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888Poker Is Testing Snap Poker

September 23, 2013 at 8:00 PM |

888Poker has announced that their fast fold poker game, Snap Poker, was now under alpha testing.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-31 October 2013

September 23, 2013 at 3:31 PM |

Betfair Poker kicks off October with a $5,000 cash race, available exclusively to players who register to the room via our link. The first prize is an astonishing $1,600! 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.

Poker Rooms

PAF Is First Operator to Offer MPN Mac Client

September 19, 2013 at 7:39 PM |

PAF Poker is the first skin to offer the new Mac OS client in the MPN network. The native software provides the same functionality as the instant play version.

Online Poker

WCGRider Up $227,000 After First Session of HU Challenge

September 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM |

On 15 September, the 15,000 hands $100/$200 NLHE heads-up challenge between Douglas ‘WCGRider’ Polk and Ben ‘Sauce’ Sulsky kicked off. After a first session of 2,460 hands, ‘WCGRider’ is in the lead with $227,000 in profits.

Poker Rooms

Win One of 4 iPad Minis in our $1 William Hill Exclusive Tournament!

September 16, 2013 at 4:48 PM |

On 26 September, an exclusive Rakerace.com tournament will be held in iPoker’s most trustful room, William Hill Poker. Win one of four Apple iPad Mini devices or $25 cash.

WSOP Full House Pro Hits Xbox Live

September 15, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

Caesars Interactive Entertainment announces WSOP Full House Pro for the Xbox Live.

Poker Legislation

McCain Poker Outrage Helps Online Poker Legalisation in US?

September 14, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

Republican senator John McCain has caused public outrage with his actions, playing online poker during the Senate hearing of the question of military intervention in Syria. Nevertheless, the scandal might turn out to be favourable for the legalisation of online poker in the United States.

Ex-FTP Pros, Employees and Vendors Might Not Get Paid

September 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM |

According to an e-mail from Garden City Group, posted on the 2+2 forum by Poker Players Alliance Vice President Rich Muny, several parties associated with Full Tilt Poker as regards players’ funds will not be compensated for their losses.

Poker Rake Races

Redbet Poker Exclusive €4,000 Rake Race - 16 September - 31 October

September 11, 2013 at 6:41 PM |

Redbet Poker ups the stakes and brings a €4,000 exclusive rake race for Rakerace.com players, starting 16 September. In addition to the private promotion, a central race is also running. If you choose Boss, choose Redbet Poker!

Poker Rake Races

Winner Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 23 September - 27 October 2013

September 11, 2013 at 6:36 PM |

Premium iPoker skin Winner Poker continues to offer a $5,000 private cash race to Rakerace.com players, running from 23 September to 27 October. Add the 250% up to $2,000 first deposit bonus and the VIP club and the picture becomes whole.

Poker Rooms

Late Registration SNGs, CG Time Bank and Multi-Entry Events Come to iPoker - UPDATE

September 11, 2013 at 6:00 PM |

In October, the iPoker network introduces several major improvements with its upcoming software update. Re-entry and multi-entry tournaments, cash game time bank, late registration Sit n’ Gos and "toast" notifications are coming.

Poker Rooms

The iPoker Network Overtakes FTP Position Again

September 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM |

In the past months, the iPoker network and Full Tilt Poker have been in an intense race for the runner-up position of the online poker traffic list. Most recently, iPoker has managed to get ahead, mostly due to promotions.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Barcelona 2013 Main Event - Tom Middleton Wins

September 9, 2013 at 3:53 PM |

Tom ‘hitthehole’ Middleton won the European Poker Tour Barcelona 2013 €5,300 Main Event for €942,000.

Poker Rooms

New iPoker Mobile Client Arrives to Skins

September 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM |

The iPoker network announced this April that they would launch a HTML5 mobile platform. What was supposed to be weeks turned out to be months, but it is finally here. Bet365, Winner Poker, Betfred and Coral Poker are premiering the new client.

Leading Pros’ Laptops Hacked at EPT Barcelona

September 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM |

PokerStars Head of Poker Communications Lee Jones has confirmed that at least two high stakes pros’ laptops hadbeen hacked and got Troyans installed in the Arts Hotel in Barcelona, during the European Poker Tour festival.