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Betfred Poker $5,000 Exclusive Cash Race 1 – 31 July

June 27, 2011 at 2:14 PM |

Rakerace.com introduces Betfred Poker! The room that is part of the iPoker Network offers a $5,000 private cash race in July only for Rakerace.com players! Moreover, you are also eligible for the exceptional first deposit bonus and the room’s VIP membership.

Poker Rooms

New iPoker Room at Rakerace.com: Betfred Poker

June 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM |

44 years in the market, over 840 local offices in the United Kingdom and a $5,000 exclusive rake race only for Rakerace.com players; Betfred Poker is the ultimate solution for everyone looking for an iPoker room!

Poker Videos

The PokerStars Big Game Returns with Season 2

June 25, 2011 at 5:11 PM |

In this troubled time of poker history, many poker shows were terminated, or cut altogether after the Black Friday. PokerStars handled the situation rather well, which is exemplified by the debut of the second season of their hit TV show, The Big Game. The first episode will be released on June 27.

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WPT Magazine 20 Hottest Women in Poker List

June 25, 2011 at 2:05 PM |

In their June issue, WPT Magazine has released a list of the women whom they think are the top 20 hottest in the poker world. The winner is Tatjana Pasalic, followed by Melanie Iglesias and Joanna Krupa. The poker community feels the list is incomplete, and sometimes unfair.

Online Poker

Howard Lederer Cannot Make Any Comments

June 24, 2011 at 4:09 PM |

QuadJacks.com reporters met Howard Lederer before a restaurant in Las Vegas yesterday in the evening. Lederer apparently did not expect questions and refused to answer, saying he could not make any comments. He also hinted, when asked further about the date any more information could be revealed, that “When we are ready.” He then drove away in his car.

Poker Players

Tobey 'Spiderman' Maguire Sued for Illegal Poker

June 23, 2011 at 6:18 PM |

Tobey Maguire was sued by hedge fund manager Bradley Ruderman for playing in an illegal poker game. Ruderman wants his $311,200 back, which he lost to Maguire. Ruderman plans to tie other celebrities to his complaint.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #34 and Event #35 - $1,000 NLHE and $5,000 PLO 6-max

June 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM |

Mark Schmid won WSOP Event #34 $1,000 NLHE, taking home $488,283. Event #35 $5,000 PLO 6-max victory went to poker pro Jason Mercier, who got his second PLO WSOP bracelet after the one from 2009.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $3,000 Cash Race 24 June – 24 July

June 22, 2011 at 2:36 PM |

Betfair and Rakerace.com proudly presents a $3,000 cash race running from 24th June to 24th July. 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.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #32 and Event #33 - $1,500 NLHE and $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low

June 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM |

Kirk Caldwell is the fourth Canadian to win a golden bracelet in this year’s WSOP, taking down Event #32 $1,500 NLHE. In Event #33 $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Phil Hellmuth once again got close to his 12th bracelet but eventually lost to Eric Rodawig heads-up.

Online Poker

SuperStar Showdown: Blom Beats Cao for $150,000

June 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM |

Viktor Blom has won a clear victory over Rui Cao in last Sunday’s SuperStar Showdown session, taking his opponent’s entire challenge bankroll of $150,000 in 2,257 hands.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #30 and Event #31 - $1,000 Seniors NLHE Championship and $3,000 PLO

June 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM |

James Hess won the WSOP Championship for players over the age of 50, the $1,000 Seniors NLHE (Event #30). The golden bracelet for winning the $3,000 PLO event (WSOP #31) went for $10,000 PLH Championship 3rd finisher Sam Stein.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP – Weekend Results: Events #25, #26, #27, #28, #29

June 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM |

Five of the events concluded during the weekend were $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low, $2,500 NLHE 6-max, $10,000 Limit Hold'em, $1,500 NLHE and $2,500 10-Game Mix/6-Handed. First prizes went to Chris Viox, Oleksii Kovalchuk, Daniel Idema, Andy Frankenberger and Chris Lee, respectively.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #23 and Event #24 - $2,500 8-Game and $5,000 NLHE Shootout

June 17, 2011 at 7:36 PM |

After playing at several WSOP final tables, John Monnette won the $2,500 8-Game event, defeating Eric Buchman heads-up. Canadian poker pro Mark Radoja took down Event #24 $5,000 NLHE Shootout for $436,568.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #21 and Event #22 – $10,000 Seven Card Stud and $1,500 PLO

June 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM |

French poker pro Bertand ’ElkY’ Grospellier won WSOP $10,000 Seven Card Stud (Event #21), making it to the Triple Crown with a WPT and an EPT title. Victory in $1,500 PLO (Event #22) was Elie Payan’s, another French player who won his first live event championship ever.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Saturday Line-Up: New Events Launch on 25th June

June 16, 2011 at 6:46 PM |

PokerStars has introduced the Saturday Line-Up, a new set of tournaments kicking off on 25th June. The Line-Up includes seven new, weekly events that range from $2.22 to $55 in buy-ins. All tourneys have at least $20,000 guaranteed prize pools.