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24hPoker Goes Blaze Poker Exclusive with New Mini Game

July 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM |

One of the latest additions to the Rakerace.com partner portfolio is 24hPoker. The Microgaming Poker Network skin has recently announced that it would keep only one of its two fast poker offerings; Blaze Poker is now also augmented with a new mini game that awards cash prizes.

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Caribbean Poker Tour Introduced by iPoker

July 28, 2013 at 9:00 PM |

A new Caribbean Poker Tour is introduced this year, taking place in November. It will complement the World Poker Tour Caribbean stop and is sponsored by the iPoker Network, together with its skins.

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PAF Offers Beginner-Friendly Online Poker

July 27, 2013 at 1:27 PM |

Åland-licensed Finnish online poker room Penningautomatforening (PAF), or more commonly known as Play Among Friends, has introduced a new service, specifically tailored to the needs of beginner players, offering guidance through the basics of the game.

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Cal42688 Retakes Online MTT Money List Lead

July 26, 2013 at 10:47 AM |

Calvin ’cal42688’ Anderson involuntarily gave up his leading position in the online multi-table tournament money list for three weeks. Following his WSOP performance in Las Vegas, however, he has now retaken his rightful place.

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Betfair Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-31 August 2013

July 25, 2013 at 2:53 PM |

In August, Betfair Poker continues to offer a $5,000 cash race, exclusively to players who register to the room via our link. The first prize is a handsome $1,200! In addition to the cash race, players are eligible to clear the offers of the VIP club, the first deposit bonus as well as the room’s central promotions.

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Play Ongame, Play RedKings! Five RedKings Cash Races Running Parallel in August

July 25, 2013 at 2:39 PM |

Rakerace.com players have the opportunity to participate in five excellent promotions at RedKings Poker in August as well. An exclusive $5,000 race, a $10,000 affiliate pooled race, a $50,000 Ongame central race, a $10,000 central Strobe Boost race and additional daily races are available.

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

July 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM |

One of the most reliable rooms of the Microgaming network, Stan James Poker continues in August to offer 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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US Players to be Reimbursed for FTP Funds in 2015?

July 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM |

Players of Full Tilt Poker from the United States are forced to remain in doubt for even longer as to whether they get reimbursed for their full bankrolls at the room and if yes, when exactly.

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Bet365 Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-31 August 2013

July 24, 2013 at 4:57 PM |

As part of the iPoker 2 network, Bet365 offers a $5,000 private cash race in August, exclusively to Rakerace.com players. The 200% up to $1,000 first deposit bonus and the VIP club are also available.

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Ultimate Poker Introduces Winner Takes All Rake System

July 24, 2013 at 2:33 PM |

The only legal online poker room in the United States to date, Ultimate Poker has introduced a remarkably unique rake structure: rakeback is paid only after won hands.

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Betsafe $4,000 Cash Race - 1-31 August 2013

July 23, 2013 at 7:58 PM |

Rakerace.com and Ongame's Betsafe continue to offer in August a $4,000 pooled cash race, an excellent first deposit bonus, a VIP cashback program as well as massive central races!

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Premium iPoker Promotion - Gala Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-31 August

July 23, 2013 at 7:06 PM |

Part of the iPoker Premium network, Gala Poker offers an $5,000 exclusive cash race in August to Rakerace.com players only. The eligbility for the 200% up to $2,000 first deposit bonus or the VIP club serves as further motivation for players to join.

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Betsson €10,000 Microgaming Cash Race - 5-26 August

July 23, 2013 at 5:28 PM |

In August, Betsson Poker continues to offer a $10,000 Microgaming cash race to Rakerace.com players. In addition to the cash race, the €1,000 Microgaming first deposit bonus, the 30% cashback as well as the central promotions provide great value to our players.

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Who is the best WSOP Main Event champion of Recent Years?

July 22, 2013 at 9:54 PM |

Even though one can be a WSOP champion with extreme amounts of luck, many world champions have already proven their might before their Main Event win. Who is the best champion out there? Vote in our forum!

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Online Poker Traffic Report - iPoker and 888 Rising

July 22, 2013 at 3:06 PM |

Both iPoker and 888 show the signs of growing traffic-wise this month.

WSOP November Nine 2013 - Odds for the Final Table

July 20, 2013 at 6:03 PM |

Betfair already published the odds for the 2013 WSOP Main Event Final Table's champion. Not surprisingly, JC Tran's victory pays the worst, the poker legend is clearly considered a favourite to win.

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iPoker Puts Cap on the Number of Heads-Up Tables

July 20, 2013 at 3:10 PM |

The new iPoker software update will introduce a feature to limit the number of inactive Heads-Up poker tables.

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PAF Poker Refreshes Website

July 20, 2013 at 2:26 PM |

PAF Poker introduced some major changes to its website as it rolled out a third new network. The change favours the recreational players, who now can get easier access to poker games.

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New Exclusive Tournament at Betsson - Win Amazing Gifts Worth €1,000 on 28 July

July 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM |

On 28 July, Rakerace.com offers a private tournament with awesome prizes in one of the most reliable rooms of the Microgaming network, Betsson Poker. Take your shot at an iPad Mini, a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini, an amazing Fossil watch, or one of the 4 iPod Shuffle devices!

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New Exclusive Microgaming Race - 24h Poker €4,000 Exclusive Rake Race - August

July 19, 2013 at 6:02 PM |

24h Poker offers an exclusive €4,000 rake race this August to players who register through Rakerace.com. The 30% flat rakeback and the generous first deposit bonus are also available.

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Mortensen's Predecessors - The Biggest Falls of the Main Event

July 18, 2013 at 7:59 PM |

The final day of the WSOP Main Event in July always holds some interesting twists for players. We have collected some of the most memorable meltdowns and eliminations of recent WSOP history.

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Play at Our Newest iPoker Partner - Coral Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 16 Aug - 30 September

July 18, 2013 at 3:57 PM |

Part of the iPoker Premium network, our newest partner Coral Poker offers an $5,000 exclusive cash race from 16 August to 30 September to Rakerace.com players only. The eligbility for the 100% up to £1,200 first deposit bonus or the VIP club serves as further motivation for players to join.

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Get to Exotic Places and International Poker Tournaments with Rakerace.com's Partners

July 17, 2013 at 6:42 PM |

Many live tournaments will be held throughout summer and fall across the globe, and now you can qualify easily and cheaply through Rakerace.com's partner rooms. Below you can see our compilation of the upcoming major tournaments which are available through satellites in the following months.

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Presenting the November Nine

July 17, 2013 at 10:29 AM |

The finale of the 44th annual World Series of Poker kicks off in November with JC Tran in the chiplead. The American ace faces a stiff field that includes the following players.

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WSOP 2013 - Main Event - We Have a November Nine

July 16, 2013 at 8:06 PM |

The 27 players, who returned to Day 7 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #62 $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event, came to fight for one of the nine seats at the Final Table of the most prestigious tournament of the world. Those, who succeeded, are led by JC Tran.

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Odd_Oddsen = Ola Amundsgard

July 16, 2013 at 7:47 PM |

The identity of the online high stakes regular Odd_Oddsen and no_Ola has finally been revealed. The Norwegian player's real name is Ola Amundsgard.

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Coral Poker - New iPoker Premium Room at Rakerace.com

July 16, 2013 at 5:11 PM |

Our newest partner in iPoker's premium network, iPoker 2 awaits our players with an exclusive gift promotion and an exclusive cash race.

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WSOP 2013 - Main Event – Down to Final 27, Morgenstern in the Lead

July 15, 2013 at 1:51 PM |

68 players returned on Day 6 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #62 $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event, led by Sami Rustom, alone with over 7 million in chips. He did not make it to the remaining 27, though; Anton Morgenstern leads them to play it down to the Final Table.

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WSOP 2013 - Main Event - 68 Players Remain

July 14, 2013 at 5:56 PM |

68 remained in play of the 239 participants, who entered Day 5 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #62 $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event. Sami Rustom leads the way with over 7 million in chips.

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888poker's Spiderman Ad Pulled in Great Britain Due to Indecency

July 14, 2013 at 5:34 PM |

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned the Spiderman themed advertisements displayed on 888poker's website as they can reach children, who are not of permitted age to gamble.