When Flutter Entertainment merged with PokerStars as part of the biggest merger in gambling industry history, ripple effects were sure to be felt down the line. On Monday, one of those effects came to fruition, and it won't be welcome news to poker players: effective Tuesday, PokerStars no longer services China, Taiwan and Macau.
The news first hit the poker world via a TwoPlusTwo thread, and was reported on via CalvinAyre.com.
Given the massive, world-leading population of China and the renowned gambling culture in Macau, that means thousands upon thousands of players may be taken out of play.