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Poker Players

Full Tilt Poker Strikes Back

June 2, 2011 at 9:05 AM |

Full Tilt Poker issued a statement written in a rather firm voice in which they react to Phil Ivey’s announcement of late, published via the pro’s Facebook page. They believe Ivey cares only about his own financial interest and deliberately hinders paying US players.

Poker Players

Jose ’Girah’ Macedo Disqualified for MA

May 6, 2011 at 1:52 PM |

Jose ’Girah’ Macedo, aka the “Portuguese Poker Prodigy,” won the Bluff Pro Challenge in April at his home site Lock Poker, co-sponsored by Bluff Magazine. On accusations of multi-accounting, however, he has just been disqualified from the challenge retrospectively.

Online Poker

Real Money Zoom Poker Released at PokerStars

March 17, 2012 at 1:03 PM |

As we informed you in January, PokerStars was developing a fast-paced ring game format, which they called Zoom Poker. Now Lee Jones representing PokerStars announced that the site is rolling out the new format for real money, first at micro-limit tables.

Poker Tournaments

Jens Kyllönen is also Playing the Big One

May 24, 2012 at 3:43 PM |

Finnish high stakes pro Jens Kyllönen (Jeans89) will also take part in the most expensive tournament of all time.

Online Poker

PokerStars Declares War on Poker Table Ratings

April 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM |

PokerStars, the largest poker room on the planet sent a Cease and Desist letter to the online data-miner site Poker Table Ratings, as they infringe the intellectual property rights and breach the terms and conditions of PokerStars, reports PokerFuse.

Poker Rake Races

Play Ongame, Play RedKings! Five RedKings Cash Races Running Parallel in August

July 25, 2013 at 2:39 PM |

Rakerace.com players have the opportunity to participate in five excellent promotions at RedKings Poker in August as well. An exclusive $5,000 race, a $10,000 affiliate pooled race, a $50,000 Ongame central race, a $10,000 central Strobe Boost race and additional daily races are available.

Poker Tournaments

Vamplew wins EPT, Juanda Comes In Second

October 5, 2010 at 2:23 PM |

The EPT London came to its end with a surprise victory of the 23-year old scottish player David Vamplew, who managed to beat the poker legend John Juanda in the 4 hour long heads-up.

Poker Tournaments

PCA Schedule Now Public

October 6, 2010 at 4:56 PM |

PokerStars have posted the schedule of next years PCA on their website, and also opened www.pokerstarscaribbeanadventure.com, the official website of the tournament. Over 50 tournaments will be held at the luxurious Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.

Online Poker

Microulis69 Wins 100 Billionth PokerStars Hand at an NL5 Table

June 14, 2013 at 4:59 PM |

The 100 billionth milestone hand was dealt this Thursday at PokerStars. The Greek player Microulis69 took $103,800 for his winning J-5 hand.

Poker Rooms

The Flagships Sail Away – Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke Leave UB

January 4, 2011 at 12:35 PM |

The two most prominent figures of the UB pro team, Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke have decided to leave the poker room after many-many years of working together.

Poker Tournaments

High Stakes Poker Season 7 Announced

October 27, 2010 at 1:13 PM |

GSN has released the recording dates for the 7th season of its hit TV show, High Stakes Poker. The Season will be shooting from 18-20 November.

Poker Rake Races

Play at Our Newest iPoker Partner - Coral Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 16 Aug - 30 September

July 18, 2013 at 3:57 PM |

Part of the iPoker Premium network, our newest partner Coral Poker offers an $5,000 exclusive cash race from 16 August to 30 September to Rakerace.com players only. The eligbility for the 100% up to £1,200 first deposit bonus or the VIP club serves as further motivation for players to join.

Poker Tournaments

GGPoker’s Ambitious $250 Million World Festival Series

April 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM |

GGPoker raises the bar of poker tournaments once again with its ambitious $250 million World Festival Series. We discuss the festival’s highlights and details.

Poker Strategy

Poker strategy: Four common mistakes when playing small pocket pairs!

January 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM |

Small pocket pairs (22-66) generally tempt any poker player when considering hand selection. However, in reality, there are several errors one can make when playing a small pocket pair. So let's dive into them so that you can avoid these mistakes!

Poker Rake Races

Betsson €10,000 Microgaming Cash Race - 1-31 October 2013

September 24, 2013 at 3:51 PM |

Betsson Poker continues to offer a $10,000 Microgaming cash race to Rakerace.com players in October. In addition to the cash race, the €1,000 Microgaming first deposit bonus, the 30% cashback as well as the central promotions provide great value to our players.