{"id":33054,"date":"2020-02-20T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=33054"},"modified":"2020-02-20T13:43:01","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T13:43:01","slug":"chip-chatter-scheinberg-poker-central-zynga-wpt-high-stakes-poker-jersey-numbers-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/chip-chatter-scheinberg-poker-central-zynga-wpt-high-stakes-poker-jersey-numbers-more\/","title":{"rendered":"CHIP CHATTER: Scheinberg, Poker Central, Zynga, WPT, High Stakes Poker, Jersey Numbers, More"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s cold outside, but there\u2019s been plenty of heat in the poker world over the last month. That news ranges from new TV deals<\/b> and states legalizing online poker<\/b> to big events and Platinum Passes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

There was even an arrest of one of the titans of online poker and the founder of PokerStars<\/b>. Here\u2019s a look at some news and notes in the live and online poker world.<\/p>\n

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PokerStars founder turns himself in to authorities<\/span><\/h2>\n

PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg<\/b> officially turned himself in to federal authorities in New York<\/b> on Jan. 17<\/b>. The 73-year-old Israeli-Canadian<\/a> <\/b>and industry titan has avoided U.S. soil for two decades, according to Forbes<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors have indicted Scheinberg on gambling<\/b>, bank fraud<\/b>, and money laundering<\/b> charges. He decided to surrender to authorities after the U.S. began extradition proceedings with Switzerland<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Scheinberg was released on $1 million<\/b> bail and became a virtual fugitive from justice after Black Friday<\/b> in 2011<\/b>.<\/p>\n

In 2001<\/b>, Scheinberg launched and built the largest online poker site in the world. He ran the company until its sale in 2014.<\/p>\n

High Stakes Poker returns<\/span><\/h2>\n

The show is now coming to PokerGO<\/b> after Poker Central\u2019s<\/b> acquisition of the its brand and assets. The company made the announcement in early February, and will begin streaming episodes in the coming months.<\/p>\n

The new deal also calls for even more action. Poker Central is finalizing plans for new episode distribution through PokerGO and potential partners.<\/p>\n

High Stakes Poker<\/i> ran for seven seasons, from 2006-11<\/b>. Regulars included Doyle Brunson<\/b>, Antonio Esfandiari<\/b>, Barry Greenstein<\/b>, and Daniel Negreanu<\/b>. Players ponied up a minimum buy-in of $100,000<\/b> in the first season and as high as $500,000<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Mori Eskandani<\/b> produced all seven seasons of High Stakes <\/i>with executive producer Henry Orenstein<\/b>. Eskandani now serves as executive producer at Poker Central and is pleased to see the show\u2019s return.<\/p>\n

\u201cHigh Stakes Poker <\/i>was raw and natural, we just let the players play and that\u2019s what made it so special,\u201d Eskandani said in a news release. \u201cIt\u2019s truly a dream come true to bring the series to a new generation of poker fans and players, and we expect even more action when the show returns with faces both new and old.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Global Poker partners with Poker Central<\/span><\/h2>\n

In other Poker Central news, the company recently announced a new partnership with Global Poker<\/b>. The social gaming site becomes the official online poker partner for a number\u00a0 of Poker Central\u2019s live events.<\/p>\n

Some of those sponsored events include:<\/p>\n

High Stakes Poker<\/i><\/b> has remained a fan favorite since its last episode aired on the Game Show Network<\/b> in 2011<\/b>. The show featured a cash game with some of the biggest names in the game<\/a>.<\/p>\n