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ESPN Offers Same-Day Coverage of WSOP 2011

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

John Racener Arrested for DUI

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).

WSOP Event #55: The Magician Wins $18.3 Million

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.

KKPoker - the world of poker apps has arrived!

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!

To Rake Race Or To Rake Chase?

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

New Phil Ivey Song - Dice Dice Baby

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

Negreanu: Lederer and Bitar Are Arrogant Idiots

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.

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

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!

The Best Rakeback Deals in September

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

Global Poker Brands Kick Off 2024 with Market Exits

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

Durrrr Challenge 2: Jungleman Wins, Durrrr Tries New Strategy

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.
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