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Poker Tournaments

PPT Grand Final 2012 - Final Table

September 9, 2012 at 5:00 PM |

The PPT Grand Final kicks off with Karen Sarkisyan in the lead.

Poker Tournaments

Patrik Antonius Joins ISPT Team

September 8, 2012 at 12:41 PM |

The latest superstar to be added to the marketing faces of the International Stadiums Poker Tour (ISPT) is Patrik Antonius.

Poker Tournaments

Partouche Poker Tour 5 Million Scandal, Patrick Partouche Cancels Tour - UPDATE

September 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM |

While the Partouche Poker Tour (PPT) Cannes Grand Final is well under way, a scandal has erupted concerning the €5 million guaranteed prize pool, which had mysteriously melted down to €4.3 million. Patrick Partouche apparently got offended and cancelled any future PPT events, but unexpectedly added the remaining money to the prize pool.

Online Poker

The iPoker Split - What Has Changed?

September 6, 2012 at 2:52 PM |

The iPoker network split its player pool into two tiers, effective 4 September. Since neither the network nor the rooms have issued any official statements on the matter yet, most players are uncertain concerning their situation. We have looked into it a bit more closely.

Poker Rooms

PartyPoker Launches New Software in 2013

September 5, 2012 at 4:59 PM |

Bwin.Party promises significant improvements in its poker operations, including a new software and design, coming early 2013.

Online Poker

iPoker Separates Today

September 4, 2012 at 3:35 PM |

As we reported earlier in June, the iPoker network will separate on 4 September, following a network segregation policy. The division of the network into two distinct tiers will be based on performance of the rooms.

Poker Tournaments

Macau High Stakes Challenge – Choi Wins, Ivey, Trickett and Juanda Play Final Table

September 2, 2012 at 1:24 PM |

Stanley Choi won the $6.5 million first prize in the first ever Macau High Stakes Challenge.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Introduces Web-Based Cashier

September 1, 2012 at 4:07 PM |

The web-based cashier is launched by PokerStars for mobile players of the Spanish and European clients.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $7,500 Cash Race – 1-30 September

September 1, 2012 at 12:33 PM |

Betfair continues to provide a $7,500 private cash race for Rakerace.com players only in September as well! The first prize is still a whopping $1,750! In addition to the exclusive offer, you are also eligible for the first deposit bonus, if you register now via our link, as well as for participating in the central promotions of the room.

Poker Legislation

Lederer Pleads Dicristina Case, DoJ Rejects Status Conference

August 31, 2012 at 4:59 PM |

Former FTP managers try to use the ruling in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) case to have some of the charges dismissed or delayed in a status conference. US District Attorney Preet Bahara says the EDNY case has neither binding nor impact on the Southern District of New York (SDNY) lawsuit.

Poker Rake Races

PKR Poker Exclusive $3,000 Rake Race - 1-30 September

August 31, 2012 at 2:21 PM |

PKR Poker is famous for its unique 3D client. In cooperation with Rakerace.com, the room offers a $3,000 rake race for our players only, starting 1 September, 2012. In addition to the private promotion, all players are eligible for the 100% up to $500 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Legends - Steinberg Butchers Four, Josh Hale Wins

August 30, 2012 at 2:44 PM |

Max Steinberg eliminated four players at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Legends of Poker 6-handed final table, but he couldn't do the same with Josh Hale, who won the WPT title.

Poker Tournaments

Sam Trickett Becomes ISPT Ambassador

August 29, 2012 at 6:48 PM |

Sam Trickett announced via his Twitter that he had signed up as an International Stadiums Poker Tour (ISPT) ambassador.

Poker Rake Races

Betfred Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-30 September

August 29, 2012 at 4:28 PM |

Similarly to the promotions of the past months, Betfred Poker continues to offer an exclusive $5,000 cash race to all players who register to the room via Rakerace.com in August, too. Besides the race, the $2,000 first deposit bonus is also available.

Poker Rake Races

Unibet Poker Exclusive €2,500 Rake Race in September - Bigger Prize Pool

August 29, 2012 at 1:54 PM |

One of the most trustworthy rooms in the market, Microgaming's Unibet continues to offer its usual rake race, but with a bigger, €2,500 prize pool only for Rakerace.com players! What is more, players are also eligible for the 30% loyalty and the first deposit bonus.