Pitbull Poker, Action Poker: The Writing Was On The Wall

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on

Written by :

Jagajeet Chiba

Published on :

The sudden demise of Pitbull Poker and the inability of publicly traded Action Poker to get its act together drives home the point that online poker is no safer than online sports betting.

The later has stabilized for the most part after initial years of fly-by-night operations and sudden closures. 

The online poker community is only now beginning to feel the pain.

In recent months, a handful of rooms have closed their doors.  This week we learned of the sudden shutdown of the questionable operation, Pitbull Poker. 

Action Poker has bid farewell to much of its talented management in recent months while that online poker network averaged a mere 69 real cash players in the past week according to PokerSiteScout.com - dead last.  

Action Poker is run by Ben Johansen out of Norway. Playsafe Holding AS (OTC) is the parent company.

Action Poker is still in business and, last we heard, appear to be venturing into the online casino sector.  Perhaps they will enjoy more success in that realm. 

Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com 

Related Content

Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood Florida October 2026 Promotions Includes Reduced Baccarat Commission

Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood Florida October 2026 Promotions Includes Reduced Baccarat Commission

The casino will also feature a Baccarat tournament every Friday of during the month of October as well as a Blackjack tournament and Bingo special event.
ClubWPT Gold Shuts Down in Nevada

ClubWPT Gold Shuts Down in Nevada

The announcement coincided with news that all purchases on the site will cease immediately, postal requests will no longer be accepted and sweepstakes game play will no longer be available effective this coming Monday September 28, 2026.
New York Governor, AG File Lawsuit Against Polymarket

New York Governor, AG File Lawsuit Against Polymarket

Polymarket Chief Legal Officer Neal Kumar called the lawsuit a "media hit" against the company, and said it was open to working with the state rather than fighting in the courts.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Hollywood Casino Kansas Speedway

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Hollywood Casino Kansas Speedway

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to open their new stadium in Village West close to the Hollywood Casino and Speedway in 2031.