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Merger of PokerStars and Full Tilt Confirmed

Merger of PokerStars and Full Tilt Confirmed

Akos February 17, 2016 20:25:29

Amaya is preparing for the merger of PokerStars and Full Tilt as the latter is underperforming since 2012. According to Canada gambling news, the merger of PokerStars and Full Tilt is coming in no more than six weeks. Amaya’s decision was triggered by four consecutive years of decline on the Full Tilt platform. The once […]

PokerStars Earns Sports Betting License in Denmark

PokerStars Earns Sports Betting License in Denmark

Akos December 8, 2015 16:35:27

PokerStars, an Amaya Inc. brand is entering the Danish sports betting market with a one-year license. PokerStars announced that the Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority) has granted them a temporary one-year sports betting license. The popular gambling site has also shared their plan to acquire a full five-year license. Their sports betting services will launch soon, […]

PokerStars Is the Best Poker Site According to eGaming Review

PokerStars Is the Best Poker Site According to eGaming Review

Daniel November 25, 2015 13:55:22

At the eGaming Review awards, PokerStars was named the best poker site amongst poker online games operators. Canadian online gambling operator Amaya’s brand PokerStars won the category of ’Poker Operator of the Year’ at the eGaming Review awards in London on November 24, UK gambling news report. That makes PokerStars the best poker site for […]

Amaya to Launch BetStars Sportsbook

Amaya to Launch BetStars Sportsbook

Katrina P. November 11, 2015 12:45:31

Amaya, parent company of PokerStars, has purchased multiple domain names in preparation of the launch of the independent online BetStars sportsbook. In big gambling news, Amaya has been acquiring domain names such as BetStars.com, BetStars.eu, BetStars.co.uk, and BetStars.net behind the scenes these past few months in preparation of the launch of the new BetStars Sportsbook. […]

Changes at PokerStars Will Hurt Pro Players

Changes at PokerStars Will Hurt Pro Players

Daniel November 5, 2015 18:13:44

Amaya’s online poker room continues to push for preserving the game as a recreational activity, so the new changes at PokerStars will only hurt the pros and high rollers. • Changes in favor of casual players • Amaya: online poker must remain a fun game • PS want more of Ronaldo and Neymar PokerStars announced […]

PokerStars Questionnaire on Daily Fantasy Sports Interest

PokerStars Questionnaire on Daily Fantasy Sports Interest

Akos July 21, 2015 02:20:19

The recent questionnaire is another sign proving the release of a PokerStars Daily Fantasy Sports game in the US. PokerStars, the well-known online poker and casino game provider follows their plans to introduce the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). The renowned company has decided to ask their former US customers some questions about their interest in […]

David Baazov Re-elected for Chief Executive at Amaya Gaming

David Baazov Re-elected for Chief Executive at Amaya Gaming

Petar June 23, 2015 06:35:56

Amaya showed their confidence in Baazov by promoting him as the “old-new” CEO of the company. With 96% of the votes of the shareholders, David Baazov was again elected for chief executive at Amaya Gaming, despite the insider trading probe in which he was involved, gambling news reports. According to Baazov, this case did not […]

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes New PokerStars Ambassador

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes New PokerStars Ambassador

Bence May 29, 2015 08:04:44

PokerStars has announced that they have agreed with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Portuguese to become Global Brand Ambassador. Representatives of PokerStars have announced that the popular poker destionation and Cristiano Ronaldo have reached an agreement, due to which the superstar footballer will be the new Global Brand Ambassador, according to Portuguese gambling news. CR7 has […]

Online Gambling Liberalized by the Kenyan Government

Online Gambling Liberalized by the Kenyan Government

Akos May 22, 2015 10:41:32

Amongst African governments, Kenya is one of the most progressive thinking countries in terms of gambling and its effect on the economy. Kenyan government embraces online gambling by making clear cut laws for operators and their customers. Following the new Kenyan gambling laws, the online gaming community will have legal places to play and the […]

Neymar Becomes PokerStars Ambassador

Neymar Becomes PokerStars Ambassador

Daniel May 8, 2015 03:06:46

Amaya announced that the football star of Barcelona and the Brazilian national team is going to advertise and represent PokerStars internationally. Amaya Inc. (also known as Amaya Gaming) revealed that international superstar Neymar will represent PokerStars in the future. The footballing and social media idol will appear in PokerStars ads, and at charitable events also. […]

Resorts Casino Hotel Attracts More Players with Online Gaming Platform

Resorts Casino Hotel Attracts More Players with Online Gaming Platform

Phyllis F. April 21, 2015 05:16:55

New online iGaming platform is part of Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino Hotel investment project to continue growth and ensure success. Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino Hotel is following the growing trend of online gambling by offering an online gaming platform, under US gambling laws, in New Jersey. Included on the platform of the real-money online casino […]

Resorts Casino Hotel Attracts More Players with Online Gaming Platform

Resorts Casino Hotel Attracts More Players with Online Gaming Platform

Phyllis F. April 21, 2015 05:16:55

New online iGaming platform is part of Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino Hotel investment project to continue growth and ensure success. Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino Hotel is following the growing trend of online gambling by offering an online gaming platform, under US gambling laws, in New Jersey. Included on the platform of the real-money online casino […]

Amaya Announces Managerial Changes at Rational Group

Amaya Announces Managerial Changes at Rational Group

Daniel April 14, 2015 14:15:37

It was confirmed that Amaya Inc. assigned new COO and CMO to Rational Group, the business that runs online gambling sites PokerStars and Full Tilt. The new chief operating officer is Israel Rosenthal, while the new chief marketing officer is Gino Appiotti at Rational Group,gambling news reports. Amaya stated that before the new assignments a […]

A Bubbly Line Up Of PokerStars Events Transforms Poker Players Into Millionaires

A Bubbly Line Up Of PokerStars Events Transforms Poker Players Into Millionaires

Phyllis F. April 7, 2015 04:17:06

40 billion dollars prizepool guaranteed in May Tourney which starts on May 10 until May 24. PokerStars, the Amaya company’s top poker subsidiary, which operates under EU gambling laws is hosting a the 2015 PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP), with a total guaranteed prizepool of $40,000,000 from running from May 10-24. There will […]

Thanks To PokerStars 5 Players To Become Millionaires In The Next 2 Months

Thanks To PokerStars 5 Players To Become Millionaires In The Next 2 Months

Phyllis F. March 31, 2015 08:13:47

There will be a six-player Millionaire Finals tourneys on May 10 at 13:00 ET, where two new cash millionaires will be crowned, one in each of the finals. ‘PokerStars Makes Millionaires’ campaign has begun which will certainly bring the spotlight on 5 online poker players as they will certainly be transformed overnight into millionaires, thanks […]

Three Top Amaya Gambling Brands Awarded UK Gambling Licenses

Three Top Amaya Gambling Brands Awarded UK Gambling Licenses

Phyllis F. March 25, 2015 04:40:33

PokerStars and Full Tilts regulatory approach and their commitment to integrity, security, and consumer protection allowed the 2 subsidiaries to obtain licenses from 12 European law zones. Amaya’s PokerStars and Full Tilt have at last been licenses from the UK Gambling Commission to operate online poker and other gaming within the United Kingdom. This puts […]

PokerStars Triumphantly Launches Micromillions Championship for the Tenth Time

PokerStars Triumphantly Launches Micromillions Championship for the Tenth Time

Phyllis F. March 10, 2015 09:11:58

PokerStars sets to host Micromillions 10 championship with 100 events and $5 million guaranteed – beginning March 19. Come March 19, PokerStars, the Amaya company, which operates under US gambling laws will kick off its MicroMillions 10 championship. The championship will be host to 100 events and there are $5 million in guaranteed prize money. […]

Blockbuster PokerStars Deal with Amaya May Have Run Foul of the Law

Blockbuster PokerStars Deal with Amaya May Have Run Foul of the Law

Phyllis F. February 23, 2015 08:10:16

Amaya claims that their officers, directors and employees are innocent and that they are cooperating fully with ongoing investigations. Speculations are on over PokerStars‘ acquisition by Quebec-based Amaya Gaming, which was sold for billions of dollars. Investigators from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are looking into the deal involving the gaming firm more closely […]

Atlantic City Dealt Another Bum Hand

Atlantic City Dealt Another Bum Hand

Nich Moore February 20, 2015 04:40:44

Apparently it isn’t just economic hardships that are to blame for Atlantic City feeling the squeeze, as it now emerges one of its biggest enemies is their very own Governor Last year Atlantic City’s woes were big news in the gambling news pages as the jewel of the east coast found itself getting squeezed on […]

The week in pictures: December 9th – 16th, 2014

The week in pictures: December 9th – 16th, 2014

Nich Moore December 16, 2014 07:45:12

Last week was another coaster ride of ups and downs so lets take a moment to look back at some of the stories that hit the headlines around the world With the NSA already embarrassed it was the CIA’s turn to look appallingly bad at its job with the Senate Intelligence Committee report into their […]

The week in pictures: December 9th – 16th, 2014

The week in pictures: December 9th – 16th, 2014

Nich Moore December 16, 2014 07:45:12

Last week was another coaster ride of ups and downs so lets take a moment to look back at some of the stories that hit the headlines around the world With the NSA already embarrassed it was the CIA’s turn to look appallingly bad at its job with the Senate Intelligence Committee report into their […]

Amaya Shares Brought Down by Investigation

Amaya Shares Brought Down by Investigation

Frederick H. December 13, 2014 17:31:47

Quebec’s Securities Regulator has launched an investigation into the acquisition of The Rational Group, a parent company of PokerStars. As a result, stocks have plummeted. Amaya Inc has suffered an 18 percent drop in shares after it announced a launch of an investigation into their latest acquisition. Quebec’s Securities Regulator will lead the inquiry into […]

Amaya Gaming Hot for Investment Despite Stock Price Drops

Amaya Gaming Hot for Investment Despite Stock Price Drops

Rab April 25, 2014 18:38:46

Amaya Gaming Group Inc, has seen its stock price take a hit after a recent earnings miss, but the company’s long-term outlook was largely unaffected, making the stock now priced-to-buy for investors. The Pointe-Claire-based company, which serves the online and mobile betting and physical gambling industries, looks poised to generate substantial growth through its services […]