Full Tilt Poker Shuts Down, Merges with PokerStars

Full Tilt Poker is officially shutting down, with all accounts transferring to PokerStars starting in April. This decision, announced in a press release by Amaya on February 16, aims to focus on developing and promoting a single product by merging the two teams. Director of Rational Group, Rafi Ashkenazi, promises a greater variety of games, more players, and higher prize pools.

Players without a PokerStars account can use their Full Tilt nickname if it is available. If a PokerStars account already exists, it will be the only one usable starting in April. Full Tilt's avatars and bonus program The Deal will be retained on the new platform.

In other news, the software for Ivey Poker, developed by the Russian company Enterra, is available for purchase. The software, originally created for poker pro Phil Ivey, offers a full poker experience with multiple features. Additionally, the Global Poker League draft is set to take place on February 25 in Los Angeles. Max Pescatori will be the first to pick players for his team. Several top players, including Steve O'Dwyer and Nick Petrangelo, have declined to participate in the league.