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Alex Dreyfus plans to redefine poker in 2016

December 17, 2015 at 3:48 PM |

The Global Poker Index wants to redefine poker in 2016, they believe that big tournament scores are just not exciting anymore and that poker has to be presented from a new angle.

Poker Rooms

Betsson Group acquires TonyBet

September 13, 2016 at 4:05 PM |

Swedish online gambling giant Betsson AB has announced that they have purchased the company behind TonyBet, the online poker site launched by Tony G.

Poker Rooms

Partypoker’s Micro Series Commences Amongst Sale Rumours

April 2, 2024 at 5:22 PM |

Despite the various sale rumours, partypoker is proceeding with its Micro Series, allowing players the chance to participate in its iconic MILLIONS tournament.

Online Poker

Bwin.Party Aims at the USA

November 1, 2011 at 7:23 PM |

Bwin.Party has come to an agreement with MGM Resorts International and Boyd Gaming. It is only a regulation that is missing for them to be able to hit the US market.

Poker Players

Phil Galfond Takes $1.1 Million from Isildur1

January 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM |

Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom finished his last session with a $1.1 million loss to Phil ‘OMGClayAiken’ Galfond. Most of the money changed hands in PLO.

Poker Videos

Phil Galfond PLO Training Video

May 19, 2012 at 4:01 PM |

Phil Galfond gave a 40-minute introduction to Pot-Limit Omaha at the WSOP last year. It is very interesting material, especially for the beginners wanting to get into PLO!

Online Poker

Durrrr Challenge 2: Dwan Reduces Cates’ Lead

December 17, 2010 at 3:43 PM |

Tom ’durrrr’ Dwan and Daniel ’jungleman12’ Cates keep up the good work recently; Durrrrr Challenge 2 is alive and well, with a 1,214 hands session played yesterday. Dwan managed to reduce his deficit to $500,000, while Cates swept in the biggest pot in the Challenge so far.

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€3,500 Twister Race every week on Gala Poker!

February 11, 2016 at 2:08 PM |

The iPoker network's new promotion is specifically aimed at regulars, not recreational players. Participate in the weekly €3,500 Twister Races while also participating in the $10,000 exclusive Gala Poker races to maximize your value!

Poker Tournaments

PokerStars SCOOP Pays $90 Million in Prizes - Statistics

June 7, 2024 at 5:27 PM |

PokerStars’ 16th annual SCOOP tournament draws to a close after paying out $90 million in guarantees. We examine how 2024 did in comparison to 2023’s edition.

Poker Rooms

PLO Specialist, Ludovic Geilich joins Partypoker Pro Team

July 19, 2018 at 7:09 PM |

Geilich will help Partypoker to improve their Pot Limit Omaha offerings.

Analysis

NoiQ and 24h Poker Rake Race Final Results

March 3, 2010 at 5:56 PM |

In this article, the team at Rakerace.com will be revisiting the promotion that both NoiQ Poker and 24h Poker had on offer this past February.

Analysis

Exclusive Races with good Expected Value for you this March

March 19, 2010 at 3:40 PM |

In this article, Rakerace.com will be looking at its exclusive March rake races, bringing you what it’s really worth.

Analysis

PartyPoker Introduces Cash Game Championship

February 19, 2010 at 4:10 PM |

PartyPoker just unveiled the curtain off the world’s first Online Cash Game Championship.

Poker Players

Isildur1 Being Himself as a PokerStars Pro

December 10, 2010 at 4:12 PM |

Isildur1, the Swedish ultra-aggressive player started out his PokerStars carreer being absolutely himself: He won $287,500 in a 14-hour session, but today he almost lost all of it to Phil Galfond.