Latest poker news

Ronny Kaiser Takes Down EPT Tallinn

August 9, 2011 at 8:43 PM |

The Swiss Ronny Kaiser managed to win the European Poker Tour (EPT) Tallinn, earning €275,000 alongside his EPT trophy. He liked the event so much that he is sure to travel to Barcelona for the next EPT.

Poker Players

Jose Macedo Busted for Scamming His Students

August 8, 2011 at 5:51 PM |

The 18 years old Jose Macedo, the Portuguese Poker Prodigy as he is much better known, confessed that he cheated his coached students during a teamviewer session. He won over $30,000 from them, which he promised to pay back, plus he would give a $30,000 compensation per player. Lock Poker has cut his sponsorship, and he is also out of PokerStrategy's coach team.

Poker Players

Huck Seed Wins over $670,000 Playing Video Poker

August 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM |

Four times WSOP champion Huck Seed attacked one of the video poker machines at the Aria. He hit a royal flush for $670,655.

Poker Rake Races

Point Poker €1,000 Exclusive August Rake Race

August 5, 2011 at 5:31 PM |

Point Poker of the Entraction Network continues to offer Rakerace.com players a €1,000 exclusive rake race in August, in addition to some marvellous central promotions and a chance to win an EMOP ticket as well.  Beside these, a €1,000 sign-up bonus and rakeback are also available at Point Poker..

Poker Tournaments

EPT 8 Tallinn: Days 1A and 1B Over

August 4, 2011 at 7:23 PM |

On 2nd August Season 8 of the PokerStars European Poker Tour kicked off in Tallinn, Estonia. Main Event Days 1A and 1B are now over, and here is a report on the players, survivors and chipcounts.

Betfair Ends Sponsorship with FC Barcelona and Signs Brand Ambassadors

August 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM |

Online betting exchange Betfair, in a wave of thorough revision of their sport sponsorship activities, has ended its sponsorship contract with UEFA Champions League 2010/11 winner FC Barcelona and signed four sport stars for brand ambassadors. Marketing magazine reports.

Poker Interviews

The Quadjacks Grand Interview Summarized

August 3, 2011 at 10:20 PM |

The 9-hour-long Friday Night Podcast of Quadjacks saw Daniel Negreanu, Matt Savage, Mike Matusow and, for a short time, Tony G talk about the current issues in poker.

Poker Videos

The Big Game Season 2 Week 5

August 3, 2011 at 4:27 PM |

Cari Bershell considers herself a real aggressor at the poker table and it is time to put that statement to the test against the likes of Jason Mercier, Jonathan Duhamel and Eugene Katchalov in the 5th week of the PokerStars Big Game Season 2.

Poker Rake Races

Tiltao Exclusive €1,500 Rake Race in August

August 3, 2011 at 2:25 PM |

Tiltao and Rakerace.com continue to organize a €1,500 exclusive rake race in August as well for players who register to Tiltao via Rakerace.com. The €500 first deposit bonus is also available to our players.

Poker Rake Races

10-20% Extra Cashback – Unibet Gold Rush Promotion in August

August 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM |

Unibet Poker has launched its Gold Rush central promotion on 1st August in which you need to reach smaller daily goals in order to get your cash or ticket prize. This promotion grants you up to 10-20% extra cashback in addition to the 30% rakeback.

Poker Rake Races

Betsson Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race (1 - 31 August)

August 2, 2011 at 1:50 PM |

In August, the Betsson $5,000 cash race continues! Betsson Poker and Rakerace.com continue to cooperate and organize the $5,000 exclusive cash race! In addition, a first deposit bonus and an extraordinary loyalty program are also available for the fans of the Ongame network.

Online Poker

Phil Ivey vs. Full Tilt Poker - What Is the Truth?

August 1, 2011 at 1:36 PM |

New data has surfaced indicating that Phil Ivey borrowed money from Full Tilt poker on many occasions and it seems like he has not paid it back yet.

Poker Rake Races

PokerStars Exclusive Loyalty Freeroll – 9 WCOOP Main Event Tickets Guaranteed!

July 29, 2011 at 7:05 PM |

Rakerace.com proudly presents yet another exclusive loyalty freeroll at PokerStars! The world’s biggest online poker room guarantees no less than 9 WCOOP Main Event tickets, worth $215 each.

Poker Rake Races

Purple Lounge $2,000 Exclusive Rake Race 1-31 August

July 29, 2011 at 2:38 PM |

New Purple Lounge private race at Rakerace.com in August! As part of the Microgaming network, Purple Lounge is holding a rake race with $2,000 up for grabs. Only registered Rakerace.com members can take part in the promotion. Moreover, all players are eligible for the 30% loyalty and the first deposit bonus.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $3,000 Cash Race in August

July 28, 2011 at 1:45 PM |

Betfair and Rakerace.com continue their $3,000 cash race this August as well. Only players registering to Betfair via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. In addition to the $1,400 Betfair Live package first prize and the other winnings worth a total of $3,000, Betfair also offers a first deposit bonus and its own central races.