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Could Cake Network soon be tax-free?

Cake Poker is said to be finally getting a license within the European Union.

PokerStars Nears 50 Billion Hands Dealt

PokerStars nears its 50 billionth hand dealt during its 9 years long history. The exact date can only be estimated, of course, but they have already started to celebrate with around a million dollars to play for.

PokerStars to bring back Red Spade Open in December

One of the biggest events of the site is returning after a one year hiatus on December 3rd.

Lisandro Wins WSOPE Event #2

The World Series of Poker rolls on, the second event has already came to its end, which was all about Pot Limit Omaha, in which Jeffrey Lisandro proved to be the best. We already wrote about Event #2, which was won by the 'Unabomber' Phil Laak, scoring his first WSOP victory.

Doyle’s Room exclusive $3000 rake race (1-31 March)

In partnership with Doyle’s Room, Rakerace.com is organizing a  $3000 rake race this March.

PokerStars' CEO Gabriel Campos Resigns

The news broke yesterday that PokerStars' Chief Executive Officer is leaving his post at the largest poker room in the world. He is resigning to "pursue other opportunities".

The British Poker Awards Start in Four Days, Hosts Are Revealed

The British Poker Awards is coming on Monday, 13th September, with the voting in the eight Reader’s Choice categories open for public since early August. The names of the hosts of the show have also been announced: poker celebrity Antonio Esfandiari and Michael Caselli.

Coolest Hand in a Long Time

An extraordinary hand was dealt at FTP's $40/$80 NLHE 6-max table, where 'Sauce1234' and 'AAROOKIE' played a very interesting game that  even Phil Galfond, experienced pro commented on his twitter as "One of the coolest HHs I've seen in a while".

Daniel Cates Believes Isildur Uses 'martonas' Nick?

Apparently Daniel 'jungleman12' Cates believes the Swedish 'martonas' to be just another alias for PokerStars' pro, Viktor 'isildur1' Blom. Martonas plays on Full Tilt Poker, this is why it's a sensitive issue Cates raised.

WSOP 2013 - Event #49, Event #50 - Boatman and Wong Win Bracelets

The WSOP Event #49 - $1,500 NLHE tournament Day 3 was started with the participation of the 21 remaining players. The 9-handed final table formulated on the 25th blind level (5,000-15,000/30,000).

Jungleman Heads-Up Training Video

Daniel 'jungleman12' Cates, a specialist of NLHE heads-up recently released a training video in which he plays heads-up at 6 tables at the same time, and comments his play, explaining his decisions. The short version of the video has been made available on YouTube for all to benefit from.

EPT Berlin Main Event 2013 - Final Table - Live Stream

Catch up on the events since Day 3 of the European Poker Tour (EPT) Berlin 2013 Main Event and watch the final table live here at Rakerace.com!

Nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame Induction 2012

Caesars Entertainment and the WSOP have released the list of nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame 2012 induction, as a result of a public ballot.

Aussie Millions 2012 Main Event – Dion in the Lead, Ivey is Shortstack in the Finale

Yann Dion finished Aussie Millions Main Event Day 4 in the chiplead; the total of 12 players remaining includes Mohamad Kowssarie, Daniel Idema, Lee Nelson and Phil Ivey, as well.

Alban Juen Retakes Lead of Final 20 in ISPT 2013

Alban Juen reclaimed the chipleader position of the International Stadiums Poker Tour (ISPT) Main Event after Day 4. Dave Ulliott, Freddy Deeb and Praz Bansi have also qualified.
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