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Poker Players

Till Full Tilt Do Us Apart

June 1, 2011 at 9:05 AM |

Phil Ivey announced via Facebook that he was deeply disappointed in Full Tilt Poker for failing to initiate cash outs for their US players. The eight-time WSOP champion sued the room and does not play in this year’s championship.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2011 Kicked Off

June 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM |

On 31st May, the 42nd World Series of Poker (WSOP) launched. Players will be dealt into 58 different events for a total of around $180 million, not to mention the coveted bracelets all grinders dream about.

Poker Rooms

FTP Still Doesn't Pay, But Not Bankrupt

May 31, 2011 at 9:42 AM |

Full Tilt Poker released yet another statement concerning their current state, to clarify some misconceptions about the company and its situation. Unfortunately, not much new has been revealed, there is no specific timeframe for payouts.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Sunday Events Rescheduled

May 31, 2011 at 5:55 AM |

From 5th June, 2011 on, PokerStars adjusts the schedule of its Sunday events to European players: these will start two hours earlier than usual.

Poker Rake Races

PokerStars Exclusive Loyalty Freeroll in June - $2,000 Daily Big Tickets Up For Grabs

May 30, 2011 at 1:30 PM |

Rakerace.com will organize another great $2,000 Exclusive Loyalty Freeroll for PokerStars players. The leading online poker room guarantees "Big Tickets" worth $2,000, which can be used for buying into PokerStars Daily Big tournaments.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Spanish Championship: Berglund Becomes Youngest Champion Ever

May 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM |

18-year-old Swede player Lukas Berglund won the World Poker Tour (WPT) Barcelona Main Event. Defeating his seven opponents at the final table, he became the youngest champion of the tournament ever.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Exclusive €5,000 Rake Race in June!

May 30, 2011 at 12:32 PM |

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 June 1-30. Besides the race, you are also eligible for the €1,000 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Players

Dwan Not Available - Macedo Wants to Play with Blom Instead

May 30, 2011 at 10:26 AM |

Since the Black Friday of poker makes the durrrr challenge 3 impossible, Jose 'Girah' Macedo would challenge Isildur1 to a heads-up game, possibly as the next installment of the SuperStar Showdown.

Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg Get Married

May 30, 2011 at 8:03 AM |

Let's start this week with some less-than-serious news: poker pros Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg got married in Santa Barbara yesterday. Many poker professionals attended the event.

Thomas Kremser Leaves EPT

May 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM |

Thomas Kremser, Tournament Director for EPT has terminated his relationship with the European Poker Tour after 7 years of partnership. He stated he wants to explore new adventures in the poker industry.

Poker Rooms

Ongame Network Switches to 6-Handed and 9-Handed Tables

May 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM |

The Ongame Network has decided to catch up with the industry standards; from this June, they are exchanging their short-handed tables to 6-handed ones and their full ring tables to 9-handed.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Heads-Up Rematches - Seidel vs. Johnny Chan as 3rd Match

May 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM |

The vote on the WSOP Heads-Up Rematches has closed, not surprisingly, voters chose the Johnny Chan vs Erik Seidel 1992 WSOP final match to be recreated during this year's championship. The event will air on ESPN on July 26.

Poker Players

Isildur1 Loses to Ziigmund but Still Rocks in May

May 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM |

Since PokerStars.com and Full Tilt Poker.com were shut down, there is not much word around regarding most of the poker pros; even the Europeans seem to have been keeping a low profile lately. So let us now see what is going on with our favourite grinder from Middle Earth!

Poker Rake Races

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

May 26, 2011 at 2:39 PM |

Be in the Top 7 players in June and win! In cooperation with PokerHeaven.com, Rakerace.com organises the exclusive €1,500 rake race between June 1-30 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.

Poker Rake Races

Chocolate Poker $15,000 Rake Race this June

May 26, 2011 at 2:19 PM |

Chocolate Poker and Rakerace.com continue to offer the regular $15,000 exclusive rake race to those who registered to Chocolate Poker with the AKADEMIA bonus code. The race will be held between June 1-30. The $600 first deposit bonus is also available to new players.

Quicktender/Usemywallet Services Shut Down

May 26, 2011 at 6:30 AM |

QuickTender/UseMyWallet, a rather popular virtual e-wallet provider amongst poker players has discontinued their services. This might very well be a further action of the Department of Justice, striking down on money laundery and enforcing the UIGEA.

Poker Players

Cole South Moves North

May 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM |

Cole South, former CardRunners coach and Full Tilt Poker pro is one of those U.S. pros, who were affected by the ban on online poker after the Black Friday. He seems to have solved the problem though; according to recent news, he moved from Washington DC to Canada.

Poker Videos

High Stakes Poker Season 7 Final Episode - Here's Johnny

May 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM |

The final episode of Season 7 of GSN's hit poker TV show, High Stakes Poker has arrived. As Norm McDonald, host of the show says it was the clash of the schools: the old school players who play the men, and the new school guys, who play the maths of poker. But which school wins?

Poker Legislation

Changes in Traffic and Reactions after Monday Indictments

May 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM |

Online poker traffic has dropped by 2.6% over the past week; one of the rooms experiencing the greatest loss was Full Tilt Poker. Most rooms react quickly to the domain seizures of May 23.

Poker Rake Races

Purple Lounge $2,000 Exclusive Rake Race (1-30 June)

May 25, 2011 at 7:33 AM |

Our team at Rakerace.com is happy to be the partner of a brand new poker room to play and receive rakeback at: Purple Lounge. As a part of the Microgaming network, Purple Lounge is holding a rake race this June with $2,000 up for grabs. Only registered Rakerace.com members can take part in the promotion.

Poker Legislation

More Indictments, Growing Desperation – Merge to Come Next?

May 24, 2011 at 11:51 AM |

Additional online gambling sites were seized by US officials on Monday, May 23. Although this time Merge, Bodog and Cake Poker were not involved, US players started to withdraw their money from these rooms and networks as well.

Poker Players

Erik Seidel Won $5,4 Million This Year

May 24, 2011 at 9:28 AM |

The American poker legend, Erik Seidel can't believe what's happening to him: last Saturday he won another huge prize at the WPT Championshiop Super High Roller event. He's currently leading the all time tournament money list.

Poker Rake Races

Betsson Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race (1-30 June)

May 24, 2011 at 7:09 AM |

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

Poker Humor

“Poker” by Rémi Gaillard

May 23, 2011 at 12:54 PM |

For chilling out a little as we are nearing the end of this gloomy Monday, here is a bounty hunt promotion video from our favourite and also the craziest French guy, Rémi Gaillard. For those who do not know him, this is a must; for those who do, it is equally so.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Championship: Seiver Wins Main Event, Seidel Takes Down Super High Roller

May 23, 2011 at 12:12 PM |

Scott Seiver won the $1,618,344 first prize of the WPT Championship Main Event, defeating 'Freddy' Bonyadi heads-up. The Super High Roller event is also finally over: Erik Seidel emerged on Friday as champion.

Poker Rake Races

PokerHeaven May Race – It Is Worth Joining Even Now!

May 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM |

The €1,500 exclusive May rake race is extraordinarily worth playing now! As expected, the top 5 players are eligible for an average of 72% total rakeback and they do not even need to generate huge amounts of rake.

Poker Tournaments

Management: Black Friday Will Not Affect WSOP

May 23, 2011 at 7:36 AM |

The tournament management of this summer’s World Series of Poker is confident that there will be no decrease in the number of participants in the tourney, with the possible exception of the $50,000 Players Championship.

Poker Rooms

Cereus Blocks US Players from Real Money Play

May 20, 2011 at 12:05 PM |

Cereus Network blocked all U.S. players from UB Poker and Absolute Poker's real money tables, they are only allowed to access play money games and freerolls. No word on cashouts yet.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Championship Super High Roller - Seidel vs Lindgren Heads-Up

May 20, 2011 at 10:49 AM |

It's Erik vs. Erick at the $100,000 Super High Roller Event of the WPT Championship 2011. Erik Seidel can continue his huge heater if he defeats his opponent, Erick Lindgren in the heads-up today starting today at 12:30 pm.

Poker Humor

The Micros - Episode 5 - Countdown to Busto

May 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM |

The 5th episode of John ’JimmyLegs’ Wray’s and Jay ’Krantz’ Rosenkrantz’ popular animated series is finally out. After they mocked Black Friday's events with a pseudo-new-episode, they are back, and continue where they left off, the heads-up battle of Röfls and Chase.