FTP was bought out of debt by PokerStars.įrom 2012 to 2016, the new owners of Full Tilt Poker tried to revive the brand, but without success, and after switching to a shared pool and adopting PokerStars software, it worked in the shadows for several years. The room's poor financial management by Ray Bitar (General Manager) and Gil Coronado (CFO)did not allow the room to survive those events. The turning point for Full Tilt Poker was 'Black Friday' in 2011. For example, nosebleed games, new formats (fast-fold poker), and, of course, a unique client which even now will challenge anyone. And, despite lagging behind PokerStars in terms of traffic, FTP was able to overcome other indicators. When did FTP die?įull Tilt Poker, created in 2004, quickly reached the title of 'second world's largest room,' thanks to its innovative software and creative team.
According to them, PokerStars took this step aiming to 'optimize' its operation and brand consolidation. Several poker portals later confirmed the news. Officially, the news was only enough to reach the FAQ section of PokerStars. The end of the history of one of the most famous poker brands was announced without any fireworks.
