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Online Poker Companies to Buy Full Tilt Poker?

August 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM |

According to Canadian-Poker.ca, , a number of poker companies are interested in purchasing Full Tilt Poker, for example Bwin.Party and iPoker network owner Playtech.

Poker Tournaments

Chino Rheem Wins Epic - Will He Settle His Debts?

August 15, 2011 at 4:08 PM |

Chino Rheem has won the million-dollar first prize at the Epic Poker League. He defeated Erik Seidel heads-up. The question is: will he use this sum to pay off his debts or will he continue scamming the poker community?

Poker Players

Jungleman Admits Involvement in Macedo Scandal

August 15, 2011 at 3:22 PM |

Daniel ‘Jungleman12’ Cates admitted in an interview made by Subject: Poker that he had played the ‘SamChauhan’, ‘Toshisan’ and ‘Girah’ accounts and participated in ghosting in cooperation with José Macedo.

Online Poker

Zynga Poker Debuts on Google Plus

August 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM |

Google Plus, the latest pretender to Facebook’s throne, has made yet another step in the competition against the social media giant. They have introduced games, undeniably an integral part of the online community experience, and hit big doing so with titles like Angry Birds and Zynga Poker.

Poker Players

Daniel Negreanu on the Epic Poker League

August 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM |

Already during the monumental Quadjacks interview we have summarised, Daniel Negreanu expressed his views on the Epic Poker League, the latest project from commissioner Annie Duke and chairman Jeffrey Pollack. In his recent blog post, the Canadian pro goes into details about his views on the EPL.

Poker Players

Jungleman and Dogishead Interviewed on Girah Scandal

August 11, 2011 at 4:18 PM |

Bluff Magazine has interviewed the two high stakes players who seem to have the most suspicious relationship with the scammer José ‘Girah’ Macedo. Daniel ‘Jungleman12’ Cates and Haseeb ‘dogishead’ Qureshi were asked a couple of more or less pressing questions and here are some of their answers.

Poker Players

Conspiracy Theories about the Girah Scandal

August 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM |

It would seem that Haseeb ‘dogishead’ Qureshi is gradually becoming the top suspect to be behind the Macedo (Girah) Scandal as forum members and known poker celebrities assume that he is deeply involved in the case. At the very least, he used the Portuguese midstakes pro’s account for multi-accounting.

Poker Videos

The Big Game Season 2 Week 6 - The Final Week

August 10, 2011 at 5:11 PM |

The PokerStars Big Game has finally arrived to the last week of Season 2, and it is a great one. With Tony G, Phil Hellmuth, Jennifer Tilly, plus Team PokerStars Pros Jose ‘Nacho’ Barbero, Joe Hachem and Daniel Negreanu to the line-up, we are in for an awesome show.

Poker Rooms

Full Tilt Poker Pays License Fee, Fires Employees

August 10, 2011 at 3:39 PM |

Full Tilt Poker reportedly paid the £250,000 license fee to Alderney, which they were reluctant to do so during the July 26 hearing. They also sacked many of their U.S. employees in order to sort out the company.

Poker Tournaments

Ronny Kaiser Takes Down EPT Tallinn

August 9, 2011 at 8:43 PM |

The Swiss Ronny Kaiser managed to win the European Poker Tour (EPT) Tallinn, earning €275,000 alongside his EPT trophy. He liked the event so much that he is sure to travel to Barcelona for the next EPT.

Poker Players

Jose Macedo Busted for Scamming His Students

August 8, 2011 at 5:51 PM |

The 18 years old Jose Macedo, the Portuguese Poker Prodigy as he is much better known, confessed that he cheated his coached students during a teamviewer session. He won over $30,000 from them, which he promised to pay back, plus he would give a $30,000 compensation per player. Lock Poker has cut his sponsorship, and he is also out of PokerStrategy's coach team.

Poker Players

Huck Seed Wins over $670,000 Playing Video Poker

August 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM |

Four times WSOP champion Huck Seed attacked one of the video poker machines at the Aria. He hit a royal flush for $670,655.

Poker Rake Races

Point Poker €1,000 Exclusive August Rake Race

August 5, 2011 at 5:31 PM |

Point Poker of the Entraction Network continues to offer Rakerace.com players a €1,000 exclusive rake race in August, in addition to some marvellous central promotions and a chance to win an EMOP ticket as well.  Beside these, a €1,000 sign-up bonus and rakeback are also available at Point Poker..

Poker Tournaments

EPT 8 Tallinn: Days 1A and 1B Over

August 4, 2011 at 7:23 PM |

On 2nd August Season 8 of the PokerStars European Poker Tour kicked off in Tallinn, Estonia. Main Event Days 1A and 1B are now over, and here is a report on the players, survivors and chipcounts.

Betfair Ends Sponsorship with FC Barcelona and Signs Brand Ambassadors

August 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM |

Online betting exchange Betfair, in a wave of thorough revision of their sport sponsorship activities, has ended its sponsorship contract with UEFA Champions League 2010/11 winner FC Barcelona and signed four sport stars for brand ambassadors. Marketing magazine reports.

Poker Interviews

The Quadjacks Grand Interview Summarized

August 3, 2011 at 10:20 PM |

The 9-hour-long Friday Night Podcast of Quadjacks saw Daniel Negreanu, Matt Savage, Mike Matusow and, for a short time, Tony G talk about the current issues in poker.

Poker Videos

The Big Game Season 2 Week 5

August 3, 2011 at 4:27 PM |

Cari Bershell considers herself a real aggressor at the poker table and it is time to put that statement to the test against the likes of Jason Mercier, Jonathan Duhamel and Eugene Katchalov in the 5th week of the PokerStars Big Game Season 2.

Poker Rake Races

Tiltao Exclusive €1,500 Rake Race in August

August 3, 2011 at 2:25 PM |

Tiltao and Rakerace.com continue to organize a €1,500 exclusive rake race in August as well for players who register to Tiltao via Rakerace.com. The €500 first deposit bonus is also available to our players.

Poker Rake Races

10-20% Extra Cashback – Unibet Gold Rush Promotion in August

August 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM |

Unibet Poker has launched its Gold Rush central promotion on 1st August in which you need to reach smaller daily goals in order to get your cash or ticket prize. This promotion grants you up to 10-20% extra cashback in addition to the 30% rakeback.

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Betsson Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race (1 - 31 August)

August 2, 2011 at 1:50 PM |

In August, the Betsson $5,000 cash race continues! Betsson Poker and Rakerace.com continue to cooperate and organize the $5,000 exclusive cash race! In addition, a first deposit bonus and an extraordinary loyalty program are also available for the fans of the Ongame network.

Online Poker

Phil Ivey vs. Full Tilt Poker - What Is the Truth?

August 1, 2011 at 1:36 PM |

New data has surfaced indicating that Phil Ivey borrowed money from Full Tilt poker on many occasions and it seems like he has not paid it back yet.

Poker Rake Races

PokerStars Exclusive Loyalty Freeroll – 9 WCOOP Main Event Tickets Guaranteed!

July 29, 2011 at 7:05 PM |

Rakerace.com proudly presents yet another exclusive loyalty freeroll at PokerStars! The world’s biggest online poker room guarantees no less than 9 WCOOP Main Event tickets, worth $215 each.

Poker Rake Races

Purple Lounge $2,000 Exclusive Rake Race 1-31 August

July 29, 2011 at 2:38 PM |

New Purple Lounge private race at Rakerace.com in August! As part of the Microgaming network, Purple Lounge is holding a rake race with $2,000 up for grabs. Only registered Rakerace.com members can take part in the promotion. Moreover, all players are eligible for the 30% loyalty and the first deposit bonus.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $3,000 Cash Race in August

July 28, 2011 at 1:45 PM |

Betfair and Rakerace.com continue their $3,000 cash race this August as well. Only players registering to Betfair via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. In addition to the $1,400 Betfair Live package first prize and the other winnings worth a total of $3,000, Betfair also offers a first deposit bonus and its own central races.

Poker Rake Races

Betfred Poker $5,000 Exclusive Cash Race 1 – 31 August

July 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM |

The Betfred Poker cash race goes on in August here at Rakerace.com! In July, the top 3 players got an average of 57% moneyback. The room that is part of the iPoker Network continues to offer a $5,000 private cash race in August only for Rakerace.com players! Moreover, you are also eligible for the exceptional first deposit bonus and the room’s VIP membership.

Poker Tournaments

ESPN Coverage of WSOP Main Event Is a Success

July 27, 2011 at 4:29 PM |

ESPN has released the statistics on their coverage of the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event. The number of viewers doubled compared to last year’s data.

Poker Rake Races

PokerHeaven Exclusive €1,500 Top 7 Rake Race in August

July 27, 2011 at 1:45 PM |

Be in the Top 7 players in August and win! In cooperation with PokerHeaven.com, Rakerace.com organises the exclusive €1,500 rake race between August 1-31 in which only those registering via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. Only the top 7 players will be rewarded! In addition to the rake race offer, PokerHeaven.com provides a €1,000 deposit bonus and 30% rakeback, not to mention the room's central promotion.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Exclusive €5,000 Rake Race in August!

July 27, 2011 at 12:17 PM |

For fans of the Boss network, Rakerace.com and InterPoker continue to offer their exclusive rake race with a prize pool of €5,000! The rake race is available to those who registered to InterPoker via our site's link. The promotion runs between August 1-31. Besides the race, you are also eligible for the €1,000 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Rooms

AGCC Hearing - Negotiations in Private, No Investors Present

July 26, 2011 at 7:11 PM |

Full Tilt Poker's AGCC hearing is underway in London, Victoria Park Plaza Hotel, but not publicly as it was announced, Full Tilt lawyers managed to take the case private. Full Tilt Poker owes AGCC £250,000 in license fees, and wants to adjourn the hearing, as they are still in talks with their alleged investors.

Poker Players

Galfond Joins Cole South - Moves to Canada

July 26, 2011 at 2:15 PM |

Phil 'OMGClayAiken' Galfond, one of the most popular online poker players and instructors, cash game specialist thought it was time to get back to his beloved online poker; according to his recent tweet, he moved to Canada to be able to play.