author-picture

banoster

The author has over a decade of experience in the poker industry, specializing in helping players maximize rakeback through affiliate partnerships. While his focus is now on affiliate work, he remains an active and winning player at NL100 stakes, combining industry expertise with practical insights to deliver high-quality content.

Articles by banoster

16420-ingame-strip-poker-3
Poker Articles

Poker & Gender: From Strip Poker to High-Stakes Equality

June 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM |
How poker’s male-dominated history is finally shifting—from strip poker and stereotypes to inclusion and online equality.
philbin-tsai-wsop2025-hand
Poker Tournaments

Angle Shooting Controversy at WSOP 2025: GGPoker Pro Andy Tsai Accused by Amateur Player

June 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM |
GGPoker pro Andy Tsai is accused of angle shooting during WSOP 2025 by amateur Brent Philbin. The hand sparked debate across Reddit and X.
900x500-dp-puntadeleste-pokerking2025
Poker Rooms

Win a $5,500 Poker Package to Uruguay in the WPN’s $1M Enjoy Poker Series Main Event

June 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM |
Win a $5,500 package to the $1M Enjoy Poker Series in Uruguay via the Winning Poker Network. Qualify for just $95 on PokerKing, ACR, and more.
signum-coinpoker-2025-midstakes
Online Poker

CoinPoker Mid-Stakes Championship Heats Up – Stefan11222 in the Spotlight

June 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM |
Watch the Week 1 recap of CoinPoker’s rake-free Mid-Stakes Championship—featuring big pots, sharp plays, and Stefan11222’s comeback attempt.
famous-online-poker-stars-their-biggest-wins
Rakerace.com blogs

🃏 Your Ultimate Beginner's Blueprint to Online Poker

June 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM |
Are you new to online poker? Excited to play but don’t want to risk your bankroll?
polk-kabrhel-wsop2025-video
Video

Is Martin Kabrhel Good for Poker? Doug Polk Weighs In

June 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM |
Doug Polk on Martin Kabrhel: Does his behavior harm the game—or make poker more fun and engaging for new audiences?
martin-karbhel-wsop2025-7
Poker Tournaments

WSOP $250K Super High Roller: Peters Silences Kabrhel with Bold Bluff on the Bubble

June 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM |
David Peters pulls off a fearless bluff on the $250K WSOP bubble to silence Martin Kabrhel. One of the boldest plays of the 2025 World Series so far.
italian-poker-challenge2025
Poker Tournaments

PokerStars Launches New Italian Poker Challenge Festival in Campione

June 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM |
PokerStars launches the Italian Poker Challenge in Campione with a €700K GTD Main Event. New standalone festival runs June 30 to July 7, 2025.
pokerstars-wsop2025-live-coverage
Poker Tournaments

PokerStars Sponsors Free WSOP Live Coverage in Landmark Deal with PokerGO

June 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM |
PokerStars sponsors free WSOP 2025 live streams via PokerGO. Watch the Main Event and high rollers with pro commentary, now through July 8.
ukpl-2025
Poker Tournaments

UKPL Edinburgh: £275K GTD Festival Underway with 888poker

June 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM |
UK Poker League stops in Edinburgh with £275K guaranteed. Main Event, leaderboard prizes, and satellite paths via 888poker. Runs June 17–22.
seth-davies-wsop2025-shr-winner
Poker Tournaments

Seth Davies Wins WSOP 2025 $250K Super High Roller for $4.75M and First Bracelet

June 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM |
Davies claimed his biggest career score after a rapid heads-up vs. Foxen. Kabrhel stirred chaos again—full recap of the dramatic WSOP 2025 SHR finale.
thomas-boivin-wsop2025
Poker Tournaments

Thomas Boivin Leads the Final Table of the WSOP $250,000 Super High Roller

June 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM |
Star-studded WSOP 2025 $250K Super High Roller final table: Boivin leads, Tollerene, Foxen, Kenney, Kabrhel and others chase the $4.75M top prize.
jordan-handrich-story
Poker Players

Poker Saved My Life: Jordan Handrich’s Inspiring Journey

June 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM |
After a stroke ended her legal career, Jordan Handrich rebuilt her life through poker, national TV, and a service dog named Carmen.
martin-kabrhel-wsop225
Poker news

"Czech Joker" Martin Kabrhel Leads $250K WSOP Super High Roller After Wild Day 1

June 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM |
Martin Kabrhel leads after Day 1 of the $250K WSOP Super High Roller, which featured bold bluffs, big names, and the Czech pro’s signature antics.
phil-hellmuth-wsop2025-4
Poker news

Phil Hellmuth Struggles While Negreanu Dominates – Will He Recover in Time?

June 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM |
Phil Hellmuth is off to a slow start at the 2025 WSOP, while Daniel Negreanu is thriving. Can the Poker Brat turn things around in time?
grandoli-cusick1
Poker news

He Ran $23K Up to $500K — Then Lost a $738K Pot to Mariano Grandoli

June 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM |
Mariano Grandoli wins a $738K pot on Hustler Casino Live after Jae Cusick’s epic runback ends in dramatic fashion. Watch the full hand and breakdown.
stephen-chidwick-2344
Poker Players

The Immortals of Poker: Stephen Chidwick, the Silent Assassin

June 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM |
Stephen Chidwick’s journey from online prodigy to $66M+ live earnings and a legacy built on precision, discipline, and lasting impact.
chatgpt-poker-ai-2
Poker Strategy

How Poker Players Use ChatGPT to Find Leaks, Exploit Opponents & Win More

June 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM |
Analyze poker stats with ChatGPT. Find leaks, profile opponents, and uncover winning strategies with this powerful AI tool.
hexaplo-unibet2025
Poker Rooms

Unibet Poker Unveils HexaPLO – Exclusive Omaha LSNG Format Every Thursday

June 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM |
Unibet Poker launches HexaPLO, an Omaha lottery sit & go format running Thursdays only. €2 buy-in, 1000x top prize, 125x jackpots every 2 hours.
spin-go-flash-pokerstars-changes2025
Poker Rooms

PokerStars Removes Classic Spin & Go Depth – Players React to Flash-Style Merger

June 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM |
PokerStars merged Spin & Go with Flash, making classic games faster and shallower. Regulars push back—here’s what changed and how it affects strategy.
ggpoker-micro2025
Online Poker

microFestival 2025 – Over $10 Million Guaranteed in GGPoker’s Micro-Stakes Series

June 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM |
GGPoker’s microFestival returns with more than $10M in guaranteed prizes, buy-ins from just $1, daily tournaments, and Second Chance Freerolls for beginners.
bom2025
Online Poker

WPN Launches Battle of Malta Online Series

June 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM |
For the first time, the Winning Poker Network (WPN) will host the Battle of Malta Online, featuring $5 million in guaranteed prizes and exclusive live satellite packages.
503090116-1269819704491592-5594278875414069994-n
Poker Tournaments

Majka, Hungarian Rapper Behind Viral Anti-Orban Video, Makes Final Table at WPT Slovakia

June 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM |
Hungarian rapper Peter Majoros, known for his viral anti-Orban video, finished 4th at WPT Slovakia—his strongest live poker result to date.
coinpoker-midstakes-world-championship2025
Poker Rooms

CoinPoker Mid Stakes Cash Game World Championship: Play Rake-Free and Win a $15K Rolex!

June 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM |
Play rake-free in CoinPoker’s Mid Stakes CGWC from June 1–28 and win a $15K Rolex, $10K cash, and VIP entries across 4 action-packed weeks!
abril-dwan-interview
Poker Interviews

Tom Dwan Interview: Inside His Experience at a London Psychiatric Facility

May 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM |
Tom Dwan gives first full interview to Abril Zucchi after UK mental health incident—talks PokerNews controversy, coercion, and legal action.
donald-trump-logo
Poker Articles

Would Trump Be a Good Poker Player? – Where Politics Meets the Card Table

May 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM |
Would Trump make a good poker player? A recent article says no – and John von Neumann’s game theory helps explain why his approach may be easier to read than it seems.
omaha4rollz-logo2025-4
Online Poker

5-Card PLO Mayhem: Yodogoki Battles Omaha4rollz at $100/$200 on CoinPoker

May 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM |
While crushing the Triton PLO Main Event live, Omaha4rollz still found time to battle Yodogoki online in this fierce $100/$200 5-card PLO slugfest!
alexandra-botez-1
Poker Players

From Chess Fame to Poker Tables: The Rise of Alexandra Botez

May 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM |
From chess prodigy to poker talent—Alexandra Botez bridges strategy and entertainment, inspiring a new generation in two of the world’s most iconic games.
jason-koon-2432424
Poker Tournaments

Jason Koon Wins Triton Montenegro Finale, Secures Record 12th Title

May 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM |
Jason Koon won the $30K PLO Turbo Bounty Quattro at Triton Montenegro, claiming his 12th series title. He earned $4,078,999 across five cashes at the stop.
ivey-macau-logo
Poker Articles

Macau’s Big Games: Where Poker Pros and Asian Billionaires Went to War

May 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM |
Behind closed doors at StarWorld Casino, poker legends and tycoons battled in high-stakes games that defined an era in Macau poker history.
Our partners
CoinPoker
  • High rakeback
  • HUD is available.
  • Beginner friendly
Go to the room
RedStar Poker
  • Highly trusted operator with outstanding support
  • Part of the third largest poker network
  • High overall rakeback
  • HUD is available
Go to the room
PokerKing
  • American players
  • HUD available
  • High central refund
  • New software to meet all your needs
  • More advanced game types
Go to the room
SportsBetting
  • Crypto Deposit & Withdrawals
  • US players
  • Wide selection of games
  • Beginner friendly
Go to the room
partypoker
  • Great tournament selection
  • Attractive VIP promotions
  • User-friendly software
  • Reliable provider
Go to the room
Bet365 Poker
  • Premium tables
  • Many sports betting players
  • HUD available
Go to the room
Ipoker Italy
  • Privat deal: Only for Rakerace.com players
  • Untouched Fish Ponds on the Segregated Markets
Go to the room
bwin Poker
  • Great tournament selection
  • Attractive VIP promotions
  • User-friendly software
  • Reliable provider
Go to the room
Betsson Poker
  • HUD is available
  • Good fields
  • Part of the third largest poker network
Go to the room
BetOnline
  • Beginner friendly
  • Wide selection of games
  • US players
  • Wide range of payment options
Go to the room
Live support