Kentucky Supreme Court Orders $870M Payment From PokerStars

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Flutter could be stuck paying over one billion in damages from a five-year span where PokerStars was operating unlawfully in the state of Kentucky. Although the Supreme Court in Kentucky has ordered Flutter to pay this exorbitant sum, the company plans to fight the judgment. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A judgment in Kentucky against PokerStars from…

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Betting Odds for PokerStars Celebrity Poker Tournament

Kevin Pollak

This Saturday, PokerStars is hosting its’ “Stars Call for Action” charity virtual poker game featuring many high-profile celebrities going head-to-head. Betting odds for the Stars Call For Action event see Kevin Pollack (+400), Edward Norton (+500), and Don Cheadle (+600) as the early favorites. LAS VEGAS – As nationwide lockdowns roll past another week full…

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PokerStars Founder Admits To Illegal Operation, Awaits Sentencing Date

Isai Iheinberg

The Department of Justice announced that Isai Scheinberg, founder of PokerStars, pled guilty to all chargers. Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker were also poker sites named in the case. Scheinberg was arrested in Switzerland and extradited to the US in January. NEW YORK — The infamous Black Friday case that completely reshaped online poker…

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