Gus Hansen's Return and PokerStars' Controversial Changes

Gus Hansen, a legendary poker player, has returned to the online poker scene after a two-year hiatus. Hansen, who was last seen playing poker, gave a lengthy interview to Pokernews, detailing his activities over the past two years. He mentioned involvement in the music business in Denmark and revealed that he lost $20 million online before the closure of Full Tilt.

PokerStars has announced significant changes to their rakeback system, which has sparked controversy among players. The new system reduces the rakeback for Supernova players to 27% and introduces monthly requirements to maintain the status. Additionally, Stars Coins balances will now expire after six months. These changes have been criticized for mimicking last year's actions and potentially removing skill from the game.

In other news, David Baazov, the former CEO of Amaya Inc., is rumored to be planning to buy PokerStars for $3.6 billion. However, representatives from the companies allegedly involved in the deal have denied any knowledge of the transaction. Meanwhile, Phil Ivey is embroiled in a legal dispute with Borgata over a $9 million win. The casino is seeking to recover the entire amount, including Ivey's winnings, service charges, and their expected return on investment.