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Online poker giant PokerStars has moved to put an end the use of all automated seating scripts in its continued attempt to level the playing field for all its…
Seating Scripts Now Completely Banned on PokerStars

Unexpected consequences of previous restrictions caused increased difficulties for players looking to get a seat.

The new policy came into force across all the licenses on April 11. In March, PokerStars restricted seating scripts that automated the process of joining the tables based on opponent profiling.
PokerStars Bans All Automated Seating Scripts for Cash Games

Move follows recent changes to third-party policy that caused an “undesirable effect” on the playing experience.

Argentina’s biggest province of Buenos Aires has signed a regulatory decree that paves the way for legalized online gambling services.
Argentina’s Buenos Aires Province Legalizes Online Gambling

South American country’s biggest province legalizes and regulates online gambling.

The report provides in-depth analysis of several aspects of the online poker industry including a detailed look at recent marketing strategies, product development, the regulatory landscape affecting the growth of the game and other key indicators.
Poker Industry PRO Releases The State of the Online Poker Industry Report for Spring 2019

The 52-page report focuses on the major industry trends and regulatory developments while analyzing the performance of the leading online poker operators.

PokerStars India recently began its full-scale promotion in the Indian market by signing a renowned Bollywood actor.
PokerStars Leaps Up the Rankings in India Following Bollywood Actor Signing

PokerStars.IN cash game traffic nearly triples following marketing campaign.

“Lex is certainly the kind of player we want aligned with our brand, who understands the industry and the needs of its community like no other.”
Lex Veldhuis Signs as Brand Ambassador of iGaming Payment Startup MuchBetter

The PokerStars pro will help the company, started by former PokerStars staff, to “refine its services” to the online poker community.

PokerStars has rolled out changes to its Stars Rewards loyalty program to almost all its online poker markets.
PokerStars Overhauls Stars Rewards Program Across Markets Worldwide

Company unveils first major overhaul to its loyalty program since it went live nearly two years ago.

PokerStars has overhauled its loyalty program, Stars Rewards, spanning several major markets including the dot-com international player pool as well as the…
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.

With the global leaders in the online poker industry reporting more than $1 billion in revenue from the game in 2018, online poker is certainly big business.
By the Numbers: Online Poker Operators Report Mixed Results

In another exclusive preview from the Spring 2019 edition of The State of the Online Poker Industry from Poker Industry PRO, pokerfuse takes a look at the top line financial figures reported by the leading online poker companies.

Lawmakers in the state of Michigan are mounting another push forward to legalize and regulate online poker and other forms of online gaming in the state.
Momentum Builds (Again) for Online Poker in Michigan

West Virginia is also on the cusp of regulating online poker.

On a constant currency basis, annual online poker growth was 0.4%. The company assured investors that its mitigation strategy was helping to right the ship in Russia.
“Sometimes it’s Been Overlooked”: TSG Ekes Out Poker Growth Despite Tough Q4

Regulatory headwinds dampen PokerStars growth, but its stability over the year and its success as a customer acquisition channel should be heralded, says company.

On an annual basis online poker grew slightly, the second successive year of revenue growth in poker and practically in-line with the 2015 high.
Business Monitor: Stars Group Q4 and FY 2018

The Stars Group reported $211 million in Q4 2018 online poker revenue from its primary “international” business segment.

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