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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.

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Partypoker to remove rake on the bounty element of the PKO tournaments

April 16, 2018 at 1:49 PM |

The site has announced their newest innovation, which makes rake smaller and the bounties bigger for the tournament players. The changes will come into force on May 6th, the starting day of the $40 million GTD POWERFEST series.

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Is Martin Kabrhel Good for Poker? Doug Polk Weighs In

June 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM |

Doug Polk on Martin Kabrhel: Does his behavior harm the game—or make poker more fun and engaging for new audiences?

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Boost Your Winrate: The Ultimate Guide to Taking Poker Notes

June 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM |

Want to boost your winrate without studying more charts? Mastering how to write effective poker notes can be the edge you're missing.

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Tom Dwan Argues with harrington25 and URnotINdanger2

September 23, 2010 at 4:42 PM |

Tom 'durrrr' Dwan usually plays high-stakes Pot Limit Omaha recently at Full Tilt tables, and while he is winning lots of money, he sometimes chats with his opponents, who are not exactly happy all the time with 'durrrr'. We are going to present 2 of such conversations.

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River bet sizing: Multiple-size strategies and positional awareness!

January 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM |

The river play is the most complex part of the whole game tree. This article intends to give some heuristics to simplify your decision-making.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #52 and Event #53 - $2,500 Mixed Hold'em and WSOP $1,000 Ladies NLHE

July 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM |

The 52nd and 53rd Events ended, Matt Matros won the $2,500 Mixed Hold'em Event for $303,501 and Marsha Wolak the $1,000 Ladies NLHE Event for $192,344. As last year, many males entered the ladies event, which caused major upheaval amongst other players.

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Best Online Poker Sites for Spin & Go in 2025

March 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM |

The best online poker sites for Spin & Go games in 2025! GGPoker, 888poker, iPoker, PokerKing, and top alternatives for US players, crypto users, and those looking for mobile-friendly gameplay.

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Weekly Race Review - Get up to 129% back!

December 9, 2014 at 5:58 PM |

This week, we are going to look at the great offers of Everest Poker, Gala Poker and MyBet have to offer! Join our exclusive races now and make some extra dough for the holidays!

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Durrrr Challenge: Is the "Portuguese Poker Prodigy” Next?

March 28, 2011 at 1:13 PM |

There has been an interesting conversation going on between Jose ‘Girah’ Macedo and Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan on Twitter. It would seem that the 18-year-old prodigy is to take on the challenge.

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Understanding the PVI System at GGPoker – How It Affects Your Rakeback

May 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM |

Wondering why your GGPoker rakeback is low? Learn how the hidden PVI system affects your cashback and how to calculate your real rewards.

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

August 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM |

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

Poker Strategy

Poker strategy: What should you know about monotone flops?

March 20, 2023 at 5:34 PM |

There are a few misunderstandings about monotone flops among beginners. In this article, we'll highlight the key points that are usually misplayed.

Poker Tournaments

Phil Laak Wins His First Bracelet at WSOPE

September 17, 2010 at 5:51 PM |

The first event came to an end at the WSOP Europe at Day 3, where the recently injured and now recovered Phil Laak won his first WSOP bracelet.

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Will Kassouf Banned from WSOP 2025 Main Event – Scandal in Las Vegas

July 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM |

After disruptive behavior, Will Kassouf has been banned from the remainder of the 2025 WSOP. Details on the Las Vegas poker controversy and the decision explained!