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The firm also shifted its primary offices from Montreal to Toronto. <\/p>\n<p>This name change marks a new chapter for the enterprise, mirroring its robust expansion.  Despite a minor decrease in online poker earnings in the initial quarter of 2017, Amaya, now The Stars Group, witnessed almost 10% overall growth in the preceding year.<\/p>\n<p>This shift is potentially an effort to separate the corporation from its contentious former chief executive, David Baazov, who faces accusations of illicit trading. These claims originated from the $4.9 billion purchase of The Rational Group in 2014. <\/p>\n<p>Further complicating matters, Baazov had previously indicated a desire to take Amaya private.  Nevertheless, these intentions were swiftly abandoned after an inquiry was initiated by Quebec&#8217;s financial regulatory body.<\/p>\n<p>The name change and relocation occur alongside heightened international investment in The Stars Group.  Specifically, Hong Kong entrepreneur Tang Hao has augmented his ownership in the company to exceed 15%. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The gaming powerhouse from Canada, formerly Amaya, renowned for its control of PokerStars and BetStars, has undergone a transformation into The Stars Group. This strategic maneuver, encompassing a revitalized corporate image and online presence, comes on the heels of investor endorsement earlier in the year. 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