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Changes in the PokerStars VIP Program

October 1, 2010 at 7:03 PM |

Effective today (1st October), PokerStars announced changes in its VIP Club Rewards system, in accordance with player feedback. The nature of the modifications was published on 2+2 and reads as follows:

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Cake Poker Clarifies Rakeback Calculation Method

October 1, 2010 at 10:48 AM |

Cake Poker, responding to “recent changes within the industry” as well as to “resulting inquiries” into their support department, has recently distributed in their newsletter the details of their rakeback policy and calculation method.

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New Victory Poker Ad

September 26, 2010 at 5:24 PM |

As reported before, Victory Poker recently moved to Cake Network and it did not waste any time either: the first advertisement is out and it is tempting to say the least. Victoria Moore, Sara Jean Underwood and others are presented on the poster with the remnants of a cake-fight. A teaser video of the shooting is also released, undoubtedly achieving its goal to lure more costumers to the room.

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Betfair to Be Listed on the LSE

September 22, 2010 at 8:16 PM |

Making an anticipated confirmation, betting company Betfair announced it was to float on the London Stock Exchange, valued at £1.5bn, EGamingReview.com reported. At least 10% of the shares are expected to be sold to enterprises willing to invest both in and out of the UK.

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Sega Says Goodbye

September 21, 2010 at 3:48 PM |

Sega has closed down its online poker and casino sites. Both offerings have been launched this March and were powered by Playtech. On the site they offered 125 games including slots, blackjack, poker, and themed Sega games such as Virtua Fighter and House of the Dead.

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New Game Type Introduced at PartyPoker

September 17, 2010 at 8:09 PM |

Double Hold’em, a new variation of Texas Hold’em has been made available exclusively on PartyPoker’s tables. For the most part, it is played quite similarly to normal Hold’em, except that you are dealt three hole cards, not two.

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PokerStars Nears 50 Billion Hands Dealt

September 13, 2010 at 6:42 PM |

PokerStars nears its 50 billionth hand dealt during its 9 years long history. The exact date can only be estimated, of course, but they have already started to celebrate with around a million dollars to play for.

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Major PokerStars Client Update

September 9, 2010 at 5:32 PM |

The PokerStars Poker Room Management Team has recently announced on the 2+2 forum that the company released a major client update, planned to be made available by the end of this present week.

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The Italian job - Play With Italian Fish

September 2, 2010 at 6:09 PM |

It's common knowledge between poker players that Italian players are quite weak at the game. Now it's your time to decide, because now through rakerace.com you can register to the AK Poker Club, which is swarming with Italian players.

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Victory Poker Launches on the Cake Network

September 2, 2010 at 1:00 PM |

As we have previously reported, Victory Poker officially joined the Cake Network on the 1st September. The transition went down, and Victory Poker players can already download the brand new platform.

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Blanca Games Has Bought the Cereus Network

August 27, 2010 at 5:32 PM |

It has officially been announced yesterday, that Blanca Games will be the new owner of the Cereus Network. The buying price remains undisclosed.

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Victory Poker – Move to Cake Poker Confirmed, Surprises to Come

August 26, 2010 at 1:56 PM |

Dan Fleyshman, Victory Poker CEO confirmed that Victory Poker will be moving to the Cake Network, to be officially announced on 1st September.According to a recent interview with CoinFlip, Dan is eagerly awaiting the collaboration with Cake.

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Victory Poker Leaves Everleaf Network

August 23, 2010 at 2:01 PM |

Rumors have been circulating for quite a while that Victory Poker would soon be looking for another network to be part of.

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PokerAkademia Open Blind Structure and Schedule

October 30, 1997 at 1:33 PM |

The main event starting stack is 30,000 in chips. Consult the chart below for details on the tournament schedule and blind structure.

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Everest Poker Team Challenge - Win Concord Masters Seats or Apple iPad Minis for Your Team

March 10, 1997 at 12:12 PM |

On 23 March, Rakerace.com is running an exclusive Team Challenge at the premium iPoker skin Everest Poker. Winners get to choose their prizes: a Concord Masters package or an Apple iPad Mini for each member.