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Tapie Expects Full Tilt Poker to Reopen in January

October 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM |

As we reported last week, Groupe Bernard Tapie and FTP announced they signed an acquisition agreement. This is indeed good news, however, there are still many obstacles in the way of reopening Full Tilt, which Tapie expects to be happening in January 2012. The group will begin negotiations with the DoJ this week.

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BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt Poker Acquired by Groupe Bernard Tapie

September 30, 2011 at 7:40 PM |

Will the players all get their money back after all? - Full Tilt Poker has recently announced in a press release sent to pokerstrategy.com that it has signed an acquisition agreement with the Bernard Tapie Group.

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FTP - Department of Justice can Recompense, French Investors Get Green Light

September 30, 2011 at 5:00 PM |

Although the decision of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) on Thursday raised panic among players, Full Tilt Poker's future fate really depends on the investor.

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BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt Poker License Revoked

September 29, 2011 at 7:52 PM |

As reported earlier, it was likely that the AGCC would suspend Full Tilt Poker's license after the poker room was not able to meet the requirements set out by ther Gambling Control Commission.

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The Silence of the AGCC – The French May Back Out if Licence Is Revoked

September 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM |

The mysterious group of French investors is currently in negotiations with the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) as they wish to prevent revoking the licence of Full Tilt Poker (FTP). If they do not succeed, they may back out of the deal.

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Reactions to DoJ Charges against FTP

September 23, 2011 at 5:52 PM |

Full Tilt Poker lawyers deny the company working as a Ponzi-scheme, while Rafe Furst issues an open letter on the accusations. Meanwhile, the AGCC hearing is over but apparently without a decision, announcement is expected on Monday, 26th September.

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FTP Misery to End with French Investors?

September 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM |

According to Subject: Poker, a group of French investors consider buying Full Tilt Poker. If the business is concluded, all funds are guaranteed to be returned to players worldwide.

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BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt Poker' Leaders Stole Player Funds

September 21, 2011 at 1:39 PM |

The United States Department of Justice amended its civil complaint, accusing Full Tilt Poker's leadership (mainly Howard Lederer, Ray Bitar, Chris Ferguson and Rafe Furst) with the theft of approximately $443 million besides money laundering and bank fraud charges. The AGCC hearing continues today, but prospects don't look too good for Full Tilt Poker.

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Full Tilt Poker vs AGCC - Trial Goes on Today

September 20, 2011 at 1:29 PM |

Although no official statement has been published, inside sources say no progress has been yet achieved by Full Tilt Poker at the hearing of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) on the 19th September.

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Full Tilt Poker Statement: Saving €12 Million

September 15, 2011 at 12:48 PM |

In its latest statement of 14th September, Full Tilt Poker announces the cost cutting measures the company plans to take. In addition to the savings that may affect 250 positions, FTP also hints at negotiations with a number of possible investors.

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Full Tilt Poker's Hearing Postponed to September 19th

September 7, 2011 at 1:18 PM |

The resumption of Full Tilt Poker's hearing, which was originally set for "no later than September 15th" is now set for Monday, September 19th, according to AGCC (Alderney Gambling Control Commission). The hearing is set to take place in London, at the Riverbank Park Plaza Hotel.

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4 x $1,000 First Depositor Freerolls at PokerStars

September 1, 2011 at 6:43 PM |

PokerStars offers four freerolls in September with a bankroll of $1,000 each, for those who deposit now for the first time to the room via Rakerace.com. In addition, you are also eligible for the 100% up to $600 deposit bonus.

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FTP Lawyer Answers – Or Does He?

August 30, 2011 at 8:18 PM |

Full Tilt Poker lawyer Jeff Ifrah has recently created a 2p2 account so as to be able to answer forum members’ questions, but he ended up giving only indirect responses. Will FTP ever talk straight finally?

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Full Tilt Poker - The Latest News

August 23, 2011 at 7:09 PM |

Newer lawsuits, Full Tilt apologizes in writing, resignations within the company and still looking for an investor. September 15 is drawing closer and closer.

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Lock Poker to Take Legal Action against Macedo

August 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM |

The best known face of Lock Poker, Eric ‘Rizen’ Lynch mentioned in a recent blog post that the room was to “pursue legal action” against José ‘Girah’ Macedo, the Portuguese scammer.