Amaya Gaming Companies Receive UK Licensing

Amaya Gaming Inc. has been granted licensing by the UK Gambling Commission for PokerStars.com and Full Tilt to operate online poker and other games. "We continue to build upon PokerStars' leadership in poker in the UK and intend to leverage our scale and expertise to become market leaders in casino and sports betting,” said Eric Hollreiser, head of corporate communications for Amaya and Pokerstars. The application process includes a thorough review of operations and player fund protection. Player funds will be held by a trustee much like what PokerStars set up on the Isle of Man. “We believe the UK licenses illustrate the strength of our platforms, our regulatory approach, and our commitment to integrity, security, and consumer protection,” Hollreiser said. “PokerStars and Full Tilt now hold licenses from a dozen European jurisdictions.”