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IFP handed Match Poker boost with Chinese alliance
The International Federation of Poker’s (IFP) Match Poker form of the game has been handed a major boost in China through a new partnership between the Alibaba Sports division of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and the Oceans Sports & Entertainment agency. The strategic partnership brings together the two organisations with the aim of developing […]
Can Alibaba punt on Match Poker pay off in China?
Match Poker is hoping to make major progress in the key Chinese market through a new strategic partnership between Oceans Sports & Entertainment, its marketing agency in the region, and Ali Sports, a subsidiary of online retail giant Alibaba Group. The promotion of Match Poker, a non-gambling, mobile-based version of the game which is currently […]
Austrian Poker Sport Association Invitational 2015
The Austrian Poker Sport Association held its inaugural invitational meeting and tournament last month. More than 30 representatives of Austrian poker clubs and media attended. President Martin Sturc commenced with a presentation of the upcoming projects of the Association which include a campaign to shift the public’s perception of poker more towards mind games. He […]