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Full Tilt Poker to Relaunch in April?

March 15, 2012 at 12:48 PM |

According to many of the most respectable poker media, the Full Tilt Poker forfeiture may be completed within a month or even this week.

Online Poker

SuperStars Showdown – Haxton Defeats Blom for $5,093

March 14, 2012 at 6:00 PM |

Even though Viktor ’Isildur1’ Blom resumed the aborted SuperStar Showdown session against Isaac ’philivey2694’ Haxton with a major edge of $99,000, the latter managed to win.

Poker Rake Races

Point Poker €2,000 Exclusive Rake Race - 15 March to 15th April

March 13, 2012 at 1:27 PM |

Point Poker (part of the Entraction network) and Rakerace.com are together organizing a €2,000 exclusive rake race running from the 15th March to the 15th April.

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Isildur1 vs. Haxton SuperStar Showdown Aborted

March 12, 2012 at 5:18 PM |

Due to the failure of Isaac ‘philivey2694’ Haxton’s internet connection, this Sunday’s SuperStar Showdown session was suspended. Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom is currently $99,886 ahead.

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Isildur1 vs. Haxton - SuperStar Showdown Rematch Today

March 11, 2012 at 2:22 PM |

Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom will face the only player again who managed to defeat him during his PokerStars Superstar Showdown promotion: Isaac Haxton.

Poker Videos

Your Weekly Dose of KidPoker Rant

March 10, 2012 at 6:08 PM |

Daniel Negreanu’s Weekly Rant Vlog is out, and although it has its weaknesses, it is nothing short of enjoyable.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP National Championship to Host a Super Field?

March 9, 2012 at 5:16 PM |

The WSOP National Championship sees its structure completely reformed this year, including the addition of $1,000,000 to the prize pool.

Ray Bitar Says Sorry, Not Much Else

March 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM |

One of the main defendants of the Full Tilt Poker scandal Ray Bitar gave an interview in which he said sorry to all the players affected by the Black Friday, but he didn't reveal anything of importance.

Online Poker

Shuffle Master is Officially the Owner of Ongame

March 6, 2012 at 12:46 PM |

As we reported earlier, Shuffle Master, a Las Vegas-based gaming company was to purchase the Ongame Network. Now the news is official, Shuffle Master reporte that they bought the Ongame Network for €19,5 million.

Poker Rooms

iPoker Introduces Weighted Contributed Rake Calculation

March 5, 2012 at 3:43 PM |

From the 5th March, iPoker changed to the weighted contributed rake calculation method, which means that players will receive VIP points according to their contribution to the pot.

Online Poker

Changes to the Rake Calculation - Lower SNG Fees at IGT Network

March 5, 2012 at 1:06 PM |

The IGT Network (ex-Entraction) lowered its SNG fees to 5%, tha rake cap and the minimum buy-in raised slightly at some cash game tables.

Poker Players

The Poker Community in Full Support of Jason Somerville

March 4, 2012 at 8:20 PM |

WSOP champion Jason Somerville is the first male poker pro to publicly admit being gay. Although he expected negative reactions, the poker community stood up beside him.

Bluff Magazine: Poker's Most Influential People

March 3, 2012 at 11:31 PM |

Bluff Magazine has come out with its annual list of the most powerful and influential people in poker. The Power 20, as they call them, are chosen by 51 poker industry insiders.

Poker Tournaments

Sean Jazayeri Wins WPT L. A. Poker Classic

March 2, 2012 at 7:39 PM |

US player Sean Jazayeri won the World Poker Tour L. A. Poker Classic (WPT LAPC) Main Event for $1,370,240, defeating 'Doc Sands' heads-up.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race in March

March 1, 2012 at 5:27 PM |

Betfair is back in March, too, with the $5,000 cash race exclusively for those registering to the room via Rakerace.com. The first prize is $1,500! In addition to the cash race, you are also eligible for the first deposit bonus and the room’s central promotions.