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Andy Frankenberger Wins WPT Legends of Poker

462 players attended the WPT Legends of Poker Main Event, making the prize pool $2,151,072. The buy-in for the event was $4800+$200, and many famous poker players enrolled in the battle for the first place prize.

South African Ban on Online Gambling

The South African High Court has banned  all forms of online gambling, and whoever breaks the law can count on a million-dollar fine or prison. On the 20th August, North Gauteng High Court made all kinds of online gambling illegal in South Africa.

Durrrr vs. Jungleman12 – Ziigmund Bets on Durrrr

This month kicked off with a horrible start for Ilari Sahamies (Ziigmund), who lost $885,460 until 18th August at the online poker tables.

Betsson Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race (1-30 September)

In partnership with Betsson, Rakerace.com is organizing a $5,000 cash race this September.

Online Gambling Market Grows Vigorously Despite Recession

The biggest online gambling companies continue to flourish despite the economic recession throughout Europe and the United States. In Europe, financials are being released every quarter year, and many companies have recently made their quarterly profit public.

Victory Poker – Move to Cake Poker Confirmed, Surprises to Come

Dan Fleyshman, Victory Poker CEO confirmed that Victory Poker will be moving to the Cake Network, to be officially announced on 1st September.According to a recent interview with CoinFlip, Dan is eagerly awaiting the collaboration with Cake.

Is 6 Max Really the Softest Poker Game?

PokerTableRatings (PTR) has published a survey, in which they analyze the amount of winning players at the different NLHE table types. According to them, the most fish are at the 6-max tables, with the heads-up field being the toughest.

DonkeyTest, the Smart Poker IQ Test

If you intend to know just how good you are at poker, and are interested in an outsiders' opinion of you concerning your poker skills, you can now measure it online. DonkeyTest.com, despite the name, is a pretty smart website which allows you to test your IQ and poker skills easily and excitingly.

Barry Greenstein Interview

Barry Greenstein, also known as the Robin Hood of poker and also one of the most intelligent poker players around tells us about his WSOP performance (which by the way hasn't been such a success that he would have wanted) and much more in this video.

What to Do on a King High Uncoordinated Flop?

A lot of players have trouble adjusting their post-flop gameplay after a pre-flop bet. Continuation betting in all cases is not a good solution, neither is only to bet when the flop hit you.

Chocolate Poker $10,000 Rake Race This September

In partnership with Chocolate Poker, Rakerace.com is organizing a rake race with a whopping $10,000 on offer this September.

Nanonoko Shows How to Play Hyper Turbo

In this video, Randy Lew, Team PokerStars Online player demonstrates how to play a hyper turbo heads-up tournament.

Nanonoko Heads-up Videos

Randy ’Nanonoko’ Lew has made the two videos below, which show his match against ’Brezi26’ during the PokerStars All Star Week. Every year, PokerStars organizes this event, in which Team PokerStars Pros battle against the site’s biggest grinders in heads-up matches.

’LoveIsHell’ NL25 Coaching Session

Below you can view a one-hour-long session video made by ’LoveIsHell’, in which he mainly focuses on the importance of position.

Ryan Fee’s NL 6-Max Strategy Guide Ebook

If you are a poker cash game player seeking to improve your gameplay without having to pay hundreds of dollars for a proper strategy/training book, Ryan Fee’s Strategy guide is for you.

Everest Poker Exclusive $1,500 Rake Race (August)

In partnership with Everest Poker, Rakerace.com is organising a 15-day rake race this August. The exclusive rake race will have a total prize pool of $1,500 up for grabs and the winner will take home $350 to add to their bankroll.

Victory Poker Leaves Everleaf Network

Rumors have been circulating for quite a while that Victory Poker would soon be looking for another network to be part of.

Deep-Stacked Cash Games

Deep-stacked poker games are gaining popularity nowadays, and it seems that most of the more advanced poker players prefer these to short-stack poker games.

Preflop Strategy - Starting Hands Chart

Starting hand guide for no limit holdem 6 max games. This chart is for beginning players and advocates a really tight-aggressive (TAG) preflop starting hand strategy. With some experience you can broaden your preflop starting hand range, also your 3betting and 4betting range.

It Is Never too Early to Start Playing Poker

This sentence has recently been proved by an exceptionally young girl, aged 7, to be precise.

Interview with Daniel ‘Jungleman12’ Cates

Jungleman12 is one of the most frequently mentioned names in today’s world of online poker.

The Story of the Best Poker Player in the World

The 11th August was the day when a rather peculiar video appeared on Youtube, featuring Daniel Negreanu, Arnaud Mattern and Tiffany Michelle.

Value Betting and Pot Control

If you have still something to learn about value betting and pot control, especially in tournaments, this video is for you.

PokerHeaven & InterPoker Exclusive €3,000 Rake Race – (1-31 August)

In partnership with PokerHeaven and InterPoker, Rakerace.com has joined forces to organize a €3,000 Rake Race for this August.

Doyle’s Room exclusive $1500 rake race (1-31 August)

In partnership with Doyle’s Room, Rakerace.com is organizing a  $1500 cash race this August. Only those players that register through Rakerace.com will be eligible to participate. Apart from the rake race, the $600 first deposit bonus and the 33% rakeback are also available.

Betsson Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race (1-31 August)

’The Bet’s On You!’ In partnership with Betsson, Rakerace.com is organizing a $5,000 cash race this August.

Chocolate Poker 2x $2,500 Rake Races This July and August

In partnership with Chocolate Poker, Rakerace.com is organizing two $2,500 rake races this July and August.

French Online Poker Regulation - Summary

National level regulation for online poker and betting had been ’under construction’ for years in France when, to the great joy of the betting companies, sports betting licences were finally released short before the football World Cup.

2x $500 Micro Stakes Races at Chocolate Poker This July and August

Do you play at micro stakes and have so far been unable to finish ITM in a rake race? Your time has finally come!
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