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Poker Players

Phil Galfond Wins $600,000 in a Single High Stakes Day

March 31, 2011 at 2:13 PM |

Phil ’OMGClayAiken’ Galfond seems to have been coming back from his most serious downswnig ever; he beat Gus Hansen, Van Marcus and Scott ’URnotINdanger2’ Palmer yesterday.

Online Poker

Durrrr Challenge 2: Durrrr Is Still Defenceless against Jungleman

March 31, 2011 at 12:26 PM |

Tom ’durrrr’ Dwan and Daniel ’Jungleman12’ Cates has recently played another session of the 50,000 hands Durrrr Challenge 2. Once again, ‘jungleman’ managed to profit from the clash, winning $39,000 in 1,099 hands.

Online Poker

Pogo650 Wins the 60 Billionth Hand

March 30, 2011 at 2:27 PM |

British player ‘Pogo650’ won PokerStars’ 60 billionth Milestone Hand, which was dealt at a $5/$10 Limit Hold’em table. The lucky guy could add a $102,090 bonus to his bankroll.

Poker Videos

Kids Game - The Story of Online Poker

March 30, 2011 at 2:08 PM |

In this video, you can get insight into the everyday life of high stakes poker players; how they go through huge downswings almost daily, how their family reacts to their 'occupation' and what it is like to make a living out of poker.

Poker Rake Races

Everest Poker $1,000 Exclusive Loyalty Freeroll - April

March 30, 2011 at 12:50 PM |

In cooperation with Everest Poker, Rakerace.com organizes an exclusive $1,000 loyalty freeroll in April. Only registered Rakerace.com members can take part in the promotion.

Poker Rake Races

NoiQ Poker €1,000 Exclusive Rake Race (1-30 April)

March 30, 2011 at 12:17 PM |

Rakerace.com and NoiQ Poker are organizing a €1,000 exclusive rake race between 1-30 April for those who have registered at NoiQ Poker through our site's link.

Poker Rake Races

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

March 30, 2011 at 12:00 PM |

Betsson $5,000 cash race again in April! 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 Rake Races

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

March 30, 2011 at 11:28 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 with $2,000 up for grabs. Only registered Rakerace.com members can take part in the promotion.

Poker Tournaments

Win a Sponsorship Deal with Point Poker!

March 30, 2011 at 10:56 AM |

Point Poker, a brand new poker room also available here at Rakerace.com, is now offering a unique chance for poker players to win big and receive a sponsorship deal worth up to €120,000.

Poker Rake Races

€5,000 Exclusive InterPoker Rake Race this April

March 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM |

Rakerace.com and InterPoker continue to offer their exclusive rake race, but now with an even bigger prize pool! The rake race is available to those who registered at InterPoker with our site's link. The promotion runs between 1-30 April. Besides the race, you are also eligible for the €1,000 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Rake Races

Point Poker €2,000 Exclusive Rake Race - 1-30 April

March 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM |

Point Poker, a poker room belonging to the Entraction Network offers Rakerace.com players with a €2,000 exclusive rake race. Besides the rake race, a €1,000 sign-up bonus and rakeback are also available at Point Poker.

Poker Rake Races

PokerHeaven Exclusive €1,500 Top 5 Rake Race, April

March 29, 2011 at 7:34 AM |

Be a Top 5 player in April and win! In cooperation with PokerHeaven.com, Rakerace.com organises an exclusive €1,500 rake race from April 1-30 in which only those registering via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. Only the top 5 players will be rewarded! In addition to the rake race offer, PokerHeaven.com provides a €1,000 deposit bonus and 30% rakeback.

Online Poker

Durrrr Challenge: Is the "Portuguese Poker Prodigy” Next?

March 28, 2011 at 1:13 PM |

There has been an interesting conversation going on between Jose ‘Girah’ Macedo and Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan on Twitter. It would seem that the 18-year-old prodigy is to take on the challenge.

Online Poker

SuperStar Showdown: KidPoker Strikes Back

March 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM |

Daniel Negreanu won the latest instalment of the SuperStar Showdown on Sunday, March 27. Although it seemed for long Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom would once again annihilate him, the Canadian pro managed to crawl back and eventually win with a profit of $26,500.

Poker Players

Andrew Robl Scared - Backs Out of Cage Fight Challenge

March 25, 2011 at 1:52 PM |

As we reported 2 days ago, a Hungarian poker pro accepted Andrew Robl's cage fight challenge he posted on his blog on March 16. Apparently Mr. Robl was too scared of the Hungarian, and wants to play against high stakes players he knows. We all know why.