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Pokerstars Pays $731 Million to Settle Charges

AIR DATE: August 1, 2012

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The online poker company, Pokerstars, has agreed to pay $731 milllion to settle civil suits accusing the company of money-laundering. The Justice Deptartment announced the deal on Tuesday. Pokerstars will also end up owning Full Tilt Poker. So what's happening with online poker? Is this a prelude to legalizing online poker - at least in some states?

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Alexandra Berzon, Gaming Reporter, WSJ

Pokerstars Pays $731 Million to Settle Charges

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