fast-Fold Poker
Italy Hopes to Reinvigorate Gaming Revenues with Fast-Fold Poker

Italian Speed: Zoom Poker.IT coming soon as regulator permits fast fold poker games online.