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WSOP 2013 - Event #54 - Dana Castaneda is $1,000 NLHE Champion

July 3, 2013 at 1:13 PM |

Less than 0.5% of the original entrants remained in play by Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #54 $1,000 No Limit Hold’em. Barry Hutter had the lead with about double the amount of chips before runner-up Joseph Wertz.

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Renewed VIP Club and Summer Swagger at Betfair Poker

July 2, 2013 at 6:58 PM |

The new Betfair Poker has introduced a number of changes in the course of the past weeks. Top rake generator players receive VIP treatment and the Summer Swagger $60k Rake Race has arrived.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #53 - Three Players Remain, Vamplew Leads

July 2, 2013 at 12:12 PM |

Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #53 $1,500 No Limit Hold’em started with 25 participants still in play. The field, which featured several notable pros, was led into the final day by Jonathan Cohen.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #51 - Kristen Bicknell Takes Down Ladies Event

July 1, 2013 at 3:21 PM |

The nine-handed finale took place on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #51 Ladies No Limit Hold'em Championship. At the table was WSOPC champion Amanda Baker, among other players.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #47 - Gregg Wins, Esfandiari 4th

June 30, 2013 at 6:55 PM |

Only four players remained for an extra fourth day in World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #47 $111,111 One Drop High Rollers No-Limit Hold'em. Bill Perkins had the chiplead but Antonio Esfandiari was also in play for a second One Drop title.

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WSOP 2013 - #47 - $111,111 Little One Started

June 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM |

The WSOP Event #47 - $111,111 Little One tournament is the (considerably) smaller counterpart of the famous $1,000,000 Big One, this year's high roller tournament at the world series. 3% of the total prize pool will be donated to the One Drop foundation as a charity effort.

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Duhamel’s Ex Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Jail

June 27, 2013 at 5:07 PM |

While potentially facing a sentence for life, Bianca Rojas-Latraverse is eventually to serve three and a half years prison for planning the assault on and robbery of WSOP champion Jonathan Duhamel.

Poker Rake Races

Stan James Exclusive $6,000 Rake Race - 1-31 July 2013

June 26, 2013 at 12:34 PM |

One of the most reliable rooms of the Microgaming network, Stan James Poker offers in July a $6,000 exclusive rake race to our registered players. In addition, you are eligible for the 30% loyalty and the first deposit bonuses as well.

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PAF Poker $5,000 Exclusive Cash Race - 1-31 July

June 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM |

Play in three different poker networks in one cash race! PAF Poker continues to offer an exclusive $5,000 cash race in July as well, exclusively to players who register through Rakerace.com. The first prize is $1,200!

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Betfred Exclusive $3,000 Cash Race - 1-31 July

June 25, 2013 at 4:57 PM |

In July, Betfred Poker continues to offer an exclusive $3,000 cash race to all players who register to the room via Rakerace.com. In addition to the race, the $2,000 first deposit bonus is also available to new players. To top that all, you can get up to 7-35% return in the room's VIP club. In July, 4 x $500 added private tournaments will also be on the table!

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WSOP 2013 - Event #39 - Daniel Idema and Phil Hellmuth Celebrate

June 24, 2013 at 3:36 PM |

Despite not making it to the top 17 players to return on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #39 $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Phil Hellmuth celebrated his historic 99th WSOP in the money finish.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #37 - Michael Moore Scoops in $5,000 LHE Title

June 23, 2013 at 2:17 PM |

With 442,000 in chips, Todd Witteles led the final 12 players to Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #37 $5,000 Limit Hold’em. He was accompanied by the likes of Justin Bonomo and Greg Mueller.

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PKR Poker Exclusive $3,000 Rake Race - 1 - 31 July

June 21, 2013 at 6:02 PM |

Famous for its unique 3D client, PKR Poker returns with a $3,000 rake race for Rakerace.com players only, in the month of July. In addition to the private promotion, all players are eligible for the 100% up to $500 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #34 - Gathy wins, Reason Second

June 21, 2013 at 5:19 PM |

By Day 2 at the WSOP Event #34 - $1,000 NLHE Turbo (due to the turbo structure) only 35 players were remaining. The 9-handed final table was set by the 22nd blind level and lead by Daniel Bishop.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #33 - Bryan Campanello Takes Down $2,500 Seven-Card Razz

June 21, 2013 at 1:11 PM |

World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #33 $2,500 Seven-Card Razz Day 3 saw 14 players taking their seats at the tables. The chiplead was David Bach’s and play continued to grab the $178,052 first prize.

FIS Disallows Athletes to be Sponsored by Gaming Companies

June 20, 2013 at 4:30 PM |

The International Ski Federation (FIS) prohibits its athletes to be sponsored by Gaming/Betting companies. Marcus Hellner PokerStars pro is affected.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #31 - Jarred Graham is PLO Hi-Lo Champion

June 20, 2013 at 11:09 AM |

Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #31 $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better saw only 14 players returning to the tables. The chiplead belonged to Perry Green but Barry Greenstein and Eric Rodawig were also in the field.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #30 - Chris Dombrowski Takes Down $1,000 NLHE

June 19, 2013 at 4:52 PM |

13 players sat back to the tables on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #30 $1,000 No Limit Hold’em. Bulgarian Dimitar Yosifov led the field, competing for the $346,332 first prize.

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Greek Housewife To Go Pro After Winning 100 Billionth Hand

June 18, 2013 at 4:33 PM |

The Greek player Isidora Panagiotopoulou (microulis69) won $103,800 on Thursday at PokerStars. She intends to use some of it to become a professional poker player.

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New iPoker Race - Boylepoker Exclusive $7,500 Cash Race

June 17, 2013 at 7:23 PM |

Boylepoker offers an exclusive $7,500 cash race just for Rakerace.com players in the following 6 weeks. In addition to the private promotions, players are eligible for the $1,000 first deposit bonus, and using the room's VIP club, you can get up to 16-20% cashback.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #22 - Josh Pollock Wins $1,500 PLO

June 16, 2013 at 10:20 PM |

Day 3 of the WSOP Event #22 - $1,500 PLO tournament was held on Friday with 9 remaining players. WPT champion Noah Schwartz held the majority of the chips, 1,144,000.

Poker Movies

Bet Raise Fold - Online Poker Documentary Premieres in US

June 14, 2013 at 10:04 PM |

The newest documentary about online poker premiered in the United States on Wednesday evening with the participation of the creators and major poker industry participants such as Tom Dwan, Vanessa Selbst, Daniel Cates, Liv Boeree and Mike Sexton. The documentary will be available online from June 30.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #20 - Calen McNeil Wins Heads-Up

June 14, 2013 at 12:47 PM |

World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #20 $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8-or-Better did not conclude on Day 3, as scheduled. The final hands of the heads-up had to be postponed with Calen McNeil in about a three times lead over Can Kim Hua.

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WSOP 2013 - Remembering Jerry Buss

June 14, 2013 at 11:56 AM |

Basketball and poker legend Dr Jerry Buss passed this February. This year’s WSOP Event #23 $2,500 Seven Card Stud, his favourite game type, is dedicated to his memory with Kobe Bryant opening the tournament.

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Ronaldo - Fenomeno with Footballs and Chips Alike

June 13, 2013 at 8:45 PM |

As we reported in April, the Brazilian football star joined PokerStars' team. The two times world champion now introduces his amazing skill with the...poker chips, apparently.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #20 Heads-Up Continues Today

June 13, 2013 at 5:52 PM |

The WSOP Event #20 - $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo tournament's 3rd day started on Wednesday with 22 players still battling for the bracelet. The 9-handed final table formulated on the 24th blind level (10,000/20,000).

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Faster Deal, Shootouts, Rematch Introduced in iPoker Software Update

June 11, 2013 at 8:02 PM |

The iPoker Network rolls out a significant update to its software on Monday. Faster deal, Rematch option, Shootout and Heads-Up tournaments are on their way.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #15 - Tom Schneider Brings Home Third Bracelet

June 10, 2013 at 6:29 PM |

Mark Klecan led the 21 players, who returned on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #15 $1,500 HORSE, with 518,000 in chips. He also made it to the eight-handed Final Table.

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Microgaming Switches HU Tables to Heads Up 8-Man Blaze

June 6, 2013 at 5:11 PM |

The Microgaming network has discontinued its conventional cash game heads-up tables, introducing the Heads Up 8-Man Blaze system. Players can play fast fold heads-up in pools of eight.

Online Poker

High Stakes May 2013 - Cottonseed1 the Biggest Winner

June 5, 2013 at 5:09 PM |

Kyle Hendon (cottonseed1) took the lead as the most profitable player in May with $1,491,247 profit. He is followed by Gus Hansen and Ben Tollerene (Bttech86) in the top 3.