Tag Archives: PokerStars

I’m Glad I Didn’t Say Which Christmas

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Russ

Back at the end of July came news that the US Department of Justice had settled with PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker on civil claims, and that players would be paid back. I wrote, When will players be repaid? If … Continue reading →

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DOJ Settles Civil Claims Against PokerStars & Full Tilt Poker; Full Tilt Balances to be Refunded to US Players; Settlement with Absolute/UB Also Referenced

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Russ

News came out this morning that the long-rumored deal that would have PokerStars acquire Full Tilt Poker, agree to pay the DOJ $731 million (the rumored amount was $750 million), and pay back players while settling the civil charges it … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up and Wait: FullTilt/PokerStars/Group Bernard Tapie Update

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Russ

This post has nothing to do with taxes, but everything to do with online poker. You’ve been forewarned. Today came news that Group Bernard Tapie has backed out of the deal to acquire the assets of FullTilt Poker. That is … Continue reading →

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