Latest poker news

Changes in Online Traffic: Players Flee from Merge

September 16, 2011 at 7:29 PM |

Traffic has been growing for the online poker rooms except for Merge, from where players are fleeing as rumour has it that the network is going to be the next target of the United States Department of Justice.

Poker Players

Negreanu: Lederer and Bitar Are Arrogant Idiots

September 16, 2011 at 5:37 PM |

As part of his two months long European trip, Daniel Negreanu is currently in Budapest, Hungary, the home of his new girlfriend, Krisztina Polgár. In an exclusive interview with Rakerace.com, he talks about moving to Canada, the legalisation of online poker in the US and the Full Tilt Poker scandal.

Poker Players

Ziigmund Dominates the High Stakes in September

September 16, 2011 at 4:28 PM |

Ilari ’Ziigmund’ Sahamies has built a profit of about $1 million in the first two weeks of September. The biggest loser currently is Viktor ’Islidur1’ Blom.

Poker Interviews

Barry Greenstein Video Interview

September 15, 2011 at 4:33 PM |

Barry Greenstein speaks to PokerTube about the WCOOP, the upcoming tournaments in Europe, the Badugi and more.

Poker Legislation

Senator Harry Reid Says Online Poker Would Create Jobs

September 15, 2011 at 2:22 PM |

During his first Twitter Town Hall, Nevada Senator Harry Reid was asked yesterday, on 14th September by many about the possibility of a regulated online poker creating jobs.

Poker Rooms

Full Tilt Poker Statement: Saving €12 Million

September 15, 2011 at 12:48 PM |

In its latest statement of 14th September, Full Tilt Poker announces the cost cutting measures the company plans to take. In addition to the savings that may affect 250 positions, FTP also hints at negotiations with a number of possible investors.

Poker Players

David Saab Sentenced to 14 Years In Jail For Cocaine Smuggling

September 14, 2011 at 2:01 PM |

As we reported, Australian poker pro David Saab was arrested this January when, with his two companions, he attempted to smuggle 14,6kg of Cocaine to Melbourne, Australia. Saab was sentenced to 14 years in jail for his crime.

Poker Players

Latest Scam Scandal Involves WSOP Champion?

September 13, 2011 at 8:20 PM |

According to ’feruell’, a fixed limit high stakes regular, and his fellow players, 888 Poker Pro and WSOP winner Darren ’Dooshcom’ Woods may be involved in a collusion scam at 888 push or fold tables.

Poker Rake Races

PartyPoker Exclusive $2,000 + $800 Loyalty Freerolls for New Players

September 12, 2011 at 3:30 PM |

It is really worth playing at PartyPoker this September, as RakeRace.com will once again launch an exclusive promotion at Party, starting from September 1.

Loyalty Program Reviews

PartyPoker New VIP System - April 2013

September 12, 2011 at 2:37 PM |

PartyPoker has recently changed its VIP system in April 2013, discontinuing the Palladium Elite levels, providing up to 30% rakeback. We give you an outline of this new VIP system below.

Poker Players

Nanonoko Returns to Poker in Canada

September 9, 2011 at 7:25 PM |

PokerStars pro Randy ‘nanonoko’ Lew has not played online since Black Friday but now resumes grinding: he is in Canada and he returned with a 6-max SNG video.

Poker Tournaments

Poker Action in Europe – Autumn

September 9, 2011 at 6:40 PM |

Rakerace.com has compiled a list of the poker action in Europe this Fall. Find out what do the buy-ins for the tournaments, travelling and accommodation cost!

Poker Rake Races

Boss September Races Analysis

September 9, 2011 at 2:34 PM |

There are Boss network races at Rakerace.com for prizes of a total worth of €8,500 in September. Now, let us take a look on how much rake is expected to be necessary based on the past months’ data and how much cashback can be grabbed.

Online Poker

Ziigmund Wins Biggest Pot in the History of PS - $421K

September 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM |

The Finnish daredevil Ilari 'Ziigmund' Sahamies took down the biggest pot in the history of PokerStars: the young pro won $421,836 with his nut flush at the online high stakes tables. Ziggy is on a rollercoaster ride recently, he was down more than $800k this year, but it seems his dowswing ended.

Poker Rake Races

Join the Plus EV Betsson Race Now!

September 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM |

Betsson has been among the best and most reliable partners of Rakerace.com for years and they now offer even more than usual: instead of $5,000, $7,500 is up for grabs in the September cash race. What is more, it seems easier to get a top position than ever.