The Daily Rewind: Tapie Says 15 days, PokerScout Figures, iGB Awards
Today we hear from Laurent Tapie who claims that a deal with GBT and the DOJ should be finalised within 15 days. There's an update from PokerScout's online traffic numbers and we celebrate five nominations at the iGB Awards!
The Daily Rewind is your one-stop-shop for a sharp review of the day in poker. Join us here for a mix of the latest news and a more irreverent insight into the poker world. Today we discovered the following topics for you:
Laurent Tapie says deal with DOJ signed in 15 days
IGamingFrance yesterday reported that Laurent Tapie has confirmed an agreement has been made in principle between Groupe Bernard Tapie and the US Department Of Justice.
The deal will enable the French group to take over Full Tilt Poker and start the lengthy process of paying back FTP players.
While Tapie was not forthcoming about the method in which players will be repaid, it appears that some kind of resolution is imminent.
Tapie confirmed, "we will draft an agreement by the end of the week and should sign it within the next 15 days, and we will issue a statement shortly after that will provide more information".
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| Laurent Tapie says 15 days |
PokerScout numbers
It’s been a while since we took a look at online poker traffic, so with the latest numbers in from PokerScout, now seems as good a time as any.
Last week saw PokerStars expand their dominance at the top with a 6% increase, mainly thanks to their 70 Billionth hand promotion.
PartyPoker maintained its slender advantage over iPoker at number two, and the year to date figures highlight 888poker and Bodog as the fastest growing networks.
High stakes corner
The past 24 hours has seen some reasonable action over at PokerStars. "moirhums" was the day's biggest winner, banking $119,367 according to HSDB.
At the other end of the scale "0Human0" and Gavin "gavz101" Cochrane were made to suffer the most, losing $106,970 and $101,831 respectively.
Meanwhile over in Baden, a €300,000 PLO pot was reported by Hochgepokert. The action has been fast and furious and it appears that Theo Jorgenson was the big winner from the game.
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| Theo Jorgenson the big winner in Baden |
PokerStrategy.com nominated for iGB Awards 2012
This year's iGB Awards see PokerStrategy.com nominated in five categories.
Last year saw us victorious in two categories, for best poker affiliate and best overall affiliate. We hope you've enjoyed all the content this year and would appreciate your feedback in our forum thread.
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Hot shot of the day
The mercury in our hot-o-meter is rising steadily and today we reach number 28.
Today's hotshot is former WPT host and Poker After Dark presenter, the gorgeous Shana Hiatt.
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| Hotshot #28 is Shana Hiatt |
