2011 November 01 Poker News, Events and Happenings
The poker news site Subject: Poker reported Tuesday afternoon that Groupe Bernard Tapie (GBT) has come to an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) which will pave the way for GBT to continue the process of acquiring Full Tilt Poker. Most importantly, the deal should result Full Tilt customers being repaid the lost funds they had on deposit with the former high flyer of the internet gaming industry.
A poker room planned near Regency Square mall won a Jacksonville City Council committee’s support Tuesday for a rezoning that would loosen alcohol restrictions there.The poker room can open with or without the zoning change. But neighborhood critics worried relaxed zoning could encourage a casino-like atmosphere in an area already troubled by loss of other businesses.
ESPN has released its latest edition of The Nuts, and Joe Rogan discussed his views of poker players on his podcast last week.
MGM and Boyd Gaming are the latest to join the online poker fight.
Each year the final tablists of the WSOP Main Event take a four-month hiatus before reconvening in November. Find out what Matt Giannetti has done to prepare.
Groupe Bernard Tapie and the U.S. Department of Justice have reportedly come to an agreement that could ultimately allow for the repayment of players at Full Tilt Poker.
The November Nine will return the Rio on Sunday to complete the 2011 WSOP Main Event. We offer a few suggestions to improve poker’s biggest final table.
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