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Poker Rake Races

Ladbrokes Poker Exclusive $1500 Rake Race This September

September 1, 2010 at 2:03 PM |

In partnership with Ladbrokes Poker (Microgaming), rakerace.com is organizing a $1500 exclusive rake race this September. Only those players that used the AKADEMIA bonus code upon registration will be eligible to participate.

Chilean Miners Survive Playing Poker

August 30, 2010 at 5:28 PM |

On August 5th, the San Jose gold and copper mine collapsed in Chile, burying 33 miners alive. Thankfully all of them are alive and successfully survived 17 days. Now they only have to survive 4 more months until the drill reaches them, and they can be rescued.

Poker news

This Week In Poker - Kimberly Lansing, Phil Laak

August 30, 2010 at 2:51 PM |

In this recent episode of  "This Week In Poker"  the 2 main guests are Kimberly Lansing and Phil Laak. Kimberly Lansing talks about the WPT, the coming Legends of Poker nomination, her engagement and much more, while Phil Laak first talks about his horrific ATV accident in Oregon, during which he broke 7 bones, and got a serious eye injury as well.

Poker Players

What Do Poker Players Do When They Don't Play Anymore?

August 29, 2010 at 5:20 PM |

Have you ever though about what happens to the poker pros that give up playing poker? Well, some of them obviously start living average lives, or go broke and live worse-than-average ones. Others continue playing low-stakes poker under secret nicknames, or just find other activities to do.

Poker Rooms

Blanca Games Has Bought the Cereus Network

August 27, 2010 at 5:32 PM |

It has officially been announced yesterday, that Blanca Games will be the new owner of the Cereus Network. The buying price remains undisclosed.

Poker Tournaments

Andy Frankenberger Wins WPT Legends of Poker

August 26, 2010 at 6:08 PM |

462 players attended the WPT Legends of Poker Main Event, making the prize pool $2,151,072. The buy-in for the event was $4800+$200, and many famous poker players enrolled in the battle for the first place prize.

Poker Rooms

Victory Poker – Move to Cake Poker Confirmed, Surprises to Come

August 26, 2010 at 1:56 PM |

Dan Fleyshman, Victory Poker CEO confirmed that Victory Poker will be moving to the Cake Network, to be officially announced on 1st September.According to a recent interview with CoinFlip, Dan is eagerly awaiting the collaboration with Cake.

Poker Articles

DonkeyTest, the Smart Poker IQ Test

August 25, 2010 at 7:49 PM |

If you intend to know just how good you are at poker, and are interested in an outsiders' opinion of you concerning your poker skills, you can now measure it online. DonkeyTest.com, despite the name, is a pretty smart website which allows you to test your IQ and poker skills easily and excitingly.

Lost & Found

What to Do on a King High Uncoordinated Flop?

August 25, 2010 at 5:57 PM |

A lot of players have trouble adjusting their post-flop gameplay after a pre-flop bet. Continuation betting in all cases is not a good solution, neither is only to bet when the flop hit you.

Exclusive race news

Chocolate Poker $10,000 Rake Race This September

August 25, 2010 at 4:55 PM |

In partnership with Chocolate Poker, Rakerace.com is organizing a rake race with a whopping $10,000 on offer this September.

Lost & Found

Nanonoko Heads-up Videos

August 25, 2010 at 4:00 PM |

Randy ’Nanonoko’ Lew has made the two videos below, which show his match against ’Brezi26’ during the PokerStars All Star Week. Every year, PokerStars organizes this event, in which Team PokerStars Pros battle against the site’s biggest grinders in heads-up matches.

Lost & Found

Ryan Fee’s NL 6-Max Strategy Guide Ebook

August 25, 2010 at 2:30 PM |

If you are a poker cash game player seeking to improve your gameplay without having to pay hundreds of dollars for a proper strategy/training book, Ryan Fee’s Strategy guide is for you.

Poker Rooms

Victory Poker Leaves Everleaf Network

August 23, 2010 at 2:01 PM |

Rumors have been circulating for quite a while that Victory Poker would soon be looking for another network to be part of.

Lost & Found

Deep-Stacked Cash Games

August 17, 2010 at 4:28 PM |

Deep-stacked poker games are gaining popularity nowadays, and it seems that most of the more advanced poker players prefer these to short-stack poker games.

Exclusive race news

PokerHeaven & InterPoker Exclusive €3,000 Rake Race – (1-31 August)

July 30, 2010 at 7:47 PM |

In partnership with PokerHeaven and InterPoker, Rakerace.com has joined forces to organize a €3,000 Rake Race for this August.

Analysis

French Online Poker Regulation - Summary

July 22, 2010 at 5:15 PM |

National level regulation for online poker and betting had been ’under construction’ for years in France when, to the great joy of the betting companies, sports betting licences were finally released short before the football World Cup.

Analysis

Free Holdem Manager or Poker Tracker 3

July 1, 2010 at 10:15 PM |

By participating in Rackerace.com and Bwin’s promotion, you get the opportunity to get your hands on Poker Tracker 3 or Holdem Manager (both valued around $90) for free.

Exclusive race news

PokerHeaven & InterPoker Exclusive €3,200 Rake Race – (1-31 July)

July 1, 2010 at 5:39 PM |

In partnership with PokerHeaven and InterPoker, Rakerace.com has joined forces to organize a € 3,200 Rake Race for this July.

Analysis

To Rake Race Or To Rake Chase?

June 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM |

In this analysis, Rakerace.com will look at the differences between rake races and rake chases.

Exclusive race news

Micro Stakes Exclusive $1000 Race at Chocolate Poker - 21 June- 18 July

June 21, 2010 at 5:05 PM |

Do you play at micro states and have so far been unable to finish ITM in a rake race? Your time has finally come!

Exclusive race news

Everest Poker Exclusive 2 x $1,500 Rake Race (June)

June 3, 2010 at 5:48 PM |

In partnership with Everest Poker, Rakerace.com is organising two races for June spreading over 15 days each. Both races will have a total prize pool of $1,500 up for grabs and the winner for each race will take home $350 to add to their bankroll.

Exclusive race news

Doyle’s Room Exclusive $4,000 Rake Race (1-30 June)

June 1, 2010 at 5:17 PM |

In partnership with Doyle’s Room, Rakerace.com is organizing a $4,000 rake race this June.

Loyalty Program Reviews

PokerHeaven’s VIP System

May 5, 2010 at 6:28 PM |

All players who register to PokerHeaven through Rakerace.com are eligible for a 30% rakeback deal, but that’s not all: on top of this, PokerHeaven has a VIP loyalty system.

Exclusive race news

Everest Poker exclusive $1000 cash race (1-10 May)

May 3, 2010 at 3:16 PM |

In partnership with Everest Poker, Rakerace.com is organising a $1000 cash race this May.

Exclusive race news

RedStar Poker Exclusive Rake Chase (1 - 31 May)

April 30, 2010 at 12:35 PM |

In partnership with RedStar Poker, Rakerace.com is organizing an exclusive rake chase this May with guaranteed prizes.

Exclusive race news

Ladbrokes Poker Exclusive $2,000 rake race giveaway (1-31 May)

April 28, 2010 at 4:09 PM |

‘These Lads Are Being Generous’In partnership with Ladbrokes Poker (Microgaming), Rakerace.com is organizing a $2,000 exclusive rake race this May.

Loyalty Program Reviews

Introducing the InterPoker VIP Loyalty System

April 28, 2010 at 12:28 PM |

Apart from providing all the players registered through Rakerace.com with a 30% rakeback deal, InterPoker has got even more generous, offering a brand new VIP loyalty system.

Loyalty Program Reviews

The Ladbrokes VIP Club Full Review

April 21, 2010 at 6:27 PM |

Been left in the dark concerning what the Ladbrokes VIP Club is about? Well, we can provide you with an insight.

Analysis

PokerOffice – Why not try it free for one month? What an offer!

April 15, 2010 at 5:26 PM |

In partnership with PokerOffice, Rakerace.com is now giving you the opportunity to try out the full version of the PokerOffice software free for one month.