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Poker Players

TPirahna Enters PokerStars Hall of Fame

August 12, 2013 at 12:56 PM |

As the first ever primarily fix limit player, Anthony ‘TPiranha’ Pirone got inducted into the PokerStars Hall of Fame after accumulating over 5 million VPPs.

Poker Tournaments

Play from Spain and Win Your Seat Next to Ronaldo

August 11, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

Spanish players of PokerStars now not only have a chance to win a seat at EPT Barcelona but also to sit next to no other than the Phenomenon of football, Brazilian soccer ace Ronaldo.

Poker Rooms

Online Traffic Expected to Hit Annual Low

August 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

The traffic of the global online poker market is expected to hit its annual low point this week. If so, it is still 3% higher than last year’s bottom, which means the re-launch of Full Tilt Poker did have an effect on the global market.

Poker Tournaments

Final WCOOP 2013 Schedule Released

August 9, 2013 at 1:24 PM |

The 12th instalment of the series, this year’s World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) kicks off on 8 September.

Poker Videos

WSOP Main Event Broadcast Part 1-2 Now Online

August 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM |

The 2013 WSOP Main Event has ended for July and we have a November Nine, but we will have to wait until November to finally see them play. ESPN started airing the Main Event to keep us entertained until then, the first two episodes are already online. Watch it now right here at Rakerace.com!

The Big Game VII Streamed Live from Cyprus

August 8, 2013 at 3:10 PM |

The Big Game VII has been announced to take place during the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic stop. The 12 hours long cash game extravaganza will be streamed live on 15 August from the Merit Crystal Cove Casino and Resort, North Cyprus.

7,5 Times Loyalty Points for Skrill VIP Members - 26 July - 18 August

August 7, 2013 at 6:09 PM |

Skrill VIP members will receive their loyalty points with a 7,5X multiplier between 26th July and 18th August, which means a 1,5% cashback. Be a VIP today and get the extra cashback!

Poker Legislation

PokerStars Gives up on Atlantic Club Purchase

August 7, 2013 at 1:36 PM |

The Rational Group, owner of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker has officially given up on the acquisition of the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel.

Poker Rooms

Bwin.Party Acquires New Group Director from PokerStars

August 6, 2013 at 5:24 PM |

Bwin.Party has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Haas as Group Director of Poker. Haas is leaving his current position at the Rational Group, which is behind PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, as of September.

Poker Rooms

Bet365 Introduces Mobile Poker Client in August

August 6, 2013 at 2:17 PM |

Bet365 is soon to join the exclusive club of online poker rooms that offer native mobile applications. With real money gaming available on the go, players now can enjoy all the features of the renowned room on their smart phones or tablet devices.

PPA Asks US FTP Players to Answer Survey

August 5, 2013 at 1:16 PM |

Representing poker players in the United States of America, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) asks ex-Full Tilt Poker users to answer a few questions in an online survey to put pressure on the authorities in the issue of reimbursing them for their bankrolls.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Announces Mac Client

August 4, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

PokerStars has recently announced that the development of a native Apple Mac client is almost finished. Real money players who use the system as opposed to the PC are more than likely delighted to hear the news.

Poker Rooms

The iPoker Network Today - Two Tiers and Exclusive Tables

August 3, 2013 at 5:56 PM |

Early January, we reported on the tournament traffic of the iPoker network, split in September 2012. Let us take a look at how the situation has changed since.

Poker Rooms

Milestone Matrix, Summer Swagger and Spotlight Tables at Betfair Poker

August 2, 2013 at 6:14 PM |

The renewed Betfair Poker offers profitable central promotions to its players in August as well. Do not forget about the Rakere.com exclusive $5,000 cash race, either!

Poker Rooms

Full Tilt Introduces New Ambassadors in Poker Tours

July 31, 2013 at 2:40 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has recently introduced seven new brand ambassadors: four of them were announced during the UK and Ireland Poker Tour, while three more in the Main Event of the last stop of the Australian New Zealand Poker Tour Season 5.