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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.

Poker Players

HSP Player Caught Importing Watches Illegally

May 6, 2011 at 1:14 PM |

Erik 'Rolex' Boneta, one of the amateur players from the last episode of High Stakes Poker has been caught trying to illegally import 'gray market' Rolex watches from Hong Kong. His company agreed to forfeit over $2,250,000.

Poker Players

Tatjana Pasalic, Poker Hottie

May 6, 2011 at 11:45 AM |

She loves playing and popularizing poker, hosts a show, has her video blog, covers events and on the top of that all, she is incredibly hot: Tatjana Pasalic (27) has already had a fairy-tale career so far in the world of poker and she is not about to stop just now.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Grand Final High Roller - Blom Takes the Lead

May 6, 2011 at 11:10 AM |

EPT San Remo came to an end just now, but EPT Grand Final in Madrid is already underway. Viktor Blom leads the remaining 36 players at the EPT Grand Final High Roller Event. The main prize will be €525,000.

Poker Rooms

Absolute Poker / UB Poker Statement - Not Going Bankrupt

May 6, 2011 at 7:43 AM |

According to Absolute Poker/UB's official statement, Blanca Gaming hasn't filed for bankruptcy and that the rooms will continue business outside of the US. They also raised the weekly limit for cashouts.

Poker Rooms

UB and Absolute Poker Shareholders to Declare Bankruptcy

May 5, 2011 at 5:55 PM |

It seems like the 2 rooms of the Cereus Network, UB Poker and Absolute Poker have become the victims of Black Friday; the shareholders of the Cereus rooms have sent out an email to their shareholders that they will likely be filing for bankruptcy due to the Black Friday's events.

Poker Rake Races

Exclusive $13,000 Betfair Race - 2 WSOP Packages Guaranteed

May 5, 2011 at 3:29 PM |

Have you ever wanted to visit Las Vegas and play at the WSOP? Now you can play to win 2 packages to the 2011 World Series of Poker, 1 Betfair tournament ticket or some money with Rakerace.com's newest partner, Betfair.

Poker Tournaments

ESPN Offers Same-Day Coverage of WSOP 2011

May 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM |

ESPN is about to provide unprecedented coverage of this year's World Series of Poker; between July 14-19 they will air almost live (30 minutes delayed) coverage, with hole cards and commentary.

Poker Videos

High Stakes Poker Episode 10

May 5, 2011 at 7:47 AM |

GSN has relased the latest episode of its hit TV show, High Stakes Poker. In the 10th episode, a new set of players, including the legendary Johnny Chan and Doyle Brunson. Phil Galfond, Antonio Esfandiari and Phil Laak and some amateur players make the game worthwile to watch.

Poker Tournaments

EPT San Remo - Elder wins, Lykov 4th

May 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM |

Rupert Elder took down his first ever live tournament trophy at the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) San Remo, winning €930,000. The biggest name, Max Lykov finished 4th.

Poker Rake Races

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

May 3, 2011 at 11:28 AM |

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.