The two day SCOOP 2012 Main Event tournaments began on Sunday May 20th. Play was halted at the conclusion of level 20 (10 hours) and resumed early this afternoon. After two weeks worth of events, and many players entering many of the available events, a mere 10 hour first day was welcomed by those who [...]
Last week, it was confirmed that the Groupe Bernard Tapie (GBT) came to an agreement to buy the Fulltilt name, assets and debts from the U.S. Department of Justice for a sum of $80 million. The agreement stated that the GBT would be responsible for paying back all international player balances, while American players would [...]
Last week Group Bernard Tapie (GBT) and the Department of Justice came to an agreement which would allow the GBT to purchase Full Tilt Poker and its assets. Currently Full Tilt Poker and all player funds are being held by the American Justice Department. The GBT is reportedly going to pay $80 million to the [...]
With new ownership waiting in the wings, it appears as though Full Tilt Poker may be gearing up to re-apply for their license with the Alderney Gaming Control Commission. Group Bernard Tapie, the main suitor involved with the beleaguered gaming giant, has high hopes regarding a potential reinstatement.
Recently, with the Full Tilt scandal, online poker in the USA has been getting lots of bad press across the country. With the exception of a few bright spots, such as Tom Dwan’s defense of online poker in a recent Fox News interview, most of the headlines have been glum. Last month the Department of [...]