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The iPoker Skins are Repositioning in Australia and China

August 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

The iPoker network partner rooms Betfred and William Hill have been in intense repositioning in China and Australia; while Betfred is leaving the latter market, William Hill is strengthening its position there, withdrawing in the meantime from China.

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RedKings Poker Introduces New VIP Shop

August 17, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

While the RedKings VIP program has always been very +EV to participate in, with up to 40% return achievable, the room has now introduced a VIP shop to further enhance the quality of its offers. Players can purchase electronics, branded gear, tickets and vouchers for their crowns.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Win an iPad Mini or a Nintendo Wii in Our Exclusive $1 Coral Poker Tournament!

July 29, 2013 at 5:37 PM |

On 7 August, a private tournament takes place in one of our latest partners, iPoker 2’s Coral Poker. You can win amazing gifts, including an iPad Mini, a Nintendo Wii or an iPod shuffle!

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24hPoker Goes Blaze Poker Exclusive with New Mini Game

July 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM |

One of the latest additions to the Rakerace.com partner portfolio is 24hPoker. The Microgaming Poker Network skin has recently announced that it would keep only one of its two fast poker offerings; Blaze Poker is now also augmented with a new mini game that awards cash prizes.

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PAF Offers Beginner-Friendly Online Poker

July 27, 2013 at 1:27 PM |

Åland-licensed Finnish online poker room Penningautomatforening (PAF), or more commonly known as Play Among Friends, has introduced a new service, specifically tailored to the needs of beginner players, offering guidance through the basics of the game.

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Online Poker Traffic Report - iPoker and 888 Rising

July 22, 2013 at 3:06 PM |

Both iPoker and 888 show the signs of growing traffic-wise this month.

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iPoker Puts Cap on the Number of Heads-Up Tables

July 20, 2013 at 3:10 PM |

The new iPoker software update will introduce a feature to limit the number of inactive Heads-Up poker tables.

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PAF Poker Refreshes Website

July 20, 2013 at 2:26 PM |

PAF Poker introduced some major changes to its website as it rolled out a third new network. The change favours the recreational players, who now can get easier access to poker games.

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New Exclusive Tournament at Betsson - Win Amazing Gifts Worth €1,000 on 28 July

July 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM |

On 28 July, Rakerace.com offers a private tournament with awesome prizes in one of the most reliable rooms of the Microgaming network, Betsson Poker. Take your shot at an iPad Mini, a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini, an amazing Fossil watch, or one of the 4 iPod Shuffle devices!

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PKR Releases Android Client - 3D Poker at Your Fingertips

July 10, 2013 at 4:40 PM |

PKR, famous for its modern 3D client software now enhanced its mobile portfolio by adding an official Android client to its lineup.

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Rakerace.com Private Offer! Win an iPad Mini and Other Awesome Prizes at William Hill Poker!

July 10, 2013 at 12:55 PM |

On 18 July, Rakerace.com offers a private tournament with awesome prizes in one of the most reliable rooms of the iPoker network, William Hill Poker. Take your shot at an iPad Mini, an iPod Shuffle or one of the cash prizes!

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Renewed VIP Club and Summer Swagger at Betfair Poker

July 2, 2013 at 6:58 PM |

The new Betfair Poker has introduced a number of changes in the course of the past weeks. Top rake generator players receive VIP treatment and the Summer Swagger $60k Rake Race has arrived.

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Incredible Return at Betfair Poker

June 19, 2013 at 2:30 PM |

A rake chase (15-40%), VIP club (10-30%), a first deposit bonus (30%) and an exclusive race currently standing at 50%. Promotions at Betfair to clear, all at the same time. No kidding.

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PokerStars 100 Billionth Hand to be Dealt Today

June 13, 2013 at 3:55 PM |

PokerStars’ Road to 100 Billion promotion is reaching its grand finale. The 100 billionth hand is expected to be dealt today and its winner will be at least $100,000 richer.

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Faster Deal, Shootouts, Rematch Introduced in iPoker Software Update

June 11, 2013 at 8:02 PM |

The iPoker Network rolls out a significant update to its software on Monday. Faster deal, Rematch option, Shootout and Heads-Up tournaments are on their way.

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Full Tilt Poker Introduces Six-Card Omaha

June 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM |

Full Tilt Poker doesn't like to stay behind its sister company PokerStars; they are now releasing Six O tables, which will now earn players double FTP points as the game of the week.

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Microgaming Switches HU Tables to Heads Up 8-Man Blaze

June 6, 2013 at 5:11 PM |

The Microgaming network has discontinued its conventional cash game heads-up tables, introducing the Heads Up 8-Man Blaze system. Players can play fast fold heads-up in pools of eight.

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PAF Poker Joins Microgaming

May 30, 2013 at 6:42 PM |

In addition to Ongame and IPN, PAF Poker moves on to offer the services of the Microgaming network as well.

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Bonnier Group Purchases Redbet

May 26, 2013 at 3:58 PM |

Nordic Leisure AB has sold Redbet Gaming to Danish-owned Bonnier Group.

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Bwin.Party Suffers Loss of Income over Business Approach Alteration

May 22, 2013 at 11:19 AM |

Bwin.Party has released the Q1 financial report of the company for 2013. Revenues dropped by 17 percent in comparison with 2012 results.

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RedKings Poker Now Available for iOS Devices

May 16, 2013 at 7:50 PM |

RedKings Poker has already released its Android app last year, but now they also offer iOS players a client which enables them to register, deposit, and even play Strobe Poker.