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Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $7,500 Cash Race – 1-30 April

March 23, 2012 at 5:27 PM |

Betfair raises the stakes and offers $7,500 to grab in the April private cash race for Rakerace.com players only! The first prize is an astonishing $1,750! In addition to the exclusive offer, you are also eligible for the first deposit bonus, if you register now via our link, as well as for participating in the central promotions of the room.

Lost & Found

PokerStars $215 Turbo Final Table Hand Review by EVhero

March 22, 2012 at 5:49 PM |

'EVhero' reviews his PokerStars $215 Turbo final table performance in this tutorial video.

Online Poker

Zoom Poker - An Astonishing Success

March 22, 2012 at 12:50 PM |

Thanks to PokerStars' latest fast ring game format, Zoom Poker has already dealt 50% more hands than before its release, increasing the cash game traffic dramatically.

Poker Rake Races

TuxPoker Exclusive $2,500 Cash Race – 25 March-30 April

March 21, 2012 at 11:49 PM |

Let us present you the latest addition to our portfolio at Rakerace.com! Merge Gaming’s TuxPoker offers a $2,500 cash race for Rakerace.com players only. The private promotion, the 35% cashback and the first deposit bonus – an equivalent of 20% return – is indeed the greatest offer in the market! What is more, Merge welcomes US players as well.

Poker Interviews

A Low Stakes Icon – Interview with Jrockhaf

March 21, 2012 at 2:25 PM |

Below you can read our team’s original interview with Canadian poker pro "jrockhaf"

Poker Rake Races

EuroPoker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 25 March - 25 April

March 20, 2012 at 1:57 PM |

Our newest partner, EuroPoker continues to offer a $5,000 cash race from 25 March to 25 April to all players who registered to EuroPoker through our link. EuroPoker is a member of the Ongame Network. Besides the great exclusive first deposit bonus, you can now enjoy the room's great VIP system as well.

Poker Rake Races

Rakerace.com Giga Satellite - Win Valuable PokerStars Tickets on 29 March

March 20, 2012 at 12:40 PM |

We offer you a great chance to boost your bankroll on 29 March, when PokerStars in cooperation with Rakerace.com will organize an exclusive $1,250 added tournament, where players who registered to PokerStars via Rakerace.com can win 3 Sunday Million and 12 Daily Big tickets worth $1,250.

Poker Rake Races

Betsson Returns - $6,000 Exclusive Cash Race in April

March 19, 2012 at 3:46 PM |

Betsson returns to Rakerace.com in April with a great $6,000 exclusive cash race. Besides the race, the generous FD bonus and the VIP system are also available to the fans of the Ongame network.

Lost & Found

Notgoingnewhere Leakfinder Video

March 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM |

Notgoingnewhere has recently made a leakfinder video for $7 Turbo heads-up sit'n gos on PokerStars.

Lost & Found

Notgoingnewhere Leakfinder Video

March 19, 2012 at 1:51 PM |

Notgoingnewhere has recently made a leakfinder video for $7 Turbo heads-up sit'n gos on PokerStars.

Online Poker

Unibet, Betsson and iGame to Launch Speed Game

March 18, 2012 at 10:57 PM |

The new game to be introduced in these casinos has been developed by Relax Gaming. The future joining of other poker rooms offering this game type is to be expected.

Online Poker

Real Money Zoom Poker Released at PokerStars

March 17, 2012 at 1:03 PM |

As we informed you in January, PokerStars was developing a fast-paced ring game format, which they called Zoom Poker. Now Lee Jones representing PokerStars announced that the site is rolling out the new format for real money, first at micro-limit tables.

Poker Rake Races

MyBet and Betfred Cash Races – Plus EV in March

March 16, 2012 at 5:03 PM |

Midway through the month, it was time for us to thoroughly examine our March offers and it seems that among the best value promotions, iPoker’s $5,000 MyBet Poker and $7,500 Betfred Poker cash races are especially worth trying.

Poker Rooms

Full Tilt Poker to Relaunch in April?

March 15, 2012 at 12:48 PM |

According to many of the most respectable poker media, the Full Tilt Poker forfeiture may be completed within a month or even this week.

Online Poker

SuperStars Showdown – Haxton Defeats Blom for $5,093

March 14, 2012 at 6:00 PM |

Even though Viktor ’Isildur1’ Blom resumed the aborted SuperStar Showdown session against Isaac ’philivey2694’ Haxton with a major edge of $99,000, the latter managed to win.

Poker Rake Races

Point Poker €2,000 Exclusive Rake Race - 15 March to 15th April

March 13, 2012 at 1:27 PM |

Point Poker (part of the Entraction network) and Rakerace.com are together organizing a €2,000 exclusive rake race running from the 15th March to the 15th April.

Online Poker

Isildur1 vs. Haxton SuperStar Showdown Aborted

March 12, 2012 at 5:18 PM |

Due to the failure of Isaac ‘philivey2694’ Haxton’s internet connection, this Sunday’s SuperStar Showdown session was suspended. Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom is currently $99,886 ahead.

Online Poker

Isildur1 vs. Haxton - SuperStar Showdown Rematch Today

March 11, 2012 at 2:22 PM |

Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom will face the only player again who managed to defeat him during his PokerStars Superstar Showdown promotion: Isaac Haxton.

Poker Videos

Your Weekly Dose of KidPoker Rant

March 10, 2012 at 6:08 PM |

Daniel Negreanu’s Weekly Rant Vlog is out, and although it has its weaknesses, it is nothing short of enjoyable.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP National Championship to Host a Super Field?

March 9, 2012 at 5:16 PM |

The WSOP National Championship sees its structure completely reformed this year, including the addition of $1,000,000 to the prize pool.

Ray Bitar Says Sorry, Not Much Else

March 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM |

One of the main defendants of the Full Tilt Poker scandal Ray Bitar gave an interview in which he said sorry to all the players affected by the Black Friday, but he didn't reveal anything of importance.

Online Poker

Shuffle Master is Officially the Owner of Ongame

March 6, 2012 at 12:46 PM |

As we reported earlier, Shuffle Master, a Las Vegas-based gaming company was to purchase the Ongame Network. Now the news is official, Shuffle Master reporte that they bought the Ongame Network for €19,5 million.

Poker Rooms

iPoker Introduces Weighted Contributed Rake Calculation

March 5, 2012 at 3:43 PM |

From the 5th March, iPoker changed to the weighted contributed rake calculation method, which means that players will receive VIP points according to their contribution to the pot.

Online Poker

Changes to the Rake Calculation - Lower SNG Fees at IGT Network

March 5, 2012 at 1:06 PM |

The IGT Network (ex-Entraction) lowered its SNG fees to 5%, tha rake cap and the minimum buy-in raised slightly at some cash game tables.

Poker Players

The Poker Community in Full Support of Jason Somerville

March 4, 2012 at 8:20 PM |

WSOP champion Jason Somerville is the first male poker pro to publicly admit being gay. Although he expected negative reactions, the poker community stood up beside him.

Bluff Magazine: Poker's Most Influential People

March 3, 2012 at 11:31 PM |

Bluff Magazine has come out with its annual list of the most powerful and influential people in poker. The Power 20, as they call them, are chosen by 51 poker industry insiders.

Poker Tournaments

Sean Jazayeri Wins WPT L. A. Poker Classic

March 2, 2012 at 7:39 PM |

US player Sean Jazayeri won the World Poker Tour L. A. Poker Classic (WPT LAPC) Main Event for $1,370,240, defeating 'Doc Sands' heads-up.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race in March

March 1, 2012 at 5:27 PM |

Betfair is back in March, too, with the $5,000 cash race exclusively for those registering to the room via Rakerace.com. The first prize is $1,500! In addition to the cash race, you are also eligible for the first deposit bonus and the room’s central promotions.

Poker Tournaments

Win Millions in the New PokerStars Micro Stakes Series

March 1, 2012 at 3:00 PM |

PokerStars organises an online series of 100 events between 15 and 25 March for micro stakes players. $5,000,000 will be up for grabs.

Poker Rake Races

Betfred Exclusive $7,500 Cash Race – 1-31 March

February 29, 2012 at 6:20 PM |

In March, Betfred offers a $7,500 cash race, instant Platinum VIP status and a $2,000 first deposit bonus, for Rakerace.com players only! Join the action now!