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Poker Tournaments

WPT Montreal 2012 - Jeff Gross in the Lead, 45 Players Left

November 26, 2012 at 4:03 PM |

The second day of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Montreal Main Event has come to an end with the American Jeff Gross in the lead, and all the remaining players ITM.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars 90 Billionth Hand Coming Up

November 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM |

The PokerStars Road to 100 Billion promotion continues with the upcoming 90 billionth hand. Prizes to be handed out total at close to $1 million once again.

Poker Videos

Negreanu’s Video Blog: Integrity

November 24, 2012 at 6:38 PM |

In his latest rant/vblog, Daniel Negreanu shares a personal story on integrity in poker in the wake of recent issues. Also, the question of the shot clock is briefly discussed.

Poker Rake Races

Betfred Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-31 December

November 24, 2012 at 5:06 PM |

In December, Betfred Poker continues to offer an exclusive $5,000 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.

Poker Legislation

Swedish Poker Regulations - An Example to Follow?

November 23, 2012 at 2:50 PM |

While Sweden takes it seriously to enforce regulations and tax players who play in online rooms outside the European Economic Area (EEA), they do not cut off their citizens form the global circulation of online poker.

Poker Videos

Watch the WSOP Europe Main Event Final Table - Video

November 22, 2012 at 2:22 PM |

As we reported in early October, Phil Hellmuth emerged victorious at the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event final table, beating Sergii Baranov in the final heads-up. If you are interested in how the actual game went and missed out the live feed, you can now watch the official video of the final table right here, at Rakerace.com.

Poker Rooms

Rooms to Take Steps Against Auto-Seating Scripts

November 21, 2012 at 6:48 PM |

Auto-seating scripts are of tremendous value in choosing opponents and tables, while delivering yet another blow to the game experience of recreational players. Therefore, more and more rooms are taking steps against players utilising them.

Online Poker

Gus Hansen Lost Almost $2 Million in November

November 19, 2012 at 7:44 PM |

Gus Hansen is not doing too well at the high stakes tables this month, having lost $1,942,254 so far. Isildur1 and durrrr are also among the biggest losers of November.

Online Poker

Skrill (Moneybookers) - Four Times Cashback for Rakerace Players

November 18, 2012 at 8:41 PM |

In the latest promotion by Skrill (Moneybookers) and Rakerace.com, players will receive a four-time multiplier for their loyalty points between 19th November and 23rd December. 

Poker Players

Jake Cody Parts Ways with PKR

November 17, 2012 at 6:17 PM |

Following a year of cooperation, Jake Cody left the PKR team pro, becoming a freelancer player.

Poker Legislation

Teufelberger Released from Custody

November 16, 2012 at 3:37 PM |

Bwin.party has until 17 December to officially announce stopping violating the Belgian law.

Poker Legislation

Bwin.party co-CEO Arrested in Belgium

November 14, 2012 at 3:58 PM |

On charges of violating the gaming regulations of the country, the Belgian authorities have arrested Norbert Teufelberger, who participated in a conference on the regulation of online gaming in Europe.

Online Poker

Poker and Beer - World Record Attempt for Charity

November 12, 2012 at 5:48 PM |

Dean Bogan is trying to play 900 sit'n'gos (180 players) in 24 hours, while drinking at least 30 beers. The main goal of the attempt is to raise as much money as possible for an Australian organization fighting against youth suicide and mental problems. 

Poker Rake Races

Win an iPhone 5 or Other Gadgets at Terminal Poker - 12-25 November

November 8, 2012 at 4:53 PM |

The big tech campaign between the 12th-25th of November is the big promotion you have all been waiting for. Our partner Terminal Poker will hand out loads of nice tech gadgets as prizes including two brand new iPhone 5. However even though they are the main prizes there are so much more to win this time - just take a look at the list below to see all the tech stuff Terminal Poker will hand out! The campaign is actually divided into two parts which are explained below.

Poker Players

Nanonoko's 2011 Trip to Macau - Video

November 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM |

Randy 'nanonoko' Lew won last year's APPT Main Event. The multitabler PokerStars pro shot a very exciting and informative video of his trip to Macau, which you can watch now right here, at Rakerace.com.

Cyber-magic - Unique Card Trick by Marco Tempest

November 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM |

The Cyber-Illusionist Marco Tempest amazed the crowd at the TED conference with an extraordinary show with a deck of playing cards. Virtual Reality, the power of cards.

Poker Rake Races

Premium Top Tier iPoker Race! William Hill Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 15 November - 15 December

November 5, 2012 at 5:33 PM |

We are proud to announce that we have a brand new partner, and from now on, you can enjoy all the benefits which are provided exclusively to Rakerace.com players by William Hill Poker. They provide an exclusive $5,000 cash race from 15 November to 15 December to all players who register to the room via Rakerace.com. Besides the race, the $2,000 first deposit bonus is also available.

Poker Rooms

Everest Poker Belongs to iPoker Top Tier Network

November 5, 2012 at 2:54 PM |

Our partner Everest Poker was set to switch networks in August, moving from their independent network to the biggest poker network in the world, iPoker. It was unclear which tier will it belong to, but now is offical that Everest Poker Switched to the top tier of the iPoker Network.

Online Poker

Ziigmund Dominates the Online HS Games with $1.6 Million

November 4, 2012 at 11:12 AM |

Ilari ‘Ziigmund’ Sahamies finished on top of the monthly online high stakes money list with $1,603,083 in profits. The biggest looser of October is ‘patpatman’ with -$1,113,321.

Poker Players

Cantu v Aguiar Rematch Scheduled for 7 November

November 3, 2012 at 9:09 PM |

WSOPE Mixed Max event runner-up Brandon Cantu says that Jonathan Aguiar owes his victory merely to the organisers of the tournament. On 7 November, they clash once again.

Poker Players

Phil Ivey Launches Coaching Site

November 2, 2012 at 6:18 PM |

Eight times WSOP champion Phil Ivey launches a brand new poker site with 2012 Main Event winner Greg Merson as a sponsored pro, in addition to Patrik Antonius and Jennifer Harman.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race and Gift Chase - 1-30 November

November 1, 2012 at 6:25 PM |

In November, Betfair offers a $5,000 cash race and an additional gift chase exclusively for players who register to the room via Rakerace.com. In addition to the private promotions, players are eligible for the first deposit bonus and the central promotions of the room as well.

Poker Rake Races

PKR Poker Exclusive $3,000 Rake Race - 1-30 November

November 1, 2012 at 3:39 PM |

Famous for its unique 3D client, PKR Poker offers a $3,000 rake race for Rakerace.com players only, between 1 - 30 November. 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 Main Event: Greg Merson Is Champion

October 31, 2012 at 6:56 PM |

On Monday night, following 103 days of waiting, they shuffled up and dealt in the World Series of Poker 2012 Main Event Final Table. After two days of play, a new champion emerges in the person of Greg Merson.

Poker Rake Races

Muchos Poker Exclusive €2,000 Cash Race - 1-30 November

October 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM |

Muchos Poker and Rakerace.com reorganised their private offer for a €2,000 cash race, starting from 1 through 30 November. Only players registering to the room via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. In addition to the cash race, players have access to the 30% rakeback, available in all networks offered by the room, except for 888.

Poker Rake Races

New Room - Stan James Poker $2,500 Exclusive Rake Race - 1-30 November

October 30, 2012 at 2:25 PM |

We are proud to present  you yet another great room in our lineup, Stan James Poker. Part of the Microgaming Network, Stan James offers Rakerace.com players an exclusive $2,500 rake race in November. What is more, players are also eligible for the 30% rakeback and the generous first deposit bonus.

Poker Rake Races

Betfred Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-30 November

October 29, 2012 at 4:45 PM |

Similarly to the promotions of the past months, Betfred Poker continues to offer an exclusive $5,000 cash race to all players who register to the room via Rakerace.com in November as well. Besides the race, the $2,000 first deposit bonus is also available.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker €15,000 Rake Race – 1-30 November

October 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM |

Our InterPoker €6,000 rake race has been refreshed last month with a new structure and a much bigger prize pool. We offer you the same race in November so you can fight for your share of the amazing €15,000 with 3 other partners of InterPoker. Only if you register via our site are you eligible to participate in the promotion for the €3,000 first prize! In addition to the private offer, a €1,000 first deposit bonus, 30% rakeback and the room’s central promotions are also available.

Poker Rake Races

PAF Poker $5,000 Exclusive Cash Race - 1-30 November

October 29, 2012 at 3:19 PM |

Play in 2 different poker networks with our new partner, PAF Poker! The poker room offers an exclusive $5,000 cash race for players who register through Rakerace.com. The first prize is $1,200.

Poker Rake Races

MyBet Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-30 November

October 29, 2012 at 2:57 PM |

MyBet Poker, part of the iPoker network, continues to offer a $5,000 private cash race exclusively for Rakerace.com players in November, offering outstandingly high return. Join the action now!