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ESPN Offers Same-Day Coverage of WSOP 2011

May 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM |

ESPN is about to provide unprecedented coverage of this year's World Series of Poker; between July 14-19 they will air almost live (30 minutes delayed) coverage, with hole cards and commentary.

Poker Rooms

Industry-Leading GGPoker Offers Free-to-Play Poker Tables

April 12, 2023 at 6:03 PM |

GGPoker, one of the industry-leading online poker brands, launches new play money poker tables. We look into these tables, the terms, and what to expect.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Main Event - Pius Heinz Wins, Takes Home $8,7 Million

November 9, 2011 at 3:06 PM |

Pius Heinz, to first German player in the history of the WSOP won the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event. He defeated the Czech Martin Staszko for the amazing $8,711,956 main prize, and of course the WSOP bracelet.

Exclusive race news

Everest Poker Exclusive 2 x $1,500 Rake Race (June)

June 3, 2010 at 5:48 PM |

In partnership with Everest Poker, Rakerace.com is organising two races for June spreading over 15 days each. Both races will have a total prize pool of $1,500 up for grabs and the winner for each race will take home $350 to add to their bankroll.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #58 - Eight Remain in the Finale

July 7, 2013 at 4:59 PM |

Following in the footsteps of the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop event of 2012 and this year’s $111,111 One Drop High Rollers tournament, World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #58 $1,111 Little One for One Drop Day 3 started with 67 players to see a champion rise.

Poker Players

John Racener Arrested for DUI

December 13, 2010 at 5:18 PM |

John Racener, 24-year-old runner-up of the 2010 WSOP Main Event was arrested again. He was charged with his third DUI (Driving Under Influence).

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #55: The Magician Wins $18.3 Million

July 4, 2012 at 8:04 PM |

Only the 8-handed final table was left for Day 3 of WSOP Event #55 $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop, the biggest buy-in tournament in poker history. Antonio ’The Magician’ Esfandiari started in the chiplead, slightly ahead of Sam Trickett. Whoever had been to win the event was bound to jump right on top of the all time money list.

Poker Rooms

KKPoker - the world of poker apps has arrived!

June 19, 2020 at 2:22 PM |

As the mobile poker apps are booming, and the interest has been drastically increasing, we decided to offer you the best app with the best deal!

Analysis

To Rake Race Or To Rake Chase?

June 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM |

In this analysis, Rakerace.com will look at the differences between rake races and rake chases.

Poker Humor

New Phil Ivey Song - Dice Dice Baby

January 30, 2012 at 11:50 AM |

Everyone's favorite poker song creator SrslySirius has put together yet another fabulous poker anthem, this time featuring Phil Ivey.

Poker Players

Negreanu: Lederer and Bitar Are Arrogant Idiots

September 16, 2011 at 5:37 PM |

As part of his two months long European trip, Daniel Negreanu is currently in Budapest, Hungary, the home of his new girlfriend, Krisztina Polgár. In an exclusive interview with Rakerace.com, he talks about moving to Canada, the legalisation of online poker in the US and the Full Tilt Poker scandal.

Poker Rooms

Win Your Way to the Montesino PokerAkademia Open - 36 Seats Guaranteed!

October 31, 2013 at 12:59 AM |

The €100,000 Guaranteed 1st PokerAkademia Open is taking place at the Montesino casino in Vienna, from 21 to 23 February 2014. As partner site of PokerAkademia.com, Rakerace.com offers tickets to the event through eight individual online poker rooms!

Poker Rooms

The Best Rakeback Deals in September

September 1, 2020 at 7:13 PM |

After the summer holidays, it's now time to get back to the tables. Choose our offers with the highest EV!

Poker Rooms

Global Poker Brands Kick Off 2024 with Market Exits

February 19, 2024 at 4:14 PM |

Learn which global poker rooms greeted the new year by exiting multiple international markets. We explore the brands and which markets they withdrew from.

Online Poker

Durrrr Challenge 2: Jungleman Wins, Durrrr Tries New Strategy

December 8, 2010 at 1:56 PM |

Durrrr and jungleman12 continued their Challenge with another short session. Jungleman won, adding $110,000 to his profit that now stands at around $755,000 in total.