PokerNews
Company type | Private |
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Optional | |
Industry | Poker |
Founded | 2002 |
Founder | Antanas Guoga |
Headquarters | Isle of Man |
Key people | Jon Squires (CEO) Jon Sykes (Director) David Bufton (CFO) Justinas Bėčius (CTO) |
Owner | iBus Media |
Website | www.pokernews.com |
PokerNews is a website dedicated to providing
Among PokerNews' editors and writers were, as of 2014, Giovanni Angioni, Jason Glatzer, Frank Op de Woerd, Mo Nuwwarah, Matthew Pitt, and Martin Harris. PokerNews also employs contributors from various countries.[5] In 2011, Sarah Grant was hired to host videos by PokerNews and PokerStars covering events all over the world.[6]
History
In November 2005, PokerNews launched its
In May 2007, PokerNews was named the exclusive Live Reporting Partner to
PokerNews has covered events all over the world including those on the
On September 8, 2013, PokerNews' Head of Content Matthew Parvis conducted an exclusive interview with
In May 2013, PokerNews released the MyStack App, a
In 2013 through 2016, PokerNews was annually named Best Poker Affiliate by iGB Affiliate for its web traffic, innovation, and reputation with players, and brand power.[22][23][24][25]
Over the years, Guoga sold slices of iBus Media to the Stars Group, which has owned a majority of the company since at least 2017.[26]
In 2018, several large music publishers sued iBus Media, including Universal Music Group; Roc-A-Fella Records; Capitol Records; and PolyGram. They alleged that podcasts produced by iBus Media had used copyrighted songs without paying for their use.[27]
References
- ^ "iBus Media Management Explains Company's Growth and Confirms Ownership Rumours". www.pokernews.com. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ Tony G-Official Website (2011). "Biography".
- ^ YasRadio (June 6, 2011). "PokerNews Launches Finnish Website".
- ^ Poker Affiliate World (May 10, 2007). "PokerNews.com Named as the Exclusive Live Update and Chip Count Provider for Bluff Media to support WSOP".
- ^ PokerNews (2003–2014). "Active Editors".
- ^ PokerStars Blog (May 13, 2013). "Sarah Grant: On or off camera, poker work is the surprisingly perfect balance".
- ^ Sandells, Paul (November 21, 2005). "PokerNews.com Launches Dedicated UK Site". PokerNews.
- ^ Hallegaard, Johan (January 27, 2006). "PokerNews.com launches their Swedish site". PokerNews.
- ^ "PokerNews Norway". PokerNews. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
- ^ Fletcher, Irwin (June 17, 2006). "PokerNews.com adds Greek Language Site to Worldwide Network". PokerNews.
- ^ Caldwell, John (August 30, 2006). "PokerNews.com Launches Dainish Language Site". PokerNews.
- ^ "PokerNews Israel". PokerNews. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
- ^ "PokerNews Romania". PokerNews. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
- ^ Sandells, Paul (April 10, 2007). "PokerNews Launches Czech Language Site". PokerNews.
- ^ Sandells, Paul (May 30, 2007). "PokerNews Launches Bulgarian Site". PokerNews.
- ^ Sandells, Paul (June 27, 2007). "PokerNews Launches Slovenian Web Site". PokerNews.
- ^ "PokerNews Ukraine". PokerNews. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
- ^ Bluff Magazine (May 10, 2007). "PokerNews.com Named Exclusive Live Update and Chip Count Provider for Bluff Media to Support WorldSeriesofPoker.com".
- ^ WPT Magazine (September 18, 2012). "Howard Lederer breaks his silence on Full Tilt Poker scandal".
- ^ Las Vegas Review Journal (September 16, 2012). "Feds eye poker champ's assets".
- ^ CalvinAyre.com (October 17, 2013). "Iphone Poker Apps: 9 Poker Apps That Every Professional Poker Player Should Own".
- ^ iGB Affiliate (2013). "Winners Revealed 2013".
- ^ iGB Affiliate (2014). "Winners Revealed 2014".
- ^ iGB Affiliate (2015). "Winners Revealed 2015".
- ^ iGB Affiliate (2016). "iGB Affiliate Awards - London".
- ^ "iBus Media confirms The Stars Group owns a 'large majority' of PokerNews - CalvinAyre.com". 2019-07-02. Archived from the original on 2019-07-02. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ "COMPLAINT FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT; VIOLATION OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE § 980(2); VIOLATION OF CALIFORNIA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE § 17200; AND COMMON LAW UNFAIR COMPETITION" (PDF). November 16, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2020.