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FTP Still Doesn't Pay, But Not Bankrupt

May 31, 2011 at 9:42 AM |

Full Tilt Poker released yet another statement concerning their current state, to clarify some misconceptions about the company and its situation. Unfortunately, not much new has been revealed, there is no specific timeframe for payouts.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Sunday Events Rescheduled

May 31, 2011 at 5:55 AM |

From 5th June, 2011 on, PokerStars adjusts the schedule of its Sunday events to European players: these will start two hours earlier than usual.

Poker Rake Races

PokerStars Exclusive Loyalty Freeroll in June - $2,000 Daily Big Tickets Up For Grabs

May 30, 2011 at 1:30 PM |

Rakerace.com will organize another great $2,000 Exclusive Loyalty Freeroll for PokerStars players. The leading online poker room guarantees "Big Tickets" worth $2,000, which can be used for buying into PokerStars Daily Big tournaments.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Spanish Championship: Berglund Becomes Youngest Champion Ever

May 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM |

18-year-old Swede player Lukas Berglund won the World Poker Tour (WPT) Barcelona Main Event. Defeating his seven opponents at the final table, he became the youngest champion of the tournament ever.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Exclusive €5,000 Rake Race in June!

May 30, 2011 at 12:32 PM |

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 June 1-30. Besides the race, you are also eligible for the €1,000 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Players

Dwan Not Available - Macedo Wants to Play with Blom Instead

May 30, 2011 at 10:26 AM |

Since the Black Friday of poker makes the durrrr challenge 3 impossible, Jose 'Girah' Macedo would challenge Isildur1 to a heads-up game, possibly as the next installment of the SuperStar Showdown.

Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg Get Married

May 30, 2011 at 8:03 AM |

Let's start this week with some less-than-serious news: poker pros Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg got married in Santa Barbara yesterday. Many poker professionals attended the event.

Thomas Kremser Leaves EPT

May 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM |

Thomas Kremser, Tournament Director for EPT has terminated his relationship with the European Poker Tour after 7 years of partnership. He stated he wants to explore new adventures in the poker industry.

Poker Rooms

Ongame Network Switches to 6-Handed and 9-Handed Tables

May 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM |

The Ongame Network has decided to catch up with the industry standards; from this June, they are exchanging their short-handed tables to 6-handed ones and their full ring tables to 9-handed.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Heads-Up Rematches - Seidel vs. Johnny Chan as 3rd Match

May 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM |

The vote on the WSOP Heads-Up Rematches has closed, not surprisingly, voters chose the Johnny Chan vs Erik Seidel 1992 WSOP final match to be recreated during this year's championship. The event will air on ESPN on July 26.

Poker Players

Isildur1 Loses to Ziigmund but Still Rocks in May

May 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM |

Since PokerStars.com and Full Tilt Poker.com were shut down, there is not much word around regarding most of the poker pros; even the Europeans seem to have been keeping a low profile lately. So let us now see what is going on with our favourite grinder from Middle Earth!

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

May 26, 2011 at 2:39 PM |

Be in the Top 7 players in June and win! In cooperation with PokerHeaven.com, Rakerace.com organises the exclusive €1,500 rake race between June 1-30 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

Chocolate Poker $15,000 Rake Race this June

May 26, 2011 at 2:19 PM |

Chocolate Poker and Rakerace.com continue to offer the regular $15,000 exclusive rake race to those who registered to Chocolate Poker with the AKADEMIA bonus code. The race will be held between June 1-30. The $600 first deposit bonus is also available to new players.

Quicktender/Usemywallet Services Shut Down

May 26, 2011 at 6:30 AM |

QuickTender/UseMyWallet, a rather popular virtual e-wallet provider amongst poker players has discontinued their services. This might very well be a further action of the Department of Justice, striking down on money laundery and enforcing the UIGEA.

Poker Players

Cole South Moves North

May 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM |

Cole South, former CardRunners coach and Full Tilt Poker pro is one of those U.S. pros, who were affected by the ban on online poker after the Black Friday. He seems to have solved the problem though; according to recent news, he moved from Washington DC to Canada.