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Poker Movies

Ultimate Beat - Documentary About UB Scandal Coming This August

July 4, 2013 at 7:38 PM |

Director Scott Bell's documentary about one of the the biggest frauds in online poker history might come this August after a considerable delay.

Poker Legislation

The Federal Court Declares that Poker is a Game of Skill

August 27, 2012 at 1:41 PM |

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York has made a ruling that every poker player can be happy about: poker is a game of skill and not an illegal gambling activity.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Exclusive €5,000 Rake Race in July!

June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM |

The best value race of the month is here, Rakerace.com and InterPoker continue to offer their exclusive rake race with a prize pool of €5,000! The rake race is available to those who registered to InterPoker via our site's link. The promotion runs between July 1-31. Besides the race, you are also eligible for the €1,000 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Rooms

Russia looking to legalize online poker, introduces TSUPIS

March 18, 2016 at 2:42 AM |

The TSUPIS is basically an e-wallet for Russian players that they have to use for deposits and withdrawals in legalized online poker rooms.

Poker Players

European Poker Awards: Nominees Announced, Marvin Rettenmaier is POY

January 7, 2013 at 4:49 PM |

The European Poker Awards nominees have been published and Marvin Rettenmaier has already scooped in the 2012 Player of the Year title.

Poker Rooms

Reload and Boost Your Bankroll for SCOOP!

April 28, 2011 at 12:25 PM |

PokerStars introduces the SCOOP Reload Bonus 2011: as a reward for your loyalty, PokerStars is celebrating this year’s Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) with a 50% reload bonus up to $200 (or equivalent in €, £ or CAD $)! It’s the perfect way to give your bankroll a boost in time to take your shot at SCOOP glory, and you can even start earning the bonus while you play your way through the series schedule.

Poker Rake Races

Point Poker €2,000 Exclusive Rake Race this February

February 3, 2012 at 5:26 PM |

Point Poker (part of the Entraction network) and Rakerace.com are together organizing a €2,000 exclusive rake race running from the 5th February to the 5th March.

HSP Changes Sponsor to US Play Money Site

April 26, 2011 at 9:17 AM |

As a result of the Black Friday, PokerStars has ceased sponsoring High Stakes Poker, however, the show must go on: the only legal U.S. poker room, Gold Strike Poker announced they would replace PokerStars as the show's main sponsor.

Poker Rooms

$2 Million Monster Series at partypoker

October 26, 2020 at 5:48 PM |

The tournament series is kicking off this weekend, aiming at the non-high-rollers.

Poker Rooms

Weekly Race Review - Two networks, three fantastic races and returns of up to 132%!

February 24, 2015 at 4:53 PM |

The end of the month is nearing, but there is still time to join one of our great races and squeeze the most value out of the final days of February, so check out the great offers of PaddyPower Poker, Intertops and Gala Poker!

Poker Tournaments

Oliver Speidel Wins Aussie Millions 2012 Main Event

January 30, 2012 at 12:25 PM |

Phil Ivey being eliminated on Day 5 of the Aussie Millions AS10,600 Main Event in 12th place, the Final Table saw 7 players returning for the title. Australian Oliver Speidel recorded his greatest success so far, winning the event.

Poker Rake Races

Exclusive €3,000 InterPoker Rake Race - December

November 28, 2010 at 12:51 PM |

Rakerace.com and InterPoker organize a €3,000 exclusive rake race to those who registered at InterPoker with our site's link. The promotion runs between 1-31 December. Besides the race, you are also eligible for the €1,000 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Rake Races

Big Bet Poker Exclusive $1,000 Rake Race - November

November 3, 2010 at 2:20 PM |

Our latest addition to our rakeback provider lineup, Big Bet Poker offers a $1,000 exlusive rake race only to players who registered through Rakerace.com.

Online Poker

SuperStar Showdown: KidPoker Strikes Back

March 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM |

Daniel Negreanu won the latest instalment of the SuperStar Showdown on Sunday, March 27. Although it seemed for long Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom would once again annihilate him, the Canadian pro managed to crawl back and eventually win with a profit of $26,500.