Latest poker news

Full Tilt Poker Comments, Looks for New License

June 30, 2011 at 6:30 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has contacted AGCC and their negotiations are underway, but they also contacted the Kahnawake Gaming Commission about the acquisition of a new license. Meanwhile, Full Tilt commented on their license suspension as well.

Poker Rake Races

Purple Lounge $2,000 Exclusive Rake Race (1-31 July)

June 30, 2011 at 3:49 PM |

Our team at Rakerace.com is happy to be the partner of a brand new poker room to play and receive rakeback at: Purple Lounge. As a 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.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Reaction to Full Tilt Poker Suspension - PS Funds Are Safe

June 30, 2011 at 2:39 PM |

In a press release, PokerStars ensured their players that they are completely unaffected by the recent developments concerning Full Tilt Poker's operating licence. PokerStars claims all their player's money is "completely safe".

Poker Tournaments

EPT Season 8 Satellites Running

June 29, 2011 at 9:15 PM |

The PokerStars European Poker Tour Season 8 is close, launching on 2nd August, 2011 in Tallinn, Estonia. Satellites for the 6 days long event are already running for from as little as €5.55 at PokerStars: look for the EPT tab under “Events.”

Poker Tournaments

WSOP – Summary: Events #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45

June 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM |

Due to some recent developments here at Rakerace.com (especially the addition of two new rooms, Tiltao and Betfred), as well as in the poker industry (the suspension of the operating license of Full Tilt Poker), we had little time updating the WSOP results. To make up for it, here is our summary of the latest events.

Moneybookers Stops Business With Full Tilt Poker

June 29, 2011 at 7:59 PM |

Moneybookers has officially announced what was rumored in the last few hours: they stopped business with Full Tilt Poker altogether. Recently the company sent out an email to its registered users, informing them about the situation:

Poker Rooms

AK Poker Club - Now Without Cashout Limitations

June 29, 2011 at 6:53 PM |

Ak Poker Club was very popular amongst players so far, because they offered a weak pool filled with Italian players. However, it kept high rollers away, because there were several cashout limitations and rake/cashout terms. Well, not anymore.

Poker Rooms

BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt Poker's Operating License Suspended - UPDATED

June 29, 2011 at 3:57 PM |

The news just came in: The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has suspended the operating licence of Full Tilt Poker with immediate effect, as Full Tilt Poker broke U.S. laws, and their operation was illegal.

Poker Rake Races

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

June 29, 2011 at 1:28 PM |

In July, 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.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Exclusive €5,000 Rake Race in July!

June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM |

The best value race of the month is here, Rakerace.com and InterPoker continue to offer their exclusive rake race with a prize pool of €5,000! The rake race is available to those who registered to InterPoker via our site's link. The promotion runs between July 1-31. Besides the race, you are also eligible for the €1,000 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Videos

The Big Game Season 2 Week 1

June 28, 2011 at 4:35 PM |

As we promised, here is the first week of the second (and probably last) season of PokerStars' hit cash game show. The action is back, and however it's not too professional a programme, it is entertaining as ever.

Poker Rake Races

PokerHeaven Exclusive €1,500 Top 7 Rake Race in July

June 27, 2011 at 7:12 PM |

Be in the Top 7 players in July and win! In cooperation with PokerHeaven.com, Rakerace.com organises the exclusive €1,500 rake race between July 1-31 in which only those registering via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. Only the top 7 players will be rewarded! In addition to the rake race offer, PokerHeaven.com provides a €1,000 deposit bonus and 30% rakeback.

Poker Rake Races

Tiltao Exclusive €1,500 Rake Race

June 27, 2011 at 5:46 PM |

To welcome the partnership of Tiltao and Rakerace.com, we organize a €1,500 exclusive rake race for players who register to Tiltao via Rakerace.com. The €500 first deposit bonus is also available to our players.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP – Weekend Results: Events #36, #37, #38, #39

June 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM |

Four events were concluded during the past weekend at the WSOP in Las Vegas: the $2,500 NLHE (won by Mikhail Lakhitov), the $10,000 HORSE (Fabrice Soulier), the $1,500 NLHE (Arkadiy Tsinis) and the $2,500 Pot Limit Hold’em/Omaha (Mitch Schock).

Poker Rooms

New 4in1 Poker Room on Rakerace.com: Tiltao

June 27, 2011 at 4:36 PM |

Rakerace.com welcomes its newest partner, Tiltao! Tiltao is a special poker room, where our players can play in 4 individual poker networks. As addition, we provide an exclusive rake race for our registered users.