August 22 2011, Chad Holloway

For well over a month, poker fans have heard rumors that a group of European investors had expressed interest in acquiring Full Tilt Poker, which gave credence to the possibility that players may actually see refunds. However, that enthusiasm dwindled as news regarding a possible takeover grew stagnate.

In a press release issued exclusively to PokerNews by Full Tilt Poker, it seems the company is now seeking other possible investors. Here is the press release which we received Monday, August 22, 2011, in its entirety:

Dublin, Ireland (August 22, 2011) - On August 16, Irish based Pocket Kings Ltd., brand executor for the Full Tilt Poker moniker, concluded the exclusivity period of negotiations with their current potential investor.

While Pocket Kings Ltd. plans to continue discussions with its current investor, the company has now begun negotiations with additional potential investors to conclude the sale/partnership of the Full Tilt Poker brand and its assets.

Full Tilt Poker apologizes for its lack of communication with its customers over the last month and a half, but it has been grappling with unexpected and complex legal and financial issues arising from Black Friday and its aftermath. In addition, the company has had to be circumspect about disclosing the progress of negotiations with potential investors because there is often a requirement of strict confidentiality.

To the extent that it can do so without jeopardizing future opportunities, Full Tilt Poker will strive to have better communication with its customers going forward. Full Tilt Poker’s number one priority remains the same: to secure an infusion of capital to repay all of its worldwide customers.

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August 22 2011, Barry Carter

This week at PartyPoker, qualify for Oktoberfest for just a deposit, and look for a Cow in Germany with Tony G.

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We have already told you about the amazing packages PartyPoker VIPs can win to the legendary German beer festival, Oktoberfest. There is now another way to win one of two further exclusive packages to the event.

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Tony G looking for the Professor and a Cow

Tony G has been really touched this week at the news that Yvonne the cow has become a big star in Germany after escaping from a farm. Hunters have permission to shoot her, but Tony is among the many campaigners stepping in to try and save her:

Yvonne the Cow

Naturally Tony could not resist the opportunity to stick the needle in to a certain professor:

“This all got me thinking of my search for the professor – where’s my money!? I couldn’t find him on the golf course and I don’t think he is roaming the woods of Bavaria. The professor didn’t run in front of a police car though. Would the Yvonne tactic work for him? Put a big stud of a buyer in a pen to lure him in – maybe the Tiger Woods of poker and a group of international investors will tempt him out of the woods? Who will they find first Yvonne or The Professor?”

Keep up with Tony’s antics, at the PartyPoker Blog.

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