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The Official PokerStars WCOOP 2012 Schedule Released

August 7, 2012 at 4:59 PM |

PokerStars has released the official, final schedule of the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) 2012.

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Negreanu’s Weekly Rant is Back

August 7, 2012 at 1:25 PM |

’KidPoker’ is back after a longer pause, due to the World Series of Poker, and discusses a range of topics in a longer than usual vblog entry. He speaks about the WSOP and the final table, of course, in addition to heavier topics like homosexuality and the passing away of Ryan Young, next to the Olympics, Breaking Bad and his planned travels, including his return to business at EPT Barcelona.

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Hansen, Townsend and Jungleman at the Online High Stakes Tables

August 6, 2012 at 5:10 PM |

A lot of action has been going on in the early days of August at the PokerStars high stakes tables. Some of the biggest names of the industry have appeared.

Poker Rooms

Full Tilt Poker Payday - Pros Expecting Millions Back

August 5, 2012 at 8:55 PM |

The relaunch of Full Tilt Poker is very good news for all players, but there are several pros who expect millions of dollars eagerly.

Lost & Found

Useful Micro Limit Poker Tips for Beginners - Part 12

August 3, 2012 at 12:32 PM |

This is the twelwth part of the poker ebook written by the two Hungarian poker professionals, kocka21 and mrj. We have gotten to the end of the ebook, with only our final thoughts left to share with you all.

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EuroPoker Exclusive $3,000 Cash Race – 1-31 August

August 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM |

Part of the Ongame network, EuroPoker offers a $3,000 private cash race for Rakerace.com players only! In addition to the race, you are also eligible for the excellent first deposit bonus and the VIP membership.

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PokerStars Officially Acquires FTP - Relaunch Soon - Non-US Players To Be Reimbursed

August 1, 2012 at 1:24 PM |

The news all Full Tilt Poker players were waiting for is finally here: PokerStars officially announced the acquisition of Full Tilt Poker and the settlement with the United States Department of Justice. PokerStars will relaunch the site and reimburse all players outside of the United States in 90 days.

Poker Players

WSOP Champion Ryan Young Dies in Car Accident

July 31, 2012 at 3:48 PM |

We are saddened to inform you, young 2007 WSOP $1,500 NLHE champion Ryan Young passed away in a car accident yesterday, on 30 July.

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Tony G Qualifies for the Olympics in Team Lithuania

July 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM |

Poker pro Tony G participated in the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics as part of the Lithuanian Olympic Team.

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Betsson $6,000 Exclusive Cash Race - 1-31 August

July 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM |

Betsson continues to offer in August a $6,000 exclusive cash race to Rakerace.com players only. In addition to the race, the generous FD bonus and the VIP system are also available to the fans of the Ongame network.

Poker Tournaments

First Stop of EPT 9 Coming Up, 300 Players to Qualify Online

July 29, 2012 at 7:40 PM |

On 15 August, the PokerStars European Poker Tour Season 9 kicks off in Barcelona. A record number of 300 players are set to qualify online.

Significant Drop in Zynga Shares, Real Money Gaming Comes 2013

July 28, 2012 at 5:35 PM |

Zynga’s Q2 financial reports have been released earlier this week, showing a disastrous drop in the value of the social gaming company’s shares, contrary to optimistic predictions. However, this seems to have a positive effect on Zynga opening to the real money market.

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Betfair Exclusive $7,500 Cash Race – 1-31 August

July 27, 2012 at 4:41 PM |

August and summer holidays make no difference for Betfair that continues to provide a $7,500 private cash race for Rakerace.com players only! The first prize is still a whopping $1,750! In addition to the exclusive offer, you are also eligible for the first deposit bonus, if you register now via our link, as well as for participating in the central promotions of the room.

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MyBet Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race – 1-31 August

July 26, 2012 at 7:04 PM |

MyBet Poker, part of the iPoker network, continues to offer a $5,000 private cash race exclusively for Rakerace.com players in August. Join the action now!

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Betfred Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-31 August

July 26, 2012 at 6:46 PM |

Similarly to the promotions of the past months, Betfred Poker continues to offer an exclusive $5,000 cash race to all players who register to the room via Rakerace.com in August, too. Besides the race, the $2,000 first deposit bonus is also available.