Rumours last week that Pokerstars parent Amaya Inc has been negotiating an employment package with M&A manager Robin Chhabra (see previous report) have been confirmed by Amaya.
Chhabra has an impressive managerial record and for the last seven years has been director of strategy and corporate development at William Hill plc.
William Hill and Amaya discussed merger possibilities last year, but resistance from a key shareholder prompted William Hill to abandon the project.