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Google Invests In Zynga, Google Games Coming

August 31, 2010 at 3:25 PM |

As TechCrunch reports, Google recently invested between $100 million and $200 million in Zynga, social gaming behemoth, owner of names like FarmVille, Mafia Wars and Zynga Poker. The investment in Zynga seems reasonable, the company earned $350 million in the first half of 2010, and if the growth stays the same, it can make $1.0 billion next year.

Online Poker

Amazing Poker Weekend

August 30, 2010 at 7:08 PM |

The online high stakes grinders were pretty occupied this weekend, even though the durrrr challange 2 did not continue, it still was one of the most exciting poker weekends this year. Huge amounts of money were exchanged at online tables, Gus Hansen lost $1,1 million in nearly 24 hours.

Other News and Articles

Chilean Miners Survive Playing Poker

August 30, 2010 at 5:28 PM |

On August 5th, the San Jose gold and copper mine collapsed in Chile, burying 33 miners alive. Thankfully all of them are alive and successfully survived 17 days. Now they only have to survive 4 more months until the drill reaches them, and they can be rescued.

Poker Legislation

Debate on Online Gambling between PPA and California Casinos

August 30, 2010 at 3:13 PM |

One of the most heated debates in poker history seems to evolve as the Poker Players Alliance and top California-based card rooms have been fighting in the past few days more and more aggressively. The source of the argument is the Congressional testimony from Commerce Casino board member Tom Malkasian on HR 2267.

Poker news

This Week In Poker - Kimberly Lansing, Phil Laak

August 30, 2010 at 2:51 PM |

In this recent episode of  "This Week In Poker"  the 2 main guests are Kimberly Lansing and Phil Laak. Kimberly Lansing talks about the WPT, the coming Legends of Poker nomination, her engagement and much more, while Phil Laak first talks about his horrific ATV accident in Oregon, during which he broke 7 bones, and got a serious eye injury as well.

Other News and Articles

Legendary Vegas Poker Player Was Threatened by Murder

August 29, 2010 at 8:18 PM |

Ron Wall, 59, is very popular in Las Vegas poker rooms: the well-known poker player acts as if he was living in the ‘50s, and cruises between casinos dressed up as a gangster from that time.

Poker Players

What Do Poker Players Do When They Don't Play Anymore?

August 29, 2010 at 5:20 PM |

Have you ever though about what happens to the poker pros that give up playing poker? Well, some of them obviously start living average lives, or go broke and live worse-than-average ones. Others continue playing low-stakes poker under secret nicknames, or just find other activities to do.

Poker Videos

EPT Motivation Video – Get in the Mood for the EPT!

August 28, 2010 at 7:51 PM |

A few days ago, my friend linked this video on Facebook. Whoever feels like they need some motivation for the Vilamuora stop of the EPT, starting today, should definitely watch this!

Online Poker

Durrrr Challenge 2 – It’s On!

August 27, 2010 at 6:48 PM |

To the pleasure of many, durrrr and jungleman12 have started their 50k hand battle, and the first round ended with durrrr leading by almost $130k.

Poker Rooms

Blanca Games Has Bought the Cereus Network

August 27, 2010 at 5:32 PM |

It has officially been announced yesterday, that Blanca Games will be the new owner of the Cereus Network. The buying price remains undisclosed.

Poker Rake Races

Unibet Exclusive Cash Chase (1 - 30 September)

August 27, 2010 at 3:52 PM |

Check out this brand new Unibet cash chase for September.

Poker Rake Races

PokerHeaven & InterPoker Exclusive €4,000 Rake Race – (1-30 September)

August 27, 2010 at 2:48 PM |

In partnership with PokerHeaven and InterPoker, Rakerace.com has joined forces to organize a € 4,000 Rake Race for this September.

Poker Tournaments

Andy Frankenberger Wins WPT Legends of Poker

August 26, 2010 at 6:08 PM |

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.

Poker Legislation

South African Ban on Online Gambling

August 26, 2010 at 5:02 PM |

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.

Online Poker

Durrrr vs. Jungleman12 – Ziigmund Bets on Durrrr

August 26, 2010 at 4:34 PM |

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

Exclusive race news

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

August 26, 2010 at 4:13 PM |

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

Other News and Articles

Online Gambling Market Grows Vigorously Despite Recession

August 26, 2010 at 3:25 PM |

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.

Poker Rooms

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

August 26, 2010 at 1:56 PM |

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.

Lost & Found

Is 6 Max Really the Softest Poker Game?

August 25, 2010 at 7:49 PM |

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.

Poker Articles

DonkeyTest, the Smart Poker IQ Test

August 25, 2010 at 7:49 PM |

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.

Poker Interviews

Barry Greenstein Interview

August 25, 2010 at 6:39 PM |

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.

Lost & Found

What to Do on a King High Uncoordinated Flop?

August 25, 2010 at 5:57 PM |

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.

Exclusive race news

Chocolate Poker $10,000 Rake Race This September

August 25, 2010 at 4:55 PM |

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

Lost & Found

Nanonoko Shows How to Play Hyper Turbo

August 25, 2010 at 4:13 PM |

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

Lost & Found

Nanonoko Heads-up Videos

August 25, 2010 at 4:00 PM |

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.

Lost & Found

’LoveIsHell’ NL25 Coaching Session

August 25, 2010 at 3:08 PM |

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

Lost & Found

Ryan Fee’s NL 6-Max Strategy Guide Ebook

August 25, 2010 at 2:30 PM |

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.

Exclusive race news

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

August 24, 2010 at 4:51 PM |

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.

Poker Rooms

Victory Poker Leaves Everleaf Network

August 23, 2010 at 2:01 PM |

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

Lost & Found

Deep-Stacked Cash Games

August 17, 2010 at 4:28 PM |

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.