After 16 years the innovative and transparent operator will be closing, leaving 17 skins without a network.

The Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) has announced it will close in 2020.

Poker players began reporting yesterday they received emails from some of the 17 skins on the network saying that it would be closing within 6-8 months.

Microgaming confirmed that their poker client will close after 16 years with more details to be announced later on how the closing down procedure will happen. John Coleman, CEO of Microgaming, suggested poker could still play a part in the network but not the current model:

The network model no longer fits with our strategic vision for poker, and this is the right time to announce the closure as we focus on redistributing key resources and personnel across the business. While the network will be closing, this is not the end for poker at Microgaming, which is driven to create the most enjoyable entertainment experiences, leading the way with world-class gaming content. Ultimately, this move will help the business to achieve that vision as we follow a new strategic direction for the vertical, details of which will be revealed in due course.

While always one of the smaller networks, MPN was always innovative and transparent. Just this week the network shared very detailed information on the number of bot accounts they have closed since 2016 and the amounts refunded.

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