Full Tilt Poker Granted Online Gaming License From Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission

Full Tilt Poker Granted Online Gaming License From Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission PR Newswire DUBLIN, October 9, 2012 DUBLIN, October 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FullTiltPoker.com set to re-open November 6 The Rational Group today announced that the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has granted a licence that will allow Full Tilt Poker to provide online poker services from the Isle of Man. In August of this year, Rational Group, which also operates PokerStars, the world's largest online poker site, acquired the assets of Full Tilt Poker. PokerStars has operated under an Isle of Man licence since 2005. Rational Group will re-launch FullTiltPoker.com on November 6 and has committed to reimburse $184 million to former Full Tilt Poker players who lost their funds when the previous owners ceased operating the site in June 2011. The re- launch has been eagerly awaited by many former customers who enjoyed playing on a site known for its innovative software, game design and appeal to many of the best-known poker players in the world. Full Tilt Poker was granted the Isle of Man licence following thorough scrutiny of the proposed operations by the Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC). In addition to ensuring the operation would be able to meet and comply with the Isle of Man's rigorous standards, the GSC was particularly interested in reviewing the senior management structure that will oversee the operations.