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Old 04-24-2012, 04:19 PM   #1666
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

Sounds to good to be true, but hopefully it is.
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:20 PM   #1667
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

If PS buys FT, will they own both as two separate entities? FT software with all the PS promo?
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:21 PM   #1668
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?)

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Old 04-24-2012, 04:21 PM   #1669
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:21 PM   #1670
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?)

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Here's my take:

I talked to some people who heard the same thing as Deeb did. Their understanding is as follows: the implication is that FTP will be marketed as a "clean" poker site with all "bad actors" (such as Isai or other people indicted on Black Friday) removed to the US market WHEN/IF regulation/legalization becomes a reality in the US. Meaning them re-opening to the US market is not understood to be an imminent thing, but something which will require future political/legal/legislative action.

Again, my friends said they are implying this based off some vague reports they've heard from insiders privy to information about the deal. It appears no one said anything explicitly.
Karak,

This would be my guess too. However, hope you can clarify your sentence, "FTP will be marketed as a clean poker site..."

1. Do you mean PS/FTP? Or just FTP?
2. When you say "marketed"... do you mean that the DoJ is sort of lobbying for them? Or just that they are marketing themselves as clean? I don't see why PS does the deal if it's the latter. Seems more like they would want some kind of assurance that the DoJ will push for them when they are up for license review (or whatever system gets put in place).
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:22 PM   #1671
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

Based on stars statement they might not even comment during the week
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:24 PM   #1672
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

So how do the pocket kings jobs fit into this picture?
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:24 PM   #1673
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

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According to the OP, FTP will be open in the US??? YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

Why can't Stars also be open in the US then?
Once again, FTP won't be open in the US immediately. Rather, once regulation passes in the US, FTP will have the opportunity to re-enter the US market.
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:25 PM   #1674
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

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So how do the pocket kings jobs fit into this picture?
yeah, what about that portuguese speaking guy that was supposed to start working beginning of may? lol
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:26 PM   #1675
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

since marco came in the guests have barely got a word in.
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:26 PM   #1676
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

EDIT: oh and I asked deeb a question

waco: by open in US, u mean once the feds act?
waco: or open in the current market
deeb: im not sure
deeb: which is why I didnt clairfy

^ thewacokidd posted this on P5's.


so that clears that up alot
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:27 PM   #1677
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lol mike matusow....didnt that retard offer to buy ftp money saying ftp wasnt going under? Then him and his retard brother said over and over how Howie and company were going to pay etc... How can anyone believe a word that moron says?
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:27 PM   #1678
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

I wanna punch Marco in the face and then duct tape is mouth. This guy is a moron and should be kicked off the show!
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:29 PM   #1679
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

So, I feel like this is what the wizarding world the first time baby Harry beat Lord Voldemort-a ton of people not wanting to believe the rumors, and if the rumors get confirmed, there's going to be one helluva party.

(end stupid-trying to be funny-dumbass-post that goes along with every other dumbass post ITT)
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:29 PM   #1680
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Re: Big News: PokerStars Purchases FTP(?) Cliffs in OP Last update 4/24 1:02PM PT

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I wanna punch Marco in the face and then duct tape is mouth. This guy is a moron and should be kicked off the show!
Hes telling the truth about GBT.
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