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Poker Rooms

Reactions to DoJ Charges against FTP

September 23, 2011 at 5:52 PM |

Full Tilt Poker lawyers deny the company working as a Ponzi-scheme, while Rafe Furst issues an open letter on the accusations. Meanwhile, the AGCC hearing is over but apparently without a decision, announcement is expected on Monday, 26th September.

Poker Players

Worst Player of All Time?

September 23, 2011 at 4:30 PM |

The russian player going by the name 'KP0T0B' has awfully bad stats, he managed to run -336BB/100 in 146,000 hands, on NL2. The brutally bad player might just be the worst player we have ever seen.

Poker Players

Tom Dwan Phone Interview

September 23, 2011 at 3:53 PM |

As we reported, poker pro Tom ’durrrr’ Dwan set out to give interviews on whatever he knows about the Full Tilt Poker case. Among the several, the latest and most extensive audio material was published by Subject: Poker and you can listen to it here.

Poker Players

Tom Dwan: “I'll Pay Back Everything I Was Paid”

September 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM |

Former Full Tilt Poker Pro Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan has undertaken a series of written and oral interviews recently, saying now the only things he cannot speak about are those the US Department of Justice has already said. On 2p2, he claims he would pay everything back he was paid by FTP.

Poker Rake Races

Over 70% Expected Rakeback at InterPoker in September

September 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM |

It is not too late to join the InterPoker €5,000 rake race! Register now and clear this offer to boost your bankroll as at least 70% total rakeback is expected in September with the Rakerace.com exclusive race and the 30% normal rakeback.

Poker Rooms

FTP Misery to End with French Investors?

September 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM |

According to Subject: Poker, a group of French investors consider buying Full Tilt Poker. If the business is concluded, all funds are guaranteed to be returned to players worldwide.

Poker Rake Races

Point Poker Exclusive €1,000 Rake Race - September

September 21, 2011 at 7:06 PM |

Listen up, people! Point Poker, our partner belonging to the Entraction Network offers Rakerace.com players an €1,000 exclusive rake race.  Besides these, a €1,000 sign-up bonus and rakeback are also available at Point Poker.

Poker Rooms

BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt Poker' Leaders Stole Player Funds

September 21, 2011 at 1:39 PM |

The United States Department of Justice amended its civil complaint, accusing Full Tilt Poker's leadership (mainly Howard Lederer, Ray Bitar, Chris Ferguson and Rafe Furst) with the theft of approximately $443 million besides money laundering and bank fraud charges. The AGCC hearing continues today, but prospects don't look too good for Full Tilt Poker.

Poker Rooms

Full Tilt Poker vs AGCC - Trial Goes on Today

September 20, 2011 at 1:29 PM |

Although no official statement has been published, inside sources say no progress has been yet achieved by Full Tilt Poker at the hearing of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) on the 19th September.

Lost & Found

Useful Micro Limit Poker Tips for Beginners - Part 5

September 20, 2011 at 12:44 PM |

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

Online Poker

Changes in Online Traffic: Players Flee from Merge

September 16, 2011 at 7:29 PM |

Traffic has been growing for the online poker rooms except for Merge, from where players are fleeing as rumour has it that the network is going to be the next target of the United States Department of Justice.

Poker Players

Negreanu: Lederer and Bitar Are Arrogant Idiots

September 16, 2011 at 5:37 PM |

As part of his two months long European trip, Daniel Negreanu is currently in Budapest, Hungary, the home of his new girlfriend, Krisztina Polgár. In an exclusive interview with Rakerace.com, he talks about moving to Canada, the legalisation of online poker in the US and the Full Tilt Poker scandal.

Poker Players

Ziigmund Dominates the High Stakes in September

September 16, 2011 at 4:28 PM |

Ilari ’Ziigmund’ Sahamies has built a profit of about $1 million in the first two weeks of September. The biggest loser currently is Viktor ’Islidur1’ Blom.

Poker Interviews

Barry Greenstein Video Interview

September 15, 2011 at 4:33 PM |

Barry Greenstein speaks to PokerTube about the WCOOP, the upcoming tournaments in Europe, the Badugi and more.

Poker Legislation

Senator Harry Reid Says Online Poker Would Create Jobs

September 15, 2011 at 2:22 PM |

During his first Twitter Town Hall, Nevada Senator Harry Reid was asked yesterday, on 14th September by many about the possibility of a regulated online poker creating jobs.