Full Tilt Poker has been sold to European investors, allowing the company to pay $150 million to US players. The deal involves settling a civil lawsuit and addressing accusations from the US Department of Justice.
Full Tilt Poker is in turmoil as Phil Ivey files a lawsuit and the company struggles to find investors. Moneybookers partnership at risk.
Toby Maguire, famous for playing Spider-Man, is entangled in a legal dispute due to his significant poker winnings. The actor has been a regular in high-stakes games with celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Affleck.
EducaPoker has published new articles on Table Ninja and range estimation, both crucial for improving poker skills. The articles are available at different levels within the platform.
Fran Medina 'Nhelios', editor of EducaPoker, will compete in the F1 Poker Challenge and give away half of his prize money. Followers can win a share of the winnings through a private tournament.
PartyGaming is offering daily prizes and a weekly mega draw in June 2011. Prizes include an iPhone 4, a Sony Bravia 46 inch TV, an iPad 2, an iPod Touch, an LCD monitor, and merchandise. The weekly mega draw prizes include a trip to Las Vegas, a Caribbean cruise, a Harley Davidson Fatboy, and a Porsche 911 Carrera.
The U.S. Department of Justice has unfrozen one-third of the funds belonging to American players of Full Tilt Poker, releasing $100-150 million. However, payments to U.S. players have not yet begun.
Toni Dji and Mike Matousov discuss the situation with Full Tilt payments. Full Tilt owners will pay players with their own money.
Don't miss out on the special satellite tournament at Azartia for the EducaPoker VIP Conference. Register by May 17, 2011, at 16:00.