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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 #41 - Steve Gross is PLO Six Handed Champion

June 25, 2013 at 3:22 PM |

Online MTT ace Steve ‘gboro780’ Gross had the chiplead in the field of 22 players on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #41 $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha Six Handed. The likes of Yevgeniy Timoshenko, Trevor Pope and Sorel Mizzi accompanied him.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #40 - Jared Hamby Emerges Victorious in $1,500 NLHE

June 25, 2013 at 12:55 PM |

21 players resumed the game on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #40 $1,500 No Limit Hold’em. Online MTT professionals like Nicolas ‘PKaiser’ Fierro and Griffin ‘Flush_Entity’ Benger topped the field.

Poker Rake Races

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

June 24, 2013 at 8:03 PM |

Part of the iPoker Premium network, Gala Poker offers an $5,000 exclusive cash race in July 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 - 8-29 July

June 24, 2013 at 7:12 PM |

In July, Betsson Poker remains 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.

Poker Tournaments

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.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #38 - Justin Oliver Wins Four Handed NLHE

June 24, 2013 at 12:16 PM |

Eight players on two tables to play it down to the winner: this was the starting point of Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #38 $2,500 No Limit Hold’em Four Handed. Two times WSOP champion David Pham had the lead.

Poker Tournaments

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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WSOP 2013 - Event #36 - Simeon Naydenov Wins $1,500 NLHE Shootout

June 23, 2013 at 1:05 PM |

Play resumed at two six-max tables on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #36 $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Shootout. The 12 final day players competed for the $326,440 first prize.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #35 - Jeff Madsen is $3,000 PLO Champion

June 22, 2013 at 1:48 PM |

Jeff Madsen led the final 19 players to Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #35 $3,000 Pot Limit Omaha with 922,000 in chips. They played for the first prize of $384,420.

Poker Rake Races

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.

Poker Tournaments

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.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #32 - Erick Lindgren Wins $5,000 NLHE 6-Handed Event

June 21, 2013 at 12:16 PM |

Fourteen players sat back to three tables on World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #32 $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Six Handed Day 3. The event attracted a large number of stars, some of them here to stay for the finale as well.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Superstars Come and Go in the $5,000 NLHE Six Handed Event

June 20, 2013 at 6:23 PM |

Day 3 of World Series of Poker Event #32 $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Six Handed is kicking off today. As usual, the $5,000 NLHE event attracted some of the greatest names in poker.

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.

Poker Tournaments

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.

Online Poker

World Record Traffic Spark at PokerStars

June 19, 2013 at 5:36 PM |

PokerStars' Road to 100 Billion promotion proved to be a major success; so major that it broke the record for cash game traffic registered in the poker room.

Poker Tournaments

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.

Poker Rooms

Incredible Return at Betfair Poker

June 19, 2013 at 2:30 PM |

A rake chase (15-40%), VIP club (10-30%), a first deposit bonus (30%) and an exclusive race currently standing at 50%. Promotions at Betfair to clear, all at the same time. No kidding.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #29 - Tom Schneider Wins Fourth Bracelet

June 19, 2013 at 11:55 AM |

The final four players returned on Day 4 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #29 $5,000 HORSE. While the final table was drawn on Day 3, Greg Mueller, Viatcheslav Ortynsiky, Tom Schneider and Benjamin Scholl did not get to finish the game.

Poker Players

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.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #28 - Jason Duval Takes Home $1,500 NLHE Bracelet

June 18, 2013 at 12:29 PM |

Another of the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em tournaments, World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #28 Day 3 saw 16 players returning to the tables, with Masayuki Nagata in the chiplead. They played for the $521,202 first prize.

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WSOP 2013 - Event #27 - Isaac Hagerling Wins Mixed Max Tournament

June 18, 2013 at 12:24 PM |

Only the finale, the heads-up game of Max Steinberg and Isaac Hagerling remained for Day 4 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #27 $3,000 No Limit Hold’em Mixed Max. They did not finish on Day 3, or the heads-up day of the tournament.

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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.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #26 - Kenneth Lind Wins Seniors NLHE

June 17, 2013 at 5:36 PM |

World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #26 $1,000 Seniors No Limit Hold’em reached its final day with 34 players remaining. The chiplead belonged to James Miller but arguably the most notable player of the field was Hoyt Corkins.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #25 - Danny Fuhs Wins $5,000 Omaha Hi-Low 8-or-Better

June 17, 2013 at 3:06 PM |

27 Players returned for Day 3 of the $5,000 Omaha Hi-Low 8-or-Better event of this year's WSOP. The field was filled with pros such as Dario Alioto, Eric Crain, Huck Seed, Paul Sokoloff, Dan Kelly and Maria Ho. Robert Mizrachi held the majority of the chips, 339,500, followed by Francesco Barbaro (278,000) and Shawn Buchanan (263,500).

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WSOP 2013 - Event #24 - Corey Harrison is $1,500 NLHE Champion

June 17, 2013 at 1:18 PM |

17 players returned on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #24 $1,500 No Limit Hold’em with Salvatore Dicarlo in the lead (stack: 984,000). Players competed for the $432,411 first prize.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #23 - David Chiu Wins Stud Event Commemorating Buss

June 17, 2013 at 11:11 AM |

Frank Kassela led the final 10 to Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #23 $2,500 Seven Card Stud. A strong finale was bound to take place with players like David Chiu, Scott Seiver, Michael Mizrachi and Freddie Ellis participating.

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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.