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Online Poker Companies to Buy Full Tilt Poker?

August 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM |

According to Canadian-Poker.ca, , a number of poker companies are interested in purchasing Full Tilt Poker, for example Bwin.Party and iPoker network owner Playtech.

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Full Tilt Poker Pays License Fee, Fires Employees

August 10, 2011 at 3:39 PM |

Full Tilt Poker reportedly paid the £250,000 license fee to Alderney, which they were reluctant to do so during the July 26 hearing. They also sacked many of their U.S. employees in order to sort out the company.

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AGCC Hearing - Negotiations in Private, No Investors Present

July 26, 2011 at 7:11 PM |

Full Tilt Poker's AGCC hearing is underway in London, Victoria Park Plaza Hotel, but not publicly as it was announced, Full Tilt lawyers managed to take the case private. Full Tilt Poker owes AGCC £250,000 in license fees, and wants to adjourn the hearing, as they are still in talks with their alleged investors.

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Ongame Opens to Mobile Market - Bwin Launches Android Client

July 22, 2011 at 3:14 PM |

Bwin has been offering an iPhone client to their Austrian and British customers, but now they opened up to an even bigger market: they released their client for Android smarthphones as well, which is available to all Bwin customers all around the world.

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PokerStars Milestone on the Horizon: Hand #65 Billion

July 19, 2011 at 1:07 PM |

The PokerStars Road to 100 Billion promotion is soon to hit its next milestone. Celebrating the 65 billionth hand dealt, about $1 million is expected to be given to the lucky players.

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Full Tilt Poker Shutdown - PartyPoker up by 35%, Cake by 40%

July 13, 2011 at 3:26 PM |

Full Tilt Poker was entirely shut down on June 29th, when the AGCC (Alderney Gambling Control Commission) suspended its operating license. Players had to find a new place to play, this is shown by the latest traffic reports: PartyPoker's traffic increased by 35%, Cake Poker's by 40%.

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Full Tilt Sale Might Be Sealed Next Week

July 8, 2011 at 8:11 PM |

According to recent information, the European investors who are planning to buy into Full Tilt Poker are almost ready to sign the deal, which could be "on the table by the end of next week."

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Fulltiltpoker.fr Lincense Also Suspended

July 5, 2011 at 3:34 PM |

The French gambling commission, ARJEL declared in an official press release that they suspend the operating license of Rekop Ltd. which operates Full Tilt Poker in France.

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AGCC Comments on Ongoing Discussions - FTP to Be Re-opened

July 4, 2011 at 3:05 PM |

The Alderney Gambling Control Commission released a new media release in which they acknowledge that they are in discussions with Full Tilt poker and a third party their objective being the refinancing and re-opening Full Tilt Poker.

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Todd Terry Sues Full Tilt Poker

July 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM |

A class action complaint has been filed against Full Tilt Poker and the related companies and individuals in the U.S. District Court South District of New York. Plaintiffs include Steve Segal, Nick Hammer, Robin Hougdahl and Todd Terry.

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Full Tilt Poker is Sold, Los Angeles Times Claims

July 1, 2011 at 2:56 PM |

The dust doesn't seem to settle around Full Tilt Poker these days; today's breaking news is that the company has been bought by European investors. As a consequence, Phil Ivey dropped the lawsuit against Full Tilt.

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Full Tilt Poker Comments, Looks for New License

June 30, 2011 at 6:30 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has contacted AGCC and their negotiations are underway, but they also contacted the Kahnawake Gaming Commission about the acquisition of a new license. Meanwhile, Full Tilt commented on their license suspension as well.

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PokerStars Reaction to Full Tilt Poker Suspension - PS Funds Are Safe

June 30, 2011 at 2:39 PM |

In a press release, PokerStars ensured their players that they are completely unaffected by the recent developments concerning Full Tilt Poker's operating licence. PokerStars claims all their player's money is "completely safe".

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AK Poker Club - Now Without Cashout Limitations

June 29, 2011 at 6:53 PM |

Ak Poker Club was very popular amongst players so far, because they offered a weak pool filled with Italian players. However, it kept high rollers away, because there were several cashout limitations and rake/cashout terms. Well, not anymore.

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BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt Poker's Operating License Suspended - UPDATED

June 29, 2011 at 3:57 PM |

The news just came in: The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has suspended the operating licence of Full Tilt Poker with immediate effect, as Full Tilt Poker broke U.S. laws, and their operation was illegal.