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PokerStars To Promote Poker in Brazil - Sponsors BSOP

July 5, 2012 at 4:21 PM |

PokerStars intends to promote the game of poker in Brazil; they emerged as the new main sponsors for the Brazilian Series of Poker. The series will feature events in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza és Balneário Camboriú.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #55: The Magician Wins $18.3 Million

July 4, 2012 at 8:04 PM |

Only the 8-handed final table was left for Day 3 of WSOP Event #55 $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop, the biggest buy-in tournament in poker history. Antonio ’The Magician’ Esfandiari started in the chiplead, slightly ahead of Sam Trickett. Whoever had been to win the event was bound to jump right on top of the all time money list.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #51 and #52: Bracelets for the Ladies

July 3, 2012 at 7:22 PM |

WSOP Events #51 $1,000 Ladies No Limit Hold'em Championship and #52 $2,500 10-Game Mix - Six-Handed have ended with ladies in the top finishes.

Poker Rooms

Ray Bitar Surrenders Himself to FBI, PokerStars to Buy FTP

July 3, 2012 at 1:21 PM |

Full Tilt Poker CEO Ray Bitar has turned himself over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as part of a deal soon to be concluded with PokerStars.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #49 and #50: Ante Only NLHE and $5,000 NLHE Are Over

July 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM |

Day 3 of inaugural Event #49 $1,500 Ante Only No Limit Hold'em and Day 4 of Event #50 $5,000 No Limit Hold'em are finished in WSOP 2012.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP $1,000,000 Big One Kicks Off, Official Entrants List Released

July 2, 2012 at 2:56 PM |

Two Phils, Ivey and Hellmuth are also included on the entrants list for the biggest buy-in event in poker history ever. The prize pool is $42,666,672, the future winner can take home $18,346,673.

Poker Rake Races

Muchos Poker Exclusive $2,000 Rake Race - 1-31 July

July 2, 2012 at 12:34 PM |

Rakerace.com and our new partner Muchos Poker offer you an exclusive $2,000 cash race in July. You only have to register via Rakerace.com and play at one of the 6 poker networks offered by Muchos Poker. The 30% rakeback in also available in all 6 networks.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #47 and #48: Steven Loube and Kenny Hsiung Are Champions

July 1, 2012 at 3:52 PM |

10 players in Event #47 $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split 8-or-Better and twice as much in Event #48 $3,000 Limit Hold'em returned on Day 3 of both tournaments.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #45 and #46: Mizrachi Wins Players Championship, Weissman Takes Down NLHE

June 30, 2012 at 4:41 PM |

Only the 8-handed final table was left for Day 5 of Event #45 $50,000 Poker Players Championship 8-game, a day after Event #46 $2,500 No Limit Hold'em Day 3 was organised with 25 players returning.

Poker Rooms

5050Poker Suspended by LGA - Financial Problems Surface

June 29, 2012 at 7:57 PM |

The license of 5050Poker has been suspended by The Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta (LGA) recently, and has set up a procedure, following which players might be able to cash their bankrolls out of 5050Poker.

Poker Rake Races

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

June 29, 2012 at 4:47 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.

Poker Rake Races

Terminal Poker Exclusive €1,500 Rake Race – 1-31 July

June 29, 2012 at 4:32 PM |

Terminal Poker continues to offer this July a €1,500 rake race for Rakerace.com players only! In addition to the promotion, a 30% rakeback and up to €400 first deposit bonus await you.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Exclusive €6,000 Rake Race – 1-31 July

June 29, 2012 at 4:10 PM |

InterPoker offers an exclusive €6,000 rake race in July, for Rakerace.com players only! Only if you register via our site are you eligible to participate in the promotion for the €1,200 first prize! In addition to the private offer, a €1,000 first deposit bonus, 30% rakeback and the room’s central promotions are also available.

Poker Rake Races

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

June 28, 2012 at 7:25 PM |

Betsson continues to offer in July 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.