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Bwin + PartyGaming Merger Almost Complete

March 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM |

One of the biggest mergers in online gaming history is about to take place very soon. The financial phase is almost completed, individual Bwin shares will cease trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange on March 25, completing the phase on March 31.

Poker Tournaments

World Team Poker Championship 2011 Starting in May

March 15, 2011 at 1:09 PM |

This year's World Team Poker Championship has just been announced: 21 teams are scheduled to play at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa from May 24 to 26. The event will be taped for TV and is about to feature the world'd best players gathered in teams according their nationality.

Online Poker

Prahlad Friedman Calls Justin Bonomo and Isaac Haxton Cheaters

March 14, 2011 at 11:06 AM |

Prahlad Friedman, Team UB Pro has made public accusations about Justin Bonomo and Isaac Haxton. According to Friedman, the two poker players are sharing poker accounts, which, of course, is forbidden in  online poker. 

Lost & Found

How Can I Defeat Tilt?

March 13, 2011 at 2:17 PM |

Every poker player in the world knows our little friend Tilt. Those who don’t should consider themselves very very lucky, but don’t forget: one way or another, it is going to get to you. And when it does, you need to be prepared.

Lost & Found

Play of a Hand - AQ in a 3bet Pot

March 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM |

These poker hand reviews are real-life examples on how different strategies work in poker, and help players to improve decision-making skills. This time we analyse how to play AQ in a 3bet pot.

Poker Tournaments

The Big Event - Ramdin Wins, Hachem Second

March 11, 2011 at 9:15 AM |

The poker tournament called the 'Big Event' held at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles came to its end; Victor Ramdin won the first prize, $500,000, Joe Hachem earned $300,000 for the second place.

Poker Humor

The Funniest Moments of Poker (Part 9): Spanish Freeroll Madness

March 11, 2011 at 6:02 AM |

We saw many insanely funny videos, sick hands and weird players, but this, we cannot get in terms with. This is something out of this world. Something unreal. Something that is only possible in Spain maybe? Enjoy, and if you have any idea what the hell the two guys must have been thinking on the river, tell us.

Poker Interviews

Randy 'Nanonoko' Lew Documentary - The Hardest Working Player in Online Poker

March 10, 2011 at 10:50 AM |

In this very interesting documentary with Randy 'nanonoko' Lew, one of the best online players today, he talks about  about how he started playing poker, how his video gaming helped him one of the top pros, and about his work ethic. It's quite an interesting piece, highly recommended.

Poker Rooms

PointPoker March Race Analysis

March 10, 2011 at 10:48 AM |

PointPoker is a completely new room here at Rakerace.com and, as such, it offers exceptionally favourable moneyback promotions. In addition to the exclusive €2,000 race, you might want to play the room’s €19,000 own race as well.

Online Poker

Daniel Negreanu is Next in SuperStar Showdown

March 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM |

The rumors have been going for quite some time about Daniel Negreanu being the next to take on Isildur1, but now PokerStars revealed that the 2 top pros will battle each other 2 times, on March 20 and March 27 as well.

Online Poker

Sunday Million Prize Money Withheld?

March 9, 2011 at 12:36 PM |

Dutch poker player ‘zeurrr’ may lose his Sunday Million winnings of $518,402, as it turns out he is underage. PokerStars says he is thus ineligible for the prize money.

Poker Videos

High Stakes Poker Season 7 Episode 2

March 9, 2011 at 9:38 AM |

The second part of the 7th season is now viewable online; you might as well watch it here at Rakerace.com. Although many complain about the new host Norm MacDonald, no one can say a word about the action; in addition to a $108,000 and a $219,000 pot, the 43 minutes show culminates in an insane battle for more than $590,000 between… but that you will have to see for yourself.

Poker Tournaments

Erik Seidel Wins NBC National Heads-Up Challenge - Tops All-Time Money List

March 8, 2011 at 9:52 AM |

The NBC National Heads-Up Challenge has ended with the victory of Erik Seidel, who defeated Chris Moneymaker, overtaking Daniel Negreanu on the all-time tournament money list with $14,697,297.

Online Poker

Luke ‘Bdbeatslayer’ Vrabel Wins 5th Anniversary Sunday Million

March 7, 2011 at 12:28 PM |

March 6, 2011 saw the record breaking 5th anniversary PokerStars Sunday Million with the greatest number of entrants (59,128 players) ever in its history. Due to the $215 buy-in, a prize pool of $11,825,600 was amassed, more than twice as much as the $5 million originally guaranteed.

Lost & Found

How to Maximize Your Winnings with AK in a 6 Max NLHE Cash Game

March 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM |

AK is one of the best starting hands in 6-max No Limit Holdem Cash Game. It is a real profit-generating weapon if used correctly. In this article, we are going to share with you our insights and experiences on how to play this hand, depending on position, stack size  and your opponents.