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PokerStars MicroMillions II

PokerStars micro stakes series "MicroMillions II" has just kicked off. The series features 100 events running through July 22nd and millions of dollars in guaranteed cash are up for grabs! Tournaments run throughout the day, which means players from all around the world can play. The MicroMillions II has buy-ins from only $0.11, it’s the perfect series for casual players and those who have a small bankroll.

Players are also competing for a special prize as every time you cash in a MicroMillions II event, you earn Player of the Series Leader Board points. The highest scoring player at the end of the series will win the trophy and a 2013 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) prize package!

Full schedule AND satellites:http://www.pokerstars.com/poker/tournaments/micro-millions/



Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Discuss Possible Shared Liquidity

Regulators from Spain, Italy, France and Portugal have met in June and discussed the possibilities of a shared liquidity in certain games. The regulators wanted to confirm their "common willingness to promote an operational cooperation in the field of regulation and enhancing exchanges of information.”

Italy, France and Spain operate with a segregated player pool, and the first two have recently experienced a drop in player numbers in online poker. Although meetings between regulators are nothing new, the mention of shared liquidity suggests a positive change of direction for online poker in Europe.

The four regulators will meet again in December 2012 to continue discussions.

Read a more detailed report at pokerfuse.com.