Articles by Admin

Quicktender/Usemywallet Services Shut Down

May 26, 2011 at 6:30 AM |

QuickTender/UseMyWallet, a rather popular virtual e-wallet provider amongst poker players has discontinued their services. This might very well be a further action of the Department of Justice, striking down on money laundery and enforcing the UIGEA.

Poker Players

Cole South Moves North

May 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM |

Cole South, former CardRunners coach and Full Tilt Poker pro is one of those U.S. pros, who were affected by the ban on online poker after the Black Friday. He seems to have solved the problem though; according to recent news, he moved from Washington DC to Canada.

Poker Videos

High Stakes Poker Season 7 Final Episode - Here's Johnny

May 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM |

The final episode of Season 7 of GSN's hit poker TV show, High Stakes Poker has arrived. As Norm McDonald, host of the show says it was the clash of the schools: the old school players who play the men, and the new school guys, who play the maths of poker. But which school wins?

Poker Legislation

Changes in Traffic and Reactions after Monday Indictments

May 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM |

Online poker traffic has dropped by 2.6% over the past week; one of the rooms experiencing the greatest loss was Full Tilt Poker. Most rooms react quickly to the domain seizures of May 23.

Poker Rake Races

Purple Lounge $2,000 Exclusive Rake Race (1-30 June)

May 25, 2011 at 7:33 AM |

Our team at Rakerace.com is happy to be the partner of a brand new poker room to play and receive rakeback at: Purple Lounge. As a part of the Microgaming network, Purple Lounge is holding a rake race this June with $2,000 up for grabs. Only registered Rakerace.com members can take part in the promotion.

Poker Legislation

More Indictments, Growing Desperation – Merge to Come Next?

May 24, 2011 at 11:51 AM |

Additional online gambling sites were seized by US officials on Monday, May 23. Although this time Merge, Bodog and Cake Poker were not involved, US players started to withdraw their money from these rooms and networks as well.

Poker Players

Erik Seidel Won $5,4 Million This Year

May 24, 2011 at 9:28 AM |

The American poker legend, Erik Seidel can't believe what's happening to him: last Saturday he won another huge prize at the WPT Championshiop Super High Roller event. He's currently leading the all time tournament money list.

Poker Rake Races

Betsson Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race (1-30 June)

May 24, 2011 at 7:09 AM |

In June, the Betsson $5,000 cash race continues! Betsson Poker and Rakerace.com continue to cooperate and organize the $5,000 private cash race! In addition, a first deposit bonus and an extraordinary loyalty program are also available for the fans of Ongame network.

Poker Humor

“Poker” by Rémi Gaillard

May 23, 2011 at 12:54 PM |

For chilling out a little as we are nearing the end of this gloomy Monday, here is a bounty hunt promotion video from our favourite and also the craziest French guy, Rémi Gaillard. For those who do not know him, this is a must; for those who do, it is equally so.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Championship: Seiver Wins Main Event, Seidel Takes Down Super High Roller

May 23, 2011 at 12:12 PM |

Scott Seiver won the $1,618,344 first prize of the WPT Championship Main Event, defeating 'Freddy' Bonyadi heads-up. The Super High Roller event is also finally over: Erik Seidel emerged on Friday as champion.

Poker Rake Races

PokerHeaven May Race – It Is Worth Joining Even Now!

May 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM |

The €1,500 exclusive May rake race is extraordinarily worth playing now! As expected, the top 5 players are eligible for an average of 72% total rakeback and they do not even need to generate huge amounts of rake.

Poker Tournaments

Management: Black Friday Will Not Affect WSOP

May 23, 2011 at 7:36 AM |

The tournament management of this summer’s World Series of Poker is confident that there will be no decrease in the number of participants in the tourney, with the possible exception of the $50,000 Players Championship.

Poker Rooms

Cereus Blocks US Players from Real Money Play

May 20, 2011 at 12:05 PM |

Cereus Network blocked all U.S. players from UB Poker and Absolute Poker's real money tables, they are only allowed to access play money games and freerolls. No word on cashouts yet.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Championship Super High Roller - Seidel vs Lindgren Heads-Up

May 20, 2011 at 10:49 AM |

It's Erik vs. Erick at the $100,000 Super High Roller Event of the WPT Championship 2011. Erik Seidel can continue his huge heater if he defeats his opponent, Erick Lindgren in the heads-up today starting today at 12:30 pm.

Poker Humor

The Micros - Episode 5 - Countdown to Busto

May 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM |

The 5th episode of John ’JimmyLegs’ Wray’s and Jay ’Krantz’ Rosenkrantz’ popular animated series is finally out. After they mocked Black Friday's events with a pseudo-new-episode, they are back, and continue where they left off, the heads-up battle of Röfls and Chase.