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Groupe Bernard Tapie and FTP Shareholders Reach Agreement

December 16, 2011 at 1:20 PM |

After FTP and GBT have come to an agreement, the United States Department of Justice can now acquire the assets of Full Tilt Poker so that GBT can buy it from them, completing the transfer. In addition, the DoJ is to dismiss the civil charges against the room, Subject: Poker reports.

Poker Rooms

Groupe Bernard Tapie To Get Spanish Licence

December 15, 2011 at 4:17 PM |

Groupe Bernard Tapie joined Bwin and PokerStars applying for the Spanish gambling license required to operate in Spain. This means that Full Tilt Poker is very close to be reopened and players will soon be paid.

Poker Players

Nanonoko To Break a Guinness Record at PCA 2012

December 14, 2011 at 1:28 PM |

PokerStars pro Randy 'nanonoko' Lew is in a competive mood; he stated he wants to set a new Guinness World Record at the 2012 PCA. Which record to break, however, he leaves the poker community to decide.

Poker Players

Another Huge HS Day – Isildur1 Loses $775,000

December 13, 2011 at 3:55 PM |

Following his harvest in the weekend, Viktor ’Islidur1’ Blom has now said goodbye to a substantial amount of his winnings at the PokerStars high stakes tables.

Poker Rooms

UB Reacts to Player Data Leak

December 13, 2011 at 1:36 PM |

Last week, a link was published on the 2p2 forum through which personal data of UB players were available to download. After 9 minutes, administrators removed the post but an unpredictable number of downloads could have already occurred by the time. UB now responds to the issue.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic - James Dempsey is Champion

December 12, 2011 at 6:53 PM |

The British James Dempsey won his first WPT title at the Five Diamond World Poker Classic.

Online Poker

Isildur1 Wins 1.5 Milllion Dollars in 48 Hours

December 12, 2011 at 6:08 PM |

As we have mentioned a few days ago, Isildur1 has returned to online poker. He won a massive $1.5 million in less than two days, becoming the centre of attention at the high stakes tables this past weekend.

Poker Players

Isildur1 Returns to PokerStars High Stakes Tables

December 9, 2011 at 4:27 PM |

After a three months’ pause, Viktor ’Isildur1’ Blom has shown up at the PokerStars high stakes tables. He kicked off with a PLO heads-up session against ’VietRussian.’

Poker Humor

“Tony G is Qualified” by SrslySirius

December 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM |

‘SrslySirius,’ the mastermind behind “Party at the DOJ,” the “F*@k You Video” and other epic poker songs, has now come up with his latest craziness, titled “Tony G is Qualified.” Yes, you have guessed, it is about probably the biggest trash talker in poker history. But enough said, let the clip speak for itself. Enjoy!

Poker Tournaments

Over 22 Players at the WSOP $1 Million Event

December 8, 2011 at 3:21 PM |

In June, 2011 WSOP announced that they organise a $1 million-buy-in event in 2012. Over 22 players have already registered, which means it is now an official bracelet-event in next year’s program.

Online Poker

Aces Hangout – Video Chat Poker to Hit Google+

December 8, 2011 at 1:21 PM |

Aces Hangout is the latest poker application developed by Hettema & Bergsten for Google+. The game utilizes the Google+ Hangouts video chat to bring the experience of live poker closer to the online community.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Prague - Andrey Pateychuk Wins His Second Major Tourney this Year

December 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM |

The main event of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prague ended with the victory of Andrey Pateychuk. The Russian poker player went home with €450,000 in winnings. 

Online Poker

Real Money Poker to Hit Facebook?

December 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM |

Facebook would launch real money poker in the United Kingdom in the first quarter of 2012. Negotiations are now proceeding with several online gaming providers.

Poker Rooms

iPoker Introduces New Rake Calculation in 2012

December 3, 2011 at 4:40 PM |

The iPoker network is to introduce a new rake calculation method in 2012, resembling Ongame’s Essence in some ways. The iPoker system will, however, have smaller effect on the winning players’ rakeback.

Poker Tournaments

Prague Poker Festival Is Launched – Without Jungleman12 HU

December 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM |

With the WPT Prague Main Event, the Prague Poker Festival kicked off yesterday, featuring a total of 18 events, including the EPT and GSOP Main Events as well. Jungleman12's HU challenge is, however, probably cancelled.