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Paradise Poker Exclusive €2,000 Rake Race in October

September 29, 2011 at 4:35 PM |

In October, you can participate in a great new €2,000 exclusive Rakerace.com rake race at our partner, Paradise Poker. The race is available only for those registering to Paradise Poker via our link. The first prize is €700! In addition to the rake race, players are also eligible for the first deposit bonus and the room’s default 20-30% rakeback.

Poker Players

Phil Hellmuth Plays Better on Drugs

September 28, 2011 at 2:10 PM |

Phil Hellmuth is back. He really is. The 'Poker Brat' had a very tough WSOP this year; he managed to finish second three times. Now he has returned, and with his drugs, he's making some very good moves. Just watch.

Poker Rooms

The Silence of the AGCC – The French May Back Out if Licence Is Revoked

September 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM |

The mysterious group of French investors is currently in negotiations with the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) as they wish to prevent revoking the licence of Full Tilt Poker (FTP). If they do not succeed, they may back out of the deal.

Online Poker

WCOOP 2011: ’Kallllle’ Is the New Online Champion

September 27, 2011 at 7:54 PM |

Dane Thomas ’Kallllle’ Pedersen won the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) 2011 Main Event, taking home $1.2 million.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Exclusive €5,000 Rake Race in October

September 26, 2011 at 5:35 PM |

Rakerace.com and InterPoker continue to offer their exclusive rake race with a prize pool of €5,000 in October! If you are interested in 70% moneyback, this is the time to play at InterPoker. The rake race is available to those who registered to InterPoker via our site's link. The promotion runs between 1-31 October. Besides the race, you are also eligible for the €1,000 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback, but you can participate in a €20,000 central race and VIP freerolls as well.

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Reactions to DoJ Charges against FTP

September 23, 2011 at 5:52 PM |

Full Tilt Poker lawyers deny the company working as a Ponzi-scheme, while Rafe Furst issues an open letter on the accusations. Meanwhile, the AGCC hearing is over but apparently without a decision, announcement is expected on Monday, 26th September.

Poker Players

Worst Player of All Time?

September 23, 2011 at 4:30 PM |

The russian player going by the name 'KP0T0B' has awfully bad stats, he managed to run -336BB/100 in 146,000 hands, on NL2. The brutally bad player might just be the worst player we have ever seen.

Poker Players

Tom Dwan Phone Interview

September 23, 2011 at 3:53 PM |

As we reported, poker pro Tom ’durrrr’ Dwan set out to give interviews on whatever he knows about the Full Tilt Poker case. Among the several, the latest and most extensive audio material was published by Subject: Poker and you can listen to it here.

Poker Players

Tom Dwan: “I'll Pay Back Everything I Was Paid”

September 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM |

Former Full Tilt Poker Pro Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan has undertaken a series of written and oral interviews recently, saying now the only things he cannot speak about are those the US Department of Justice has already said. On 2p2, he claims he would pay everything back he was paid by FTP.

Poker Rake Races

Over 70% Expected Rakeback at InterPoker in September

September 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM |

It is not too late to join the InterPoker €5,000 rake race! Register now and clear this offer to boost your bankroll as at least 70% total rakeback is expected in September with the Rakerace.com exclusive race and the 30% normal rakeback.

Poker Rooms

FTP Misery to End with French Investors?

September 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM |

According to Subject: Poker, a group of French investors consider buying Full Tilt Poker. If the business is concluded, all funds are guaranteed to be returned to players worldwide.

Poker Rake Races

Point Poker Exclusive €1,000 Rake Race - September

September 21, 2011 at 7:06 PM |

Listen up, people! Point Poker, our partner belonging to the Entraction Network offers Rakerace.com players an €1,000 exclusive rake race.  Besides these, a €1,000 sign-up bonus and rakeback are also available at Point Poker.

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BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt Poker' Leaders Stole Player Funds

September 21, 2011 at 1:39 PM |

The United States Department of Justice amended its civil complaint, accusing Full Tilt Poker's leadership (mainly Howard Lederer, Ray Bitar, Chris Ferguson and Rafe Furst) with the theft of approximately $443 million besides money laundering and bank fraud charges. The AGCC hearing continues today, but prospects don't look too good for Full Tilt Poker.

Poker Rooms

Full Tilt Poker vs AGCC - Trial Goes on Today

September 20, 2011 at 1:29 PM |

Although no official statement has been published, inside sources say no progress has been yet achieved by Full Tilt Poker at the hearing of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) on the 19th September.