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In a surprising move, US authorities conducted raids on the offices of major poker companies in Costa Rica. The offices of PokerStars, Ultimate Bet, and Absolute Poker were targeted, leading to the temporary displacement of employees.
The FTOPS XX poker series featured 45 tournaments with notable wins from Russian players. Canada led in earnings, while Russia secured significant prize money.
Juan Carreño presented his latest book, Manual de Torneos Multimesa, in a lively event hosted by EducaPoker. Alejandro Roig won the tournament with a prize of 2.600€.
Ladbrokes is hosting two major tournaments for cash game and Sit and Go players with a combined prize pool of 27,000€. New players can also claim additional bonuses.
Full Tilt Poker Series is set to host live tournaments in Russia and Ukraine, with three stages planned for Kyiv. Free qualifying tournaments will be held online.
Dasti Schmidt has proposed measures to improve the image of online poker, including banning statistical programs and encouraging better behavior from players to attract sponsors.
PokerStars has introduced new daily tournaments with guaranteed prizes up to 100,000$. A special satellite tournament is happening tonight.
Blanca Gaming of Antigua, the owner of AP/UB, has filed for bankruptcy in Norway. The company's future and the fate of players' funds remain uncertain.
EducaPoker is set to launch its VIP Store in May, offering personalized coaching and other exclusive services. The store will feature products in four categories: Coaching, Support Software, Events, and Gifts.
The SCOOP 2011 online tournament series kicks off on May 8, 2011, with earlier start times and a reduced prize pool. The first event is a 6-max no-limit hold'em tournament.