PokerStars on FanDuel Plans Alberta Poker Return After Shutdown
Players will need new FanDuel accounts, and the planned room is expected to begin in an Alberta-only pool.
Players will need new FanDuel accounts, and the planned room is expected to begin in an Alberta-only pool.
The new locally licensed client offers cash games and tournaments, but Alberta players remain in a standalone pool.
Players will be blocked on Oct. 13, with balances still available for withdrawal and no timetable for a licensed return.
Eligible players can unlock up to $250 in rewards through Oct. 16 and play for a 70-place prize pool on Oct. 18.
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