Latest poker news

Mercier Takes Down EPT Champion of Champions Trophy

May 16, 2011 at 9:09 AM |

As a conclusion to this year's European Poker Tour series, Jason Mercier won the tournament that brought together all EPT winners of the last 7 years. Mercier defeated PCA winner Galen Hall for €50,000 worth of EPT Season 8 buy-ins.

Poker Rake Races

No Comment: Entraction Rake Races Current Standings

May 13, 2011 at 2:02 PM |

Today we show you something special: without further explanation and comments, we present you the current standings of the PointPoker and NoiQ May rake race promotions, accurate as of May 11. Do not forget that, in addition to the promotions, all players are eligible for the 30% rakeback as well.

Poker Tournaments

Freitez Wins EPT 7 Grand Final

May 13, 2011 at 1:02 PM |

The final table of the European Poker Tour Season 7 Grand Final took place yesterday, on May 12. Eventually, Venezuelan Ivan Freitez managed to acquire the Shamballa bracelet, defeating his last four opponents in a less than two hours long session, broadcast live with some delay.

Poker Rooms

Cereus Signs Deal with DoJ but Still Does Not Pay

May 12, 2011 at 1:31 PM |

Cereus Network’s Absolute Poker and UB.com have cut a deal with the United States Department of Justice. A couple of legal issues, however, remain to be settled before refunds can be made for their US players.

Poker Legislation

Bill Rini on the PPA

May 12, 2011 at 11:42 AM |

Bill Rini, a recognized expert in the poker industry wrote a blog post yesterday about the shortcomings of the Poker Players Alliance. He criticizes the alliance for their way of arguing for the legalization of online poker.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Grand Final Final Table Live Feed

May 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM |

The Final Table of the EPT Grand Final is soon underway. In a few minutes, 8 players will sit down and battle each other until only 1 remains. You can watch the live feed right here, on Rakerace.com.

CardRunners Hacked, Passwords Possibly Compromised

May 11, 2011 at 10:01 AM |

Last Night, the online coaching site CardRunners sustained an illegal intrusion into the database. However, according to the site, no financial or customer credit card data have been, but the email addresses and the passwords might have been compromised.

Poker Rooms

PokerView: Real Money Webcam Poker

May 11, 2011 at 9:55 AM |

A couple of months ago we wrote on the topic of webcam poker – whether it is a good idea or not. Forum members’ opinions varied widely but one thing is for sure: it is here and takes online poker into a new direction. Part Time Poker reports on PokerView.

Poker Videos

High Stakes Poker Episode 11

May 11, 2011 at 8:13 AM |

The 11th episode of Season 7 of High Stakes Poker is out, featuring the same lineup, the well-know pros like Johnny Chan, Doyle Brunson, Phil Laak and Antonio Esfandiari, and businessmen like the bluffmaster Bill Klein and the Rolex smuggler Erik Boneta.

Poker Tournaments

Schedule for 2011 WSOPE Released

May 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM |

The European version of the World Series of Poker starts this fall, on October 7. The schedule for it has already been released so players can plan in advance.

Poker Rooms

UB/AP Gets Rid of its Pro Team

May 10, 2011 at 9:39 AM |

As it was somewhat expected, as a next step in UB's downfall, the parent company of UB and Absolute Poker, has released a statement in which they announced that the entire roster of pros were let go by the company.

Poker Humor

Another Quick Message from The Micros

May 9, 2011 at 1:44 PM |

Maximilian Röfls has this to say about Tatjana Pasalic signing to Bodog, and he says it with style. What style exactly, however, is an entirely different question… :) Enjoy until Episode 6 drops in!

Poker Rooms

Blanca Games Comments on Costa Rican Actions

May 9, 2011 at 1:29 PM |

As marketwire.com reports, Blanca Games, parent company of Absolute Poker and UB, has released a statement regarding the recent action from the part of the Costa Rican authorities on the office of the former customer service centre company of the two sites.

Poker Tournaments

ElkY Wins EPT Grand Final High Roller

May 9, 2011 at 11:31 AM |

Bertrand ’ElkY’ Grospellier earned €525,000, winning the PokerStars European Poker Tour Grand Final High Roller event. The French pro defeated Benny Spindler heads-up.

Poker Players

Jose ’Girah’ Macedo Disqualified for MA

May 6, 2011 at 1:52 PM |

Jose ’Girah’ Macedo, aka the “Portuguese Poker Prodigy,” won the Bluff Pro Challenge in April at his home site Lock Poker, co-sponsored by Bluff Magazine. On accusations of multi-accounting, however, he has just been disqualified from the challenge retrospectively.