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PokerStars gains Irish Remote Bookmakers Licence

Amaya Inc igaming brand PokerStars has confirmed that it has been granted a Remote Bookmakers Licence by the Irish Revenue Commissioners the regulatory body for betting in the Republic of Ireland. Ireland passed its new ‘Gambling Act 2015’ last April, aiming to introduce new amendments and regulations to the governing of online gambling services. The introduction of the act will …

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Neymar & Ronaldo launch PokerStars’ biggest social media campaign

SBC News Neymar & Ronaldo launch PokerStars' biggest social media campaign

Amaya Inc igaming brand PokerStars has announced the launch of its biggest ever social media campaign. The campaign will feature global football stars and official PokerStars brand ambassadors Neymar (Brazil/FC Barcelona) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Real Madrid) alongside Ronaldo Luís Nazário (former Brazil/Real Madrid and FC Barcelona player) The Facebook partnership team announced that the exclusive PokerStars advertisements would be released …

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Amaya Inc looks to refinance long term debt plans

SBC News Amaya Inc looks to refinance long term debt plans

Issuing a corporate update, Toronto listed Amaya Inc has announced that it will refinance certain terms of its debt incurred in last year’s acquisition of Rational Group (PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker brands). Updating the market Amaya expects to repay approximately $575 million (£370 million) of its outstanding $800 million second lien term loan. Amaya is set to carry out …

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PokerStars launches live California poker tournaments to support iPoker

SBC News PokerStars launches live California poker tournaments to support iPoker

Amaya Inc brand PokerStars has launched a series of California live tournaments named ‘Let California Play’ to raise awareness for internet poker and support for Californian pro-poker legislation. PokerStars has partnered with two Californian Indian tribes and three Los Angles card rooms to help host the tournaments. The online poker operator further confirmed the launch of website Californians4ipoker.com. A number …

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PokerStars rolls out UK betting product

SBC News PokerStars rolls out UK betting product

Amaya Inc igaming brand PokerStars this weekend launched its sports betting product for the UK market, processing sports betting wagers on select markets via the PokerStars 7 client. PokerStars’ sports betting product at present is offering a limited selection of sports markets to its UK player base. Sports betting markets available on the client include football, basketball, tennis, rugby union …

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PokerStars adds Cristiano Ronaldo as Global Brand Ambassador

SBC News PokerStars adds Cristiano Ronaldo as Global Brand Ambassador

Amaya Inc gaming brand PokerStars has confirmed that FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Team PokerStars as a Global Brand Ambassador. The online poker operator will utilise Ronaldo in its global marketing campaigns, as PokerStars looks to maximise its marketing coverage. Ronaldo announced his role with PokerStars via a personal video placed on his Facebook Page, where …

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NetEnt launches games content on PokerStars

SBC News NetEnt launches games content on PokerStars

Igaming games developer NetEnt has furthered its casino content partnership with Amaya Gaming by announcing that a selection of its renowned game portfolio is now also live and available in PokerStars’ new casino offering. NetEnt continues to expand its customer base and the launches with Rational Group’s well-known poker sites PokerStars and Full Tilt enables distribution to a new group …

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PokerStars acquisition rockets Amaya performance

SBC News PokerStars acquisition rockets Amaya performance

Toronto listed Amaya Gaming the operating company of PokerStars and Full Tilt online gaming brands has reported opening Q1 2015 revenues of CAD $340 million(£180 million) (Q1 2014: CAD $12.8 million) as the operator incorporates the corporate performance of its acquired brands. Amaya Gaming who has sold non -ore assets in early 2015, to concentrate on expanding its PokerStars and …

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Neymar Jnr joins team PokerStars

SBC News Neymar Jnr joins team PokerStars

Amaya Gaming poker subsidiary PokerStars has confirmed Barcelona FC and Brazil international football star Neymar Jnr as its new poker ambassador. The popular football star will promote PokerStars Academy., as the operator looks to extend its coverage and presence in the Latin and South American poker markets “Neymar Jr is one of the brightest stars in the sporting world and PokerStars …

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