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Nanonoko's 2011 Trip to Macau - Video

November 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM |

Randy 'nanonoko' Lew won last year's APPT Main Event. The multitabler PokerStars pro shot a very exciting and informative video of his trip to Macau, which you can watch now right here, at Rakerace.com.

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Cantu v Aguiar Rematch Scheduled for 7 November

November 3, 2012 at 9:09 PM |

WSOPE Mixed Max event runner-up Brandon Cantu says that Jonathan Aguiar owes his victory merely to the organisers of the tournament. On 7 November, they clash once again.

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Phil Ivey Launches Coaching Site

November 2, 2012 at 6:18 PM |

Eight times WSOP champion Phil Ivey launches a brand new poker site with 2012 Main Event winner Greg Merson as a sponsored pro, in addition to Patrik Antonius and Jennifer Harman.

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Introducing the October Nine - Russell Thomas, a Man of Numbers

October 26, 2012 at 9:32 PM |

Russell Thomas is not a professional poker player, he works as an actuary. However, his results at the poker table demand attention, qualifying him as one of the potential surprise favourites in the WSOP 2012 Main Event finale.

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Introducing the October Nine – Jesse Sylvia, the Chipleader

October 25, 2012 at 1:38 PM |

Jesse Sylvia trusts his own knowledge as well as his supporters, considering himself a favourite to become the next world champion of poker.

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Introducing the October Nine - Michael Esposito, the Enduring Amateur

October 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM |

Michael Esposito is not touched by the promise of millions of dollars. He just wants to enjoy poker and his attitude might well get him straight to the top.

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Introducing the October Nine - Steven Gee, Doyen of the Final Table

October 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM |

Arguably the most prominent member of the WSOP 2012 October Nine, Steven Gee is predominantly a live cash game player, while already possessing a golden bracelet. He has the 5th biggest stack in the finale.

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Eric Drache and Brian Roberts Joins the Poker Hall of Fame

October 19, 2012 at 3:03 PM |

Caesars Entertainment officially announced that it is WSOP's former cardroom manager Eric Drache and poker legend Brian 'Sailor' Robers, who are elected into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012.

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Durrrr and Isildur1 Joins Team FTP

October 17, 2012 at 8:54 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has officially announced the signing of Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan and Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom as professional players of the re-launching room.

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Introducing the October Nine - Jeremy Ausmus, To Win for his Family

October 15, 2012 at 7:08 PM |

A Las Vegas grinder fighting for his family, Jeremy Ausmus awaits the upcoming WSOP Main Event final shortstacked.

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Negreanu: Tanking Ruins Live Poker

October 11, 2012 at 4:54 PM |

Via his Twitter, Daniel Negreanu has apparently generated a heated discussion considering the introduction of the shot clock.

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Crockfords Casino Refuses to Pay Ivey’s Baccarat Winnings

October 8, 2012 at 7:00 PM |

The Crockfords Casino of London accuses poker legend Phil Ivey of collusion and withholds his £7.3 million baccarat winnings.

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Gus Hansen Returns as FTP Ambassador

October 3, 2012 at 3:20 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has officially announced to have their former pro, WSOPE and WPT champion Dane Gus Hansen back representing the room. Hansen is the first official ambassador of the re-opening FTP.

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Tony G vs Phil Hellmuth Triathlon - The Maltese Match-Up

September 21, 2012 at 3:20 PM |

Phil Hellmuth and Tony G, the weird couple of high stakes poker faced off in a brutal triathlon matchup during the WPT Malta.

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Nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame Induction 2012

September 14, 2012 at 5:28 PM |

Caesars Entertainment and the WSOP have released the list of nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame 2012 induction, as a result of a public ballot.

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Ziigmund Crushing PLO High Stakes and EPT Barcelona

August 24, 2012 at 4:31 PM |

It seems Ilari 'Ilari FIN' Sahamies is back on track again; he is very successful at PokerStars' high stakes PLO tables against pros such as Jeans89, Skjervøy, VietRussian és milkybarkid and even Isildur1. He also plays the EPT Barcelona Main Event simultaneously.

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Isildur1 Battles EireAbu and Plays 24 Hours

August 16, 2012 at 4:06 PM |

Viktor ’Isildur1’ Blom returned, following his breaking up with PokerStars, with a 24+ hours long online session. The Swede is currently up $250,000.

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British Poker Awards Nominees Named - Vote Now

August 12, 2012 at 8:25 PM |

The 2012 British Poker Awards will be held on 17 September, as a part of the London Poker Festival, as usual. The names of the nominees were just made public and voting is open.

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WSOP Champion Ryan Young Dies in Car Accident

July 31, 2012 at 3:48 PM |

We are saddened to inform you, young 2007 WSOP $1,500 NLHE champion Ryan Young passed away in a car accident yesterday, on 30 July.

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Tony G Qualifies for the Olympics in Team Lithuania

July 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM |

Poker pro Tony G participated in the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics as part of the Lithuanian Olympic Team.

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Betfair Signs Elisabeth Hille

July 24, 2012 at 4:25 PM |

Norwegian Elisabeth Hille has already played the WSOP in Betfair colours and now she is officially a sponsored team pro member.

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Presenting the October Nine

July 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM |

We are presenting you the October Nine, the finalists of the World Series of Poker Main Event, with their past successes and results.

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120 Hours of Play – Phil Laak’s Record Broken

July 14, 2012 at 7:02 PM |

British Barry Denson has broken Phil Laak’s poker endurance record, playing 120 hours and 20 minutes in a row and earning £850 in profits, which he will give to charity.

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Gus Hansen Sponsors 18 Danish Players's WSOP Main Event

July 11, 2012 at 2:23 PM |

Gus Hansen can score big if one (or more, for that matter) of his 18 sponsored players get into money at this year's WSOP Main Event. Players will have to pay 80% of their winnings to Hansen.

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Prosecution Fears Flight Risk While Bitar Pays $2.4 Million Bail

July 10, 2012 at 6:12 PM |

Ray Bitar paid the $2.4 million bail and will be transferred to house arrest within 48 hours. Meanwhile, Howard Lederer asks for drop of charges.

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Big One Runner-Up Trickett Beaten Up

July 6, 2012 at 1:31 PM |

Just not to let this year’s WSOP pass entirely in the spirit of excitement and fair competition, six thugs attacked and beat up Big One event runner-up British Sam Trickett, most likely out of pure envy.

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Phil Ivey Leads WSOP POY Contest

June 17, 2012 at 5:45 PM |

We are halfway into the 43rd World Series of Poker (WSOP) and Phil Ivey is currently in the lead of the WSOP Player of the Year contest, followed by Andrew Frankenberger and John Monnette.

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Durrrr Wins $3.8 Million Pot in Macau

May 10, 2012 at 5:31 PM |

Tom ’durrrr’ Dwan has flopped two pairs for a gargantuan pot against a Chinese businessman in Macau.

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!P0krparty¡ Crushes Online High Stakes Tables Again

May 5, 2012 at 2:32 PM |

!P0krparty¡, an unknown player playing from a Canadian account has lost his entire bankroll back in 2011, but he now returned to the tables, and in just 3 weeks, he fought his way to the high stakes tables with a $100 deposit. Will the mystery player stay longer than last year?