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Pokerstars Purchases FTP???

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  1. kdunlapmo kdunlapmo is offline

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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 3:17pm)

    Is this true? It's not April 1st..so...wtf? I just saw this on 2p2

    x-posted: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/29...s-ftp-1197424/
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 3:43pm) in reply to kdunlapmo

    The thread at 2+2 is exploding.....I would call BS here
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 3:53pm) in reply to kdunlapmo

    @alex_dreyfus: pokerstars buys FullTilt for a consideration of $750m, including settlement with DOJ and full balances of players (330m). I'm impressed.
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:09pm) in reply to Diver1

    SICKKKKK

    thr 2+2 thread is growig faster that i can read =I
     
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:16pm) in reply to LiquidSw0rd

    in on page 1
     
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:17pm) in reply to elimherr

     
  7. jediwithaces jediwithaces is offline

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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:21pm) in reply to LiquidSw0rd

    stars doesn't need FT the brand, the software, the pros, there none existent market share, or the outstanding debt. this story is bs coming from a 1st time poster. like any good ponzi scheme keep feeding the investors lies.
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:26pm) in reply to jediwithaces

    pokerstars reps viewing the thread and have yet to deny it. Plus many sources telling the mods there not to delete the thread. Seems like there might actually be some truth behind the rumor.
     
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:29pm) in reply to MikeBucks

    I thought the tapie group it...wtf...
    Or was that just "FTP2"?
    Anyone clue me in here?
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:32pm) in reply to djdoodoo

    Groupe Bernard Tapie's lawyer just told me, "Tapie Group will be releasing a statement soon."

    Not sure what the statement is about quite yet, but I'll post as soon as I know.
     
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:32pm) in reply to kdunlapmo

    This is sick if its true. Based on the lack of any denials coming out, I would not be surprised. From a competition point of view, I am not sure how I like the 2 biggest sites being both controlled by pokerstars, however, this is good news if its true for player balances. Also, people would flock back to FTP if they knew PokerStars was in ultimately in control.
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  12. kdunlapmo kdunlapmo is offline

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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:33pm) in reply to djdoodoo

     
    Originally Posted by djdoodoo View Post

    I thought the tapie group it...wtf...
    Or was that just "FTP2"?
    Anyone clue me in here?


    No one really knows yet but a lot of speculation right now. Would be a sick level if not true though.

     
    Originally Posted by wackyJaxon View Post

    Also, people would flock back to FTP if they knew pokerstars was in ultimately in control.

    Yes, this would definitely instill a lot of confidence back in people towards FTP
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:39pm) in reply to wackyJaxon

     
    Originally Posted by wackyJaxon View Post

    This is sick if its true. Based on the lack of any denials coming out, I would not be surprised. From a competition point of view, I am not sure how I like the 2 biggest sites being both controlled by pokerstars, however, this is good news if its true for player balances. Also, people would flock back to FTP if they knew PokerStars was in ultimately in control.

    exactly my thoughts...
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:40pm) in reply to kdunlapmo

    As unlikely as I think this is, I sure hope so!!! I could use some thousands right about now! After 1 year I have given up believing that I am ever getting my money back, so I'll take this with a grain of salt in the mean time.
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:42pm) in reply to 4FrusH

    On twitter, reports that Tapie made an announcement that he couldn't get final DOJ approval and suggested "external sabotage" of DOJ negotiations. Adds credibility to reports for sure.

    https://twitter.com/#!/igamingFrance/status/194811717589536768
    Edited By: BigOrangeFan Apr 24th, 2012 at 04:46 PM
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:43pm) in reply to 4FrusH

    If true will this infusion of money be a stimulus to the poker industry?
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:43pm) in reply to wackyJaxon

     
    Originally Posted by wackyJaxon View Post

    Also, people would flock back to FTP if they knew pokerstars was in ultimately in control.


    I still say no way this is true.....but, I think you would be 100% correct here.

    I have been calling people stupid if they send ANY money to FTP even with GBT taking over. But if Stars were to ever take over I'd ship a few grand onto the site as soon as the US was allowed to play.

    To bad it wont be true.........
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:45pm) in reply to Diver1

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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:45pm) in reply to Diver1

    GBT deal is off. OMG. WTF is going on here!
     
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:53pm) in reply to MikeBucks

    Not sure why stars would get involved in this mess especially w/ "external sabotage over DOJ" after GBT seemingly did everything right.
     
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:53pm) in reply to POKER_PANDA

    fun fun
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:54pm) in reply to POKER_PANDA

     
    Originally Posted by POKER_PANDA View Post

    Not sure why Stars would get involved in this mess especially w/ "external sabotage over DOJ" after GBT seemingly did everything right.

    I think Tapie's suggesting pokerstars went to DOJ, upped Tapie's offer and the DOJ basically screwed Tapie at the end. At least that's what it seems to suggest to me.
    Edited By: BigOrangeFan Apr 24th, 2012 at 04:56 PM
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 4:56pm) in reply to BigOrangeFan

    Well this is some news...
     
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 5:00pm) in reply to BigOrangeFan

     
    Originally Posted by BigOrangeFan View Post

    I think Tapie's suggesting pokerstars went to DOJ, upped Tapie's offer and the DOJ basically screwed Tapie at the end. At least that's what it seems to suggest to me.


    yep after reading more into it i agree.... Cates was twittering about very promising Tilt news yesterday, and a week ago or two Daniel Negreneu was saying people would get paid back by WSOP. and wow at pokerstars if true. let GBT do all the leg work and wait till last minute and double offer..... pretty savvy business move if true
    Edited By: POKER_PANDA Apr 24th, 2012 at 05:01 PM
     
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 5:01pm) in reply to POKER_PANDA

    http://pokerfuse.com/news/poker-room...tles-with-doj/

    HOLY CRAP???????????
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 5:03pm) in reply to Diver1

    holy fuck.
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 5:04pm) in reply to POKER_PANDA

    I really don't understand this from a stars business POV. Why would duplicating your resources to make two significantly different sites open be better for you than just keeping one open. Duplicating your overhead loses you the volume advantage.
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 5:08pm) in reply to that_pope

    "PokerUpdate has received information from credible sources at Full Tilt offices in Cherry Wood, Dublin that pokerstars have indeed purchased the Full Tilt assets."


    http://pokerupdate.com/news/the-full...ll-tilt-poker/
     
  29. Dan Dan is online now Administrator

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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 5:08pm) in reply to jediwithaces

    Here's a link to PocketFives' feature article that includes everything we know right now about the rumored deal between PokerStars and Full Tilt:

    http://www.pocketfives.com/articles/...hortly-587332/
     
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    Apr 24th, 2012 (4/24/2012 5:09pm) in reply to kdunlapmo

    I don't want to get anyone's hopes up but....

    Apparently this is true paying $750M for it, securing $300M in players funds and a payout to the DoJ.

    I wondered what happened to GBT, then there was this statement.

    GBT: "our efforts to obtain final DoJ approval to acquire the assets of Full Tilt Poker have ended without success"

    This would make sense because he probably couldn't secure any US licenses in any case because of his slightly shady past with FC Marseille and Adidas. The Willam Hill Group is also having problems getting an online Nevada license because of the level of scrutiny needed.

    I strongly suspect though that FTP would be a US based online provider since most of its accounts were in the US. There is no need for stars to have 2 global companies but it would also shore up any competition.

    Your thoughts please.
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