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PokerStars' CEO Gabriel Campos Resigns

January 17, 2012 at 12:01 PM |

The news broke yesterday that PokerStars' Chief Executive Officer is leaving his post at the largest poker room in the world. He is resigning to "pursue other opportunities".

Poker Players

Duhamel Hit by Martin Finger at the PCA Players Party

January 16, 2012 at 5:50 PM |

The already-beaten-up Jonathan Duhamel took another punch; he got hit by Martin '0Piggybank' Finger, EPT Prague's champion at the players' party 2 days ago. This is quite a physical part of Duhamel's life it seems.

Poker Tournaments

PCA 2012 High Roller - Leonid Bilokur Defeats Duhamel, Wins High Roller

January 15, 2012 at 4:50 PM |

The Ukrainian Leonid Bilokur took down the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure's (PCA) $25,000 High Roller Event, taking home a massive $1,1 million first prize. 2010 WSOP champion Jonathan Duhamel finished 2nd.

Poker Tournaments

PCA 2012 High Roller - Jason Koon Leads, Haxton, nanonoko and Duhamel at Final Table

January 14, 2012 at 2:39 PM |

The Main Event is over, however, there is one more important tournament running at the Bahamas: the PCA 2012 $25,000 High Roller. It is currently lead by Jason Koon, but there are very big names still at the table.

Poker Tournaments

PCA 2012 Main Event - John Dibella beats Kyle Julius in the Heads Up

January 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM |

John Dibella, a satellite qualifier defeated Kyle Julius to win the Main Event of this year's PCA. The family man and day trader took home $1,775,000.

Poker Tournaments

PCA 2012 Main Event - Faraz Jaka on the Final Table

January 13, 2012 at 1:42 PM |

2012 PCA's Main Event almost came to its conclusion, the 8-handed final table was set yesterday with the chiplead of Faraz Jaka. PokerStars.tv will provide a live stream covering the event.

Poker Rake Races

EuroPoker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 15 January - 15 February, 2012

January 11, 2012 at 6:20 PM |

Our newest partner, EuroPoker offers a $5,000 cash race to 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 Rooms

EuroPoker Is Here - New Room on Board

January 11, 2012 at 6:12 PM |

We are happy to inform you that from now on, we are in partnership with a brand new room, EuroPoker! EuroPoker is a member of the Ongame Network, and as our newest room, they offer you some great exclusive promotions.

Poker Girls

Beth Shak And Tiffany Michelle - From Poker to Reality TV

January 10, 2012 at 6:40 PM |

Two rather well-known poker player ladies Beth Shak and Tiffany Michelle seem to be occupied with television nowadays instead of poker, both of them will appear in 2012 reality shows.

Poker Rooms

Purple Lounge Moves to the Entraction Network

January 10, 2012 at 1:41 PM |

Purple Lounge officials revealed that on 16 January the room leaves the Microgaming Network, and will continue business as part of the Entraction Network.

Poker Players

Randy 'Nanonoko' Lew Sets Guinness Record at PCA

January 9, 2012 at 12:36 PM |

PokerStars pro Randy 'nanonoko' Lew has set a new Guinness World Record yesterday at the PCA 2012's Main Hall; he played 23,493 hands in 8 hours with realizing profit.

Poker Tournaments

PCA 2012 Super High Roller - Viktor Blom Wins His First Live Tournament

January 8, 2012 at 1:05 PM |

Killer high stakes action went down yesterday at PCA's tables, the extraordinarily strong final table of this year's Super High Roller tournament ended with the victory of Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom. This is the young Swedish pro's first live tournament win.

Poker Tournaments

PCA 2012 Super High Roller - Galen Hall Takes Lead, Isildur1, Negreanu at Final Table

January 7, 2012 at 3:18 PM |

An extraordinarily strong final table formed yesterday at the PCA 2012 Super High Roller tournament, the chipleader Isaac Haxton was eliminated, Daniel Negreanu, Jonathan Duhamel and Viktor Blom are still in for the $1,254,400 first prize.

Poker Tournaments

PCA 2012 Super High Roller - Galen Hall Takes Lead, Isildur1, Negreanu at Final Table

January 7, 2012 at 3:18 PM |

Poker Tournaments

PCA 2012 Super High Roller - Haxton, Blom, Seidel Take the Lead

January 6, 2012 at 1:22 PM |

Isaac Haxton leads the field at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure's (PCA) $100,000 Super High Roller Event by the end of Day 1. Viktor Blom and Erik Seidel are also amongst the top players.

Poker Players

Esfandiari, Trickett and Merson Top 2012 Live HS Money List

January 4, 2012 at 3:57 PM |

Big One winner Antonio Esfandiari unquestionably dominated the 2012 live high stakes money list with $19 million worth of profits. Down on the Earth, Sam Trickett and Greg Merson follow.

Poker Rake Races

PokerHeaven Bonus in January – Don’t Miss out on the 20% Extra Cashback

January 4, 2012 at 11:49 AM |

Begin the year 2012 at PokerHeaven! If you already have an account, try the exceptional reload bonus and if you do not, you are eligible for the first deposit bonus valid in January, 2012 only. The 30% rakeback and the 20% extra bonus mean a total of 50% return this month!

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race – 1-31 January, 2012

January 3, 2012 at 1:54 PM |

Betfair continues to play it big and offers a $5,000 cash race in January, 2012 as well for players registering to the room via Rakerace.com’s link. The first prize is $1,500! In addition to the cash race, the first deposit bonus and the room’s central promotions are also available to our players.

Poker Rake Races

MyBet Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race – 1-31 January, 2012

January 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM |

The latest addition to Rakerace.com’s partners at iPoker, MyBet Poker offers a $5,000 exclusive cash race in January, 2012, too for those registering to the room via our website. In addition to the race, an excellent first deposit bonus and the room’s VIP membership are also open for players.

Poker Rake Races

Terminal Poker Exclusive €1,500 Rake Race – 1-31 January, 2012

January 2, 2012 at 2:22 PM |

Terminal Poker continues to offer a €1,500 rake race for Rakerace.com players only in January, 2012 as well! In addition to the promotion, a 30% rakeback and up to €400 first deposit bonus await you.

Poker Players

Phil Ivey Received $920k per Month from Tiltware LLC

January 2, 2012 at 1:28 PM |

Phil Ivey’s Tiltware LLC payment details have been published in the process of his divorce case. The eight times WSOP champion received a monthly fee of $920,000 from the company.

Poker Rake Races

Purple Lounge Exclusive $2,000 Rake Race – 1-31 January, 2012

January 2, 2012 at 12:10 PM |

Part of the Microgaming network, Purple Lounge offers a $2,000 exclusive rake race in January, 2012 as well for Rakerace.com players, who registered to the room with the AKADEMIA bonus code. In addition, the 30% loyalty– and the first deposit bonus are also available for our players.

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2011 Retrospective – Part 12

December 31, 2011 at 3:00 PM |

In the final part of our end-of-the-year retrospective, we revise what happened in December, 2011.

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2011 Retrospective – Part 11

December 31, 2011 at 1:00 PM |

In the eleventh part of our end-of-the-year retrospective, we revise what happened in November, 2011.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Withdraws – Rake Calculation Method Remains Unchanged

December 30, 2011 at 1:30 PM |

Under pressure from the player community, PokerStars has withdrawn from changing its rake calculation method from dealt to weighted contributed. The distribution of VPPs, however, does change in 2012.

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2011 Retrospective – Part 10

December 30, 2011 at 1:12 PM |

In the tenth part of our end-of-the-year retrospective, we revise what happened in October, 2011.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Officially Switches to Weighted Contributed Rake Calculation

December 29, 2011 at 3:25 PM |

In the first days of January, 2012, PokerStars introduces the weighted contributed rake calculation in place of the old dealt method. Additional improvements are also scheduled for the first half of next year.