The Bernard Tapie Groupe has provided players with funds at Full Tilt Poker some hope over the last few months. It appeared as though they were making progress in clearing hurdles on their way to purchasing Full Tilt and finally paying players back their funds. Today we have learned that the deal has now failed. Citing unresolvable legal issues and failure to agree on player payment plan, they have now walked away from the deal according to EGR.
In the ever-evolving world of online poker, news is crucial for players who follow the ups and downs of their favorite sites. Recently, the news regarding the failed deal between Full Tilt Poker and the Bernard Tapie Groupe has taken center stage, leaving many players grappling with uncertainty about the return of their funds. As discussions continue to swirl in the community, the potential interest from PokerStars to acquire Full Tilt adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing situation. For updates and insights into the latest developments in this saga, be sure to check out centurycasino-online.com for the latest information and analysis.
On twitter, igaming France has posted: “Laurent Tapie confirms deal is off for FTP buyout, insinuates external sabotage over DOJ negociations. More to follow…#pokerstars”(sic). There has yet to be a public statement from the Tapie Groupe, however we will update the story as more information becomes available.
In an interesting twist, it appears that PokerStars may now be interested in purchasing there once long time competitors, Full Tilt. So far these appear to only be rumours as posted on the popular forum 2+2, but it’s gathering much speculation as in just over 6 hours since being posted there has been over 850 further posts. There are no official statements, but interestingly the igaming France tweet did include the hashtag #pokerstars.
