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Jake Cody Parts Ways with PKR

November 17, 2012 at 6:17 PM |

Following a year of cooperation, Jake Cody left the PKR team pro, becoming a freelancer player.

Poker Legislation

Teufelberger Released from Custody

November 16, 2012 at 3:37 PM |

Bwin.party has until 17 December to officially announce stopping violating the Belgian law.

Poker Legislation

Bwin.party co-CEO Arrested in Belgium

November 14, 2012 at 3:58 PM |

On charges of violating the gaming regulations of the country, the Belgian authorities have arrested Norbert Teufelberger, who participated in a conference on the regulation of online gaming in Europe.

Online Poker

Poker and Beer - World Record Attempt for Charity

November 12, 2012 at 5:48 PM |

Dean Bogan is trying to play 900 sit'n'gos (180 players) in 24 hours, while drinking at least 30 beers. The main goal of the attempt is to raise as much money as possible for an Australian organization fighting against youth suicide and mental problems. 

Poker Rake Races

Win an iPhone 5 or Other Gadgets at Terminal Poker - 12-25 November

November 8, 2012 at 4:53 PM |

The big tech campaign between the 12th-25th of November is the big promotion you have all been waiting for. Our partner Terminal Poker will hand out loads of nice tech gadgets as prizes including two brand new iPhone 5. However even though they are the main prizes there are so much more to win this time - just take a look at the list below to see all the tech stuff Terminal Poker will hand out! The campaign is actually divided into two parts which are explained below.

Poker Players

Nanonoko's 2011 Trip to Macau - Video

November 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM |

Randy 'nanonoko' Lew won last year's APPT Main Event. The multitabler PokerStars pro shot a very exciting and informative video of his trip to Macau, which you can watch now right here, at Rakerace.com.

Cyber-magic - Unique Card Trick by Marco Tempest

November 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM |

The Cyber-Illusionist Marco Tempest amazed the crowd at the TED conference with an extraordinary show with a deck of playing cards. Virtual Reality, the power of cards.

Poker Rake Races

Premium Top Tier iPoker Race! William Hill Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 15 November - 15 December

November 5, 2012 at 5:33 PM |

We are proud to announce that we have a brand new partner, and from now on, you can enjoy all the benefits which are provided exclusively to Rakerace.com players by William Hill Poker. They provide an exclusive $5,000 cash race from 15 November to 15 December to all players who register to the room via Rakerace.com. Besides the race, the $2,000 first deposit bonus is also available.

Poker Rooms

Everest Poker Belongs to iPoker Top Tier Network

November 5, 2012 at 2:54 PM |

Our partner Everest Poker was set to switch networks in August, moving from their independent network to the biggest poker network in the world, iPoker. It was unclear which tier will it belong to, but now is offical that Everest Poker Switched to the top tier of the iPoker Network.

Online Poker

Ziigmund Dominates the Online HS Games with $1.6 Million

November 4, 2012 at 11:12 AM |

Ilari ‘Ziigmund’ Sahamies finished on top of the monthly online high stakes money list with $1,603,083 in profits. The biggest looser of October is ‘patpatman’ with -$1,113,321.

Poker Players

Cantu v Aguiar Rematch Scheduled for 7 November

November 3, 2012 at 9:09 PM |

WSOPE Mixed Max event runner-up Brandon Cantu says that Jonathan Aguiar owes his victory merely to the organisers of the tournament. On 7 November, they clash once again.

Poker Players

Phil Ivey Launches Coaching Site

November 2, 2012 at 6:18 PM |

Eight times WSOP champion Phil Ivey launches a brand new poker site with 2012 Main Event winner Greg Merson as a sponsored pro, in addition to Patrik Antonius and Jennifer Harman.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race and Gift Chase - 1-30 November

November 1, 2012 at 6:25 PM |

In November, Betfair offers a $5,000 cash race and an additional gift chase exclusively for players who register to the room via Rakerace.com. In addition to the private promotions, players are eligible for the first deposit bonus and the central promotions of the room as well.

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PKR Poker Exclusive $3,000 Rake Race - 1-30 November

November 1, 2012 at 3:39 PM |

Famous for its unique 3D client, PKR Poker offers a $3,000 rake race for Rakerace.com players only, between 1 - 30 November. In addition to the private promotion, all players are eligible for the 100% up to $500 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Main Event: Greg Merson Is Champion

October 31, 2012 at 6:56 PM |

On Monday night, following 103 days of waiting, they shuffled up and dealt in the World Series of Poker 2012 Main Event Final Table. After two days of play, a new champion emerges in the person of Greg Merson.