The news many have anticipated finally hit the virtual newsstands: Full Tilt and PokerStars will be merged into one liquidity pool, with each site still retaining its own appearance and a few brand-specific promotions.
The merger, first reported by Stewart Dunlop of PokerTube and confirmed by Chris Grove of OnlinePokerReport, will take place sometime this spring.
PokerStars, the leading online poker brand in the world, acquired Full Tilt's assets in 2012 but continued to operate its former chief rival as an independent room.