3. Full Tilt Dumps Affiliates
When PokerStars cut a half billion dollar deal with the DOJ to purchase Full Tilt Poker’s assets, hopes were raised. Between players, affiliates and employees, FTP had a long list of creditors. But late in the year word came down that FTP’s debts to affiliates would be erased. It was a pretty good deal for the new owners, but a lousy one affiliates. PokerStars is launching a new affiliate program sometime in the New Year… anyone want to sign up?