Parent Company of GGPoker Acquires Nick Vertucci's Shares in Hustler Casino Live Operations
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GGPoker Dives into Live Streaming Poker
NSUS Group, Inc., the mastermind behind GGPoker, has stepped into the realm of live poker with a bang, securing a chunk of High Stakes Poker Productions - the makers of the popular poker live stream Hustler Casino Live.
Announcement AfootIn a brisk press release, NSUS announced that the acquired equity belonged to the show's former co-owner, Nick Vertucci.
The partnership promises an exciting new journey for High Stakes Poker Productions, said Ryan Feldman, one of the show's co-owners. With NSUS' backing, he foresees expansive growth for Hustler Casino Live, delivering top-notch live-stream poker entertainment to fans worldwide.
Feldman elaborated to PokerNews that NSUS and GGPoker are adopting a hands-off approach, allowing him to continue running the show as he sees fit.
High-rollers and Superstars Await
Hustler Casino Live is known for showcasing poker heavyweights, eccentric characters, and the occasional celebrity outside the poker circuit. With GGPoker in the mix, anticipate seeing more big names from the poker world making guest appearances.
The legendary Poker Hall of Famer and GGPoker ambassador Daniel Negreanu expressed his excitement on this occasion, vowing to return to the felt after a long hiatus. He declared his readiness to engage in intense cash game battles on the most exhilarating live-stream poker show ever.
World Series of Poker Up for Grabs?
Intriguingly, Feldman hinted at the prospect of Negreanu and other poker greats gracing the Hustler Casino Live tables. However, for him, the deal is more about the "business things, long-term ideas, and vision" for the future of live-streaming poker, given NSUS' ownership of the World Series of Poker.
Vertucci's Exit
The stage was set for a new buyer after Vertucci suffered an unceremonious exit from the company in October, stemming from multiple allegations of sexual harassment[4].
Julia from Palmdale, a Hustler Casino Live player, ignited the fuse with her initial posts on social media[5]. Veronica Brill, co-host of the Nick Vertucci Show podcast, followed up with credible accusations of her own, presenting enticing screenshots of their text chats.
Julia also shared screenshots of her text exchanges with Vertucci, revealing an instance of him repeatedly commenting on her appearance while questioning if she'd play on the stream that night.
Feldman informed PokerOrg that once Vertucci withdrew from running the show on a daily basis, it was only a matter of time before he sold his share in the company. "Ultimately, Nick was able to work out a deal with the best possible buyer," Feldman said, expressing his delight that NSUS Group, Inc., was the eager acquirer.
- The online poker platform GGPoker, owned by NSUS Group, Inc., now streams poker events, having acquired a stake in High Stakes Poker Productions, the creators of the popular live stream poker show Hustler Casino Live.
- Following the acquisition, GGPoker pros might be seen guest-starring on Hustler Casino Live, known for featuring poker heavyweights, eccentric characters, and celebrities.
- With NSUS Group, Inc. owning both the World Series of Poker and a significant share of Hustler Casino Live, there might be potential for a fusion or collaboration between the two in terms of poker content and finance.
