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PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel Goes Live, Merges US Player Pools and Rolls Out New Platform

BREAKING • The much-awaited FanDuel Poker launches as PokerStars shuts down its legacy software and moves to its sister brand in the US market.

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Mixed reactions greet PokerStars x FanDuel new software.

Now that the new PokerStars x FanDuel platform is live, player feedback is rolling in and it’s a split pot.

Some users are praising the software as “user-friendly” and “solid,” while others aren’t holding back, calling it a massive downgrade. As expected with any major update, plenty of players are also chiming in with suggestions and areas for improvement.

It’s classic poker community energy, resistance to change on one side, cautious optimism on the other. We’ve rounded up a few tweets, though the conversation is happening across other platforms too, including Discord.

Early days, but the verdict? Definitely mixed.

PartyPoker appoints yet another prominent player as its ambassador.

PartyPoker Tour has expanded its ambassador roster once again, this time bringing in Barny Boatman, founding member of the Hendon Mob and former PokerStars Team Pro, as its 10th ambassador, with the appointment made earlier this week.

He now joins the likes of Joe Beevers, Barry Carter, Sam Acheampong, Glenn Brown, Natalie Bromley, Rebecca Hardisty, Daniel Garcia, Niall Farrell, Barbara Jimenez, and the Staple brothers as part of the growing lineup.

Adding a bit of April 1st humor, he sarcastically tweeted about the “end of my long and happy association with Party Poker,” saying he “very much enjoyed” his time and “wished it could continue,” before blaming “exciting new project” clashes, a classic tongue-in-cheek bluff that landed well.

Nice touch. Well played!

Minor bumps for PokerStars x FanDuel, but the cards are flying again.

PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel is officially live, marking a big change for PokerStars operations in the US market.

With the move, PokerStars has retired its legacy software and launched a brand-new poker client. And like any fresh deal, there were a few shaky hands early on. Some teething issues cropped up, leading to a brief pause as games were taken down for emergency maintenance.

But no long delays here, the tables are back up, games are running, and players are back in action on FanDuel Poker.

You need to sign up to play on the new PokerStars platform on FanDuel even if you once had an existing Stars account.

Both new and existing PokerStars players in Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey need to sign up and create a new account if you want play on the new site, housed on FanDuel.

Just so you know, all players, can take advantage of a new 100% deposit bonus up to $1000 plus $30 in free tickets.

A million jackpot just hit Winamax Expresso in Omaha variant.

Well, well, well… Winamax Expresso just hit the million jackpot and it came in the Expresso Omaha variant 🤯

This might actually be the first time ever a lottery-style Sit & Go in Omaha has reached that level. And it came in a €5 buy-in, just wow!

Kevin Martin wraps up his WSOP Online run.

GGPoker ambassador Kmart looks back on the WSOP Online and talks about his wins and where he can still improve.

Terrance Reid tries to clear up WSOP Europe misinformation around their 'staffing fees’.

Hopefully Reid’s post will allay some fears that dealers and staff were not being paid fairly.

Who named this PokerStarsUSonFanDuel thing?

Ok so… PokerStars has integrated with FanDuel with a new poker platform. Big win for US poker!

Also… Ben’s reaction is perfect: who names their account PokerStarsUSonFanDuel?

My tongue is broken just thinking about it. 😅

You’ve got to hand it to Doug Polk.

Making a personal guarantee to make players whole is huge. He’s said it before, but he makes his pledge crystal clear in his latest YouTube video on what happened at the Lodge.

🚨In case you are living under a rock…PokerStars has relaunched as 'PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel.’

❗️Former PokerStars players need to sign up again with a new account.

🦦 All players can claim a new 100% deposit bonus up to $1000 + $30 in free tickets.

🇺🇸 New three-state player pool connects Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania for the first time.

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