Groupe Bernard Tapie has just issued a press release, confirming that the pending takeover deal of Full Tilt Poker has fallen through. The investor group cites unresolvable differences with the DOJ as the reason for the deal's collapse.

The EPT €100,000 Super High Roller in Monte Carlo is ready for Day 2 at the Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco. Talal Shakerchi holds the chip lead in front of Jonathan Duhamel, while Gus Hansen and Jason Mercier were among those who busted out on Day 1.

Parties that make up a majority coalition in Sweden are ready to ditch the current gambling monopoly and introduce a new licensing system. The overhaul will be made to protect players and collect taxes from foreign operators, the coalition says.

Daniel Tzvetkoff, who is accused of having handed U.S. authorities information that led to Black Friday, was spotted in New York City on Sunday night. Tzvetkoff is believed to be in New York under witness protection by the FBI.