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Poker Tournaments

WPT Prague - Andrey Pateychuk Wins His Second Major Tourney this Year

December 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM |

The main event of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prague ended with the victory of Andrey Pateychuk. The Russian poker player went home with €450,000 in winnings. 

Online Poker

Real Money Poker to Hit Facebook?

December 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM |

Facebook would launch real money poker in the United Kingdom in the first quarter of 2012. Negotiations are now proceeding with several online gaming providers.

Poker Rooms

iPoker Introduces New Rake Calculation in 2012

December 3, 2011 at 4:40 PM |

The iPoker network is to introduce a new rake calculation method in 2012, resembling Ongame’s Essence in some ways. The iPoker system will, however, have smaller effect on the winning players’ rakeback.

Poker Tournaments

Prague Poker Festival Is Launched – Without Jungleman12 HU

December 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM |

With the WPT Prague Main Event, the Prague Poker Festival kicked off yesterday, featuring a total of 18 events, including the EPT and GSOP Main Events as well. Jungleman12's HU challenge is, however, probably cancelled.

Poker Rake Races

Paradise Poker Exclusive €3,000 Rake Race in December

November 30, 2011 at 7:43 PM |

In December, you can participate in a €3,000 exclusive Rakerace.com promotion at our partner, Paradise Poker. The race is available only for those registering to Paradise Poker via our link. The first prize is €900!

Poker Rake Races

Terminal Poker €1,500 Exclusive Rake Race - 1-31 December

November 30, 2011 at 7:27 PM |

This December, Terminal Poker is organizing a €1,500 rake race only for registered Rakerace.com players. Besides the rake race, the 30% rakeback and €400 first deposit bonus are still available.

Poker Rake Races

Betsson $7,500 Exclusive Cash Race in December

November 30, 2011 at 7:20 PM |

In December, Betsson Poker and Rakerace.com continue to cooperate and organize an exclusive cash race, with the usual $7,500 in rake race prizes!  Only players who registered via Rakerace.com are eligible for this race.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race in December

November 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM |

In December, there is $5,000 up for grabs at Betfair in the exclusive Rakerace.com cash race, available only for those registering to the room via our link. The first prize is $1,500! In addition to the cash race, players are also eligible for the first deposit bonus and the room’s central promotion.

Lost & Found

Useful Micro Limit Poker Tips for Beginners - Part 7

November 28, 2011 at 6:49 PM |

Here is the seventh part of the poker ebook written by the two Hungarian poker pros, kocka21 and mrj.

Poker Rake Races

MyBet Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race – 1 – 31 December

November 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM |

The latest addition to Rakerace.com’s partners at iPoker, MyBet Poker offers a $5,000 exclusive cash race in December for those registering to the room via our website. In addition to the race, an excellent first deposit bonus and the room’s VIP membership are also open for players.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Exclusive €5,000 Rake Race this December

November 27, 2011 at 5:11 PM |

Rakerace.com and InterPoker continue to offer their exclusive rake race with a prize pool of €5,000 in December! If you are interested in around 70% moneyback, this is the time to play at InterPoker. The rake race is available to those who registered to InterPoker via our site's link. The promotion runs between 1-31 December.

Polls and Surveys

Ben Lamb’s Indirect Elimination from the WSOP – A Hand Long Remembered

November 27, 2011 at 1:11 PM |

Ben Lamb lost the majority of his stack in the very first hand of the last day of this year’s WSOP Main Event. The hand has been widely disputed in the poker community ever since.

Online Poker

Spain Legalized Online Poker

November 26, 2011 at 4:23 PM |

Spain legalized online poker. From 2012 on, Spanish players will be able to play in a separate market, cash game up to NL1000, tournaments up to €250 buy-in.

PokerStars Releases Play Money Client for iOS Devices

November 26, 2011 at 3:11 PM |

PokerStars released it's first mobile client ever - at the moment only available to Italian players, and offers play money games only. Italians can already download it for free through iTunes.

Poker Rake Races

PokerHeaven Exclusive €1,500 Rake Race in December

November 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM |

€1,500 PokerHeaven race in December! Be in the Top 7 players and win! In cooperation with PokerHeaven, Rakerace.com organises the exclusive €1,500 rake race between 1-31 December in which only those registering via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. In addition to the rake race, all players are welcome to clear the €1,000 deposit bonus, the 30% rakeback or to enter the room's central promotions.