PokerStars decides to pull Pro's off Poker After Dark.

[C8H10N4O2]

I was reading one of Daniel Negreanu's blogs recently, and he wrote a paragraph that PokerStars had decided to pull their pro's from appearing on PAD. He said that he was a bit upset at first, but when he found out the reasons, he fully supported PS. He said that PS got to be the largest site for a reason, and that this decision reflected good judgment by the people making the decisions over at PS. He did not go into detail however. Here is a link to the original blog (feel free to remove the link if it's not allowed)...
Daniel Negreanu Poker Blog - Professional Poker Player
But the blog entry has changed and I'm not sure exactly how to look it up previous entries there. If anyone knows how, please let me know.


Found another article on this... (from gambling911)

"Poker Stars is no longer allowing its players to participate on Poker After Dark, the NBC program that featured a one time child predator among its professional players.

WickedChopsPoker exclusively broke the news Wednesdady detailing how earlier this week Stars told its sponsored players that they will not be able to play on the popular late night show. The reason: the way Full Tilt Poker, who underwrites the production of Poker After Dark, markets the show internationally.

While U.S. American broadcasts aren't overtly distinguishable as a Full Tilt production, foreign markets receive a more branded version of the program.

An initial request for a quote from Poker Stars was not returned in time for this post, however we will keep you posted if they do.

Hopefully this doesn't begin a Biggie/Tupac, East Coast/West Coast style fued between the two online poker giants, who have more or less co-existed comfortably for years. Last thing we want is Stars getting capped on the Vegas strip followed by Tilt pumped with a lead salad in LA. Nobody wins in that scenario, guys.

Nobody."




And another one... (from coinflip)

"PokerStars has told their sponsored players not to participate in the popular TV show Poker After Dark anymore. The reason: the brand of their main rival, Full Tilt Poker is just a little too visible in the international version of the show.

While U.S. American broadcasts are more discreet in this sense, foreign markets receive a more branded version of the program, says Wicked Chops Poker who published the story first.

Among the PokerStars Pros are Daniel Negreanu, Barry Greenstein, Dario Minieri, Hevad Khan, Greg Raymer, Joe Hachem, Vanessa Rousso, Isabelle Mercier, Bertrand Grospellier, William Chen, Gavin Griffin, Alexander Kravchenko and the new signings Ylon Schwartz and Dennis Phillips.

Some of PokerStars players will be featured in the current season of PAD, but this will be the last time they have a chance to take part in the show."





Sorry, I just hadn't heard about this until recently. I'm kind of sad, but maybe a new show will emerge that will feature PS pro's? I don't know, I like Barry Greenstein and Daniel Negeanu quite a bit. I'd like to see them play a bit more. We'll see I guess.

[braveboat27]

Hmmm... Honestly, wouldn't Poker Stars be better for it to stay and kick the FullTilt guys' butts? maybe that's the problem: maybe they can't?

[The Gimmick]

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[The Gimmick]

lol, 100% agree - if they want some tv time for promos, tell there players to not get SMOKED by FT guys lol :-D