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Online Poker Documentary Launches in June

April 12, 2013 at 8:48 PM |

High stakes poker players Jay ‘pr1nnyraid’ Rosenkrantz and Taylor Caby, together with filmmaker and player Ryan Firpo, have announced to release their feature length documentary on online poker in June. The film analyses the rise and fall of online poker with guest appearances from the likes of Dani Stern and Daniel Negreanu.

IGT Buys Facebook Developer DoubleDown Interactive

January 20, 2012 at 1:39 PM |

IGT has recently purchased DoubleDown Interactive, developer of DoubleDown Casino for Facebook, for an amount that can reach $500 million.

Poker Rooms

Get a $25 free bankroll in the 888Poker room

February 18, 2022 at 10:36 AM |

You can now gain extra benefits by signing up via Rakerace.com to 888Poker

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PAF Poker $5,000 Exclusive Cash Race - 1-31 August 2013

July 29, 2013 at 6:44 PM |

Play in three different poker networks at PAF Poker! PAF Poker continues to offer an exclusive $5,000 cash race in August as well, exclusively to players who register through Rakerace.com. The first prize is $1,200!

Poker Legislation

Segregated Online Poker Market to Fail, Regulators Aim for Common Market

January 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM |

French online poker regulator ARJEL has announced that state revenues from online poker fall short of expectations and major changes are necessary.

Poker Tournaments

FTP: FTOPS XVIII Schedule Announced

October 8, 2010 at 4:22 PM |

The Full Tilt Online Poker Series XVIII gets underway in about a month’s time. There are 34 events taking place between 10th and 21st November with a guaranteed prize pool of $19 million in total.

Online Poker

Bwin.Party Co-CEO Jim Ryan Retires

December 6, 2012 at 12:55 PM |

Jim Ryan remains in his office until 15 January, 2013, when Norbert Teufelberger becomes the only CEO of the company with full control.

Poker Rooms

iPoker Four Months Into the Split - Tournaments Review

January 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM |

What has changed regarding SNGs on the iPoker network since the split? What does the MTT offering look like? We take a look at the tournament traffic of the network.

Poker Rake Races

Betsafe $4,000 Ongame Cash Race - 1-30 September 2013

August 28, 2013 at 3:47 PM |

Rakerace.com and Betsafe continue to offer in September a $4,000 pooled Ongame cash race, an excellent first deposit bonus, a VIP cashback program as well as massive central races!

Poker Tournaments

Jakub Michalak Wins ISPT Wembley Main Event

June 6, 2013 at 3:52 PM |

The Polish MTT professional, Jakub 'Olorionek' Michalak won the champion title and the €436,000 for the first place after a 6-way deal at the ISPT (International Stadiums Poker Tour) Wembley Main Event.

Poker Rooms

Betsson €3,000 Super Weekend Tallinn Race - 11 October - 8 November 2013

October 14, 2013 at 7:31 PM |

Betsson launches a special promotion: in addition to the €10,000 pooled race, the room is offering a €3,000 Super Weekend Tallinn pooled race as well. Next to the races, the €1,000 Microgaming first deposit bonus, the 30% cashback and the central promotions provide excellent opportunities to our players.

Online Poker

888poker Overtakes PartyPoker, Bans Sharkscope

June 27, 2013 at 10:18 PM |

On average, 2,062 players played at 888poker last week. With this number, the network overtook PartyPoker's place in the traffic leaderboard, ranking 3rd. PartyPoker only had 2,025 players in the same time.

Poker Rooms

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.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-30 September 2013

August 28, 2013 at 3:41 PM |

In September, Betfair Poker continues to offer a $5,000 cash race, exclusively to players who register to the room via our link. The first prize is a handsome $1,200! In addition to the cash race, players are eligible to clear the offers of the VIP club, the first deposit bonus as well as the room’s central promotions.