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Poker Rooms

Partypoker teams up with the largest casino of the UK

November 20, 2018 at 6:30 PM |

Players are now able to use Partypoker LIVE $$$ to buy-in for any tournament at Victoria Gate Casino.

Poker Players

PokerStars Team Pro Crushes Full Tilt Professionals

March 11, 2013 at 4:17 PM |

The Professionals were defeated by the Team Pro players last Sunday in the highly anticipated clash of the titans, where the PokerStars pros crushed the FTP pros 8-1, scoring a total of $150,000.

Other race news

RedKings Poker Point Per Day 6

April 29, 2010 at 6:39 PM |

On 3rd May, the race will begin again!!

Poker Legislation

European Commission Issues Action Plan on Online Gambling

October 24, 2012 at 6:09 PM |

The European Commission promotes a closer cooperation of the EU states in regulating online gambling. Additionally, the Commission plans a stricter enforcement of the rules and their compliance with EU law.

Poker Rooms

Promotion summer for November - the best rakeback deals 1/2

October 30, 2019 at 7:48 PM |

As usual, rakerace.com players can gain extra value at many sites, thanks to our exclusive rake races, chases, and other promotions.

Poker Players

Duhamel Hit by Martin Finger at the PCA Players Party

January 16, 2012 at 5:50 PM |

The already-beaten-up Jonathan Duhamel took another punch; he got hit by Martin '0Piggybank' Finger, EPT Prague's champion at the players' party 2 days ago. This is quite a physical part of Duhamel's life it seems.

Poker Interviews

Gus Hansen and the $3,000/Point OFC Games - Video Interview

July 11, 2013 at 8:20 PM |

As we wrote yesterday, Gus Hansen and Tom 'durrrr' Dwan have skipped Day 1 of the Main Event just to be able to participate in some high stakes Open Face Chinese Poker action. Gus Hansen now gave an interview to QuadJacks about OFC and his participation at the Main Event.

Poker Interviews

Randy 'Nanonoko' Lew Documentary - The Hardest Working Player in Online Poker

March 10, 2011 at 10:50 AM |

In this very interesting documentary with Randy 'nanonoko' Lew, one of the best online players today, he talks about  about how he started playing poker, how his video gaming helped him one of the top pros, and about his work ethic. It's quite an interesting piece, highly recommended.

Poker Rooms

VIP Programs: PokerStars vs. partypoker

July 28, 2017 at 4:14 PM |

Both major poker rooms recently introduced their new loyalty reward programs. A more chance-based reward system, catering more to recreational players; or a classic rakeback model which is more in line with the needs of high volume regulars: which one is better?

Poker Rooms

July rakeback offerings - find the best deals!

July 2, 2020 at 8:11 PM |

Get your share of the €140,000 extra rakeback we give away this month!

Online Poker

Amazing Poker Weekend

August 30, 2010 at 7:08 PM |

The online high stakes grinders were pretty occupied this weekend, even though the durrrr challange 2 did not continue, it still was one of the most exciting poker weekends this year. Huge amounts of money were exchanged at online tables, Gus Hansen lost $1,1 million in nearly 24 hours.

Poker Rooms

€70,000 Summer Boot Camp and World Cup promotions at Unibet Poker

June 13, 2018 at 6:51 PM |

Win €2,000 every week or shoot a penalty for instant cash prizes!

Poker Rake Races

New Exclusive Microgaming Race - 24h Poker €4,000 Exclusive Rake Race - August

July 19, 2013 at 6:02 PM |

24h Poker offers an exclusive €4,000 rake race this August to players who register through Rakerace.com. The 30% flat rakeback and the generous first deposit bonus are also available.

Poker Rooms

Strobe Poker - Ongame Launches its Fast Fold Game

March 5, 2013 at 7:33 PM |

The Ongame Network launched their fast fold poker format called Strobe Poker on 5 March. The network also launched promotions to advertise their new game type.

Online Poker

Spain Legalized Online Poker

November 26, 2011 at 4:23 PM |

Spain legalized online poker. From 2012 on, Spanish players will be able to play in a separate market, cash game up to NL1000, tournaments up to €250 buy-in.