Major Shifts in Online Gaming: PokerTableRatings, Full Tilt Poker, and Playtech

In a significant development, PokerTableRatings has blocked access to information collected from PokerStars due to pressure from the latter. This move comes as PokerStars enforces its terms and conditions, prohibiting the exchange of data on third-party websites.

Meanwhile, the Alderney Gaming Control Commission (AGCC) will review the license of Full Tilt Poker, a company within the Full Tilt Poker group. This review is seen as a precursor to the imminent reopening of the famous poker room under the management of the Bernard Tapie Group.

Playtech, owner of the iPoker network, plans to acquire a company specializing in social games. This strategic move aligns with the growing interest in social gaming, one of the fastest-growing sectors in online entertainment.