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WSOP Main Event: Lenaghan Is in the Chiplead

July 18, 2011 at 2:39 PM |

The 2011 WSOP Main Event enters Day 7 on Monday, 18th July with 57 players remaining in the contest for the ultimate poker title, the WSOP Main Event Champion’s. Yesterday, Event Day 6 brought about a major set of eliminations.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Live Coverage Stream Every Day on Rakerace.com

July 15, 2011 at 3:39 PM |

As we informed you on Facebook, the WSOP Main Event "almost live" coverage started yesterday. You can watch the 2 TV tables at ESPN2.com and ESPN3.com, or without any need for registration, right here at Rakerace.com. The broadcast starts everyday at 7 p.m. ET.

Poker Legislation

PPA Guide on How to Recover Lost Money

July 14, 2011 at 7:30 PM |

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has recently issued a legal guide on how exactly Full Tilt Poker, UB and Absolute Poker players can try to legally retrieve their money.

Poker Rooms

Full Tilt Poker Shutdown - PartyPoker up by 35%, Cake by 40%

July 13, 2011 at 3:26 PM |

Full Tilt Poker was entirely shut down on June 29th, when the AGCC (Alderney Gambling Control Commission) suspended its operating license. Players had to find a new place to play, this is shown by the latest traffic reports: PartyPoker's traffic increased by 35%, Cake Poker's by 40%.

Poker Players

Phil Hellmuth Forgets 2011 WSOP Main Event

July 12, 2011 at 4:51 PM |

The unluckiest man at this year's WSOP, the 11-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth almost overslept his second day at the Main Event. He didn't realize that he was scheduled to play for the day. However, a friend is always on guard.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2011 - Winning a Pot with Someone Else's Chips

July 12, 2011 at 2:46 PM |

Darrell Roberts won a nice pot under quite funny circumstances at the World Series of Poker Main Event. Roberts sat down at his table after returning from the bathroom. What he did not notice, however, was that his table (table 308) had actually been moved to the ESPN main stage section during Roberts' break.

Poker Tournaments

Record Turnout at WSOP 2011 - Largest World Series Ever

July 11, 2011 at 7:13 PM |

Despite the early predictions, this year's World Series of Poker turned out to be the largest in history. The 42nd annual WSOP, with a record-breaking 75,672 entries and 58 events created the largest prize pool in the history of the Series: $191,999,010. 6865 players registered for the Main Event, which is currently underway.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #56 and Event #57 - $1,500 NLHE and $5,000 Omaha H/L

July 11, 2011 at 4:31 PM |

The Swedish programmer Hasan Alexander Anter took down the WSOP Event #56 ( in style: he defeated his opponent with a royal flush. The Event #57 bracelet ($5,000 Omaha H/L) went to Nick Banger.

Poker Videos

The Big Game Season 2 Week 2

July 9, 2011 at 7:14 PM |

The second week of PokerStars' hit cash game show, The Big Game has arrived to PokerStars.tv. As usual, 5 episodes were posted, we collected them for you, so you can follow the action easily. This week was great entertainment ever, we highly recommend you watch them. Enjoy!

Poker Rooms

Full Tilt Sale Might Be Sealed Next Week

July 8, 2011 at 8:11 PM |

According to recent information, the European investors who are planning to buy into Full Tilt Poker are almost ready to sign the deal, which could be "on the table by the end of next week."

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Extra Rake Chase for New Players in July

July 8, 2011 at 4:48 PM |

If you haven't yet decided in which room you should play in July, this is your chance. InterPoker awaits new players with an extra rake chase on top of the regular rakeback and the exclusive promotions. With the rake chase, you can now achieve a 10% additional rakeback. What are you waiting for?

Poker Players

Phil Hellmuth Running for WSOP Player of the Year Title

July 8, 2011 at 3:18 PM |

As we reported yesterday, Phil Hellmuth finished second after Brian Rast at the $50,000 Poker Players Championship. This has been his 3rd WSOP heads-up this year, where he lost. However, he still has the chance to become the best player of the WSOP.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Main Event Launches Today

July 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM |

World Series of Poker 2011 Event #58 $10,000 NLHE Championship, commonly known as the Main Event, kicks off today at 12:00 p.m. PST. Probably the most notable poker event of the year, in 2010 it featured 7,319 entrees and Jonathan Duhamel, the champion could take home $8,944,310.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #54 and Event #55 - $1,000 NLHE and $50,000 Poker Players Championship

July 7, 2011 at 4:05 PM |

Max Lykov had the lead throughout the final table of WSOP Event #54 $1,000 NLHE, eventually defeating Dror Michaelo heads-up. In the famous $50,000 Poker Players Championship (WSOP Event #55), Phil Hellmuth lost his third HU battle in WSOP 2011, this time against Brian Rast.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #52 and Event #53 - $2,500 Mixed Hold'em and WSOP $1,000 Ladies NLHE

July 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM |

The 52nd and 53rd Events ended, Matt Matros won the $2,500 Mixed Hold'em Event for $303,501 and Marsha Wolak the $1,000 Ladies NLHE Event for $192,344. As last year, many males entered the ladies event, which caused major upheaval amongst other players.