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TournamentsFebruary 21, 2013·1 min read
Poker World Buzz: Chris Ferguson Cleared, Big Tournaments Ahead
Chris Ferguson, a former owner of FullTilt and a world champion poker player, has settled with US authorities and had all charges dropped against him. Ferguson paid an undisclosed amount from his Citybank account and an additional $2,350,000 in fines. The US Department of Justice initially sought $42 million from him.
The Sunday Million tournament on PokerStars, which started seven years ago, will celebrate its anniversary with a $7,000,000 guaranteed prize pool on March 3. The tournament, which has become one of the most famous in online poker, will feature a first-place prize of at least $1,000,000.
The FTOPS XXII tournament series on FullTilt will begin on March 17 and feature 38 tournaments with a total guaranteed prize pool of $10,000,000. The main event, with a $640 buy-in, will be held on March 31. The series will include a high roller tournament with a $1,000,000 guarantee and a $2,100 buy-in.
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