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CR Promotion: The Ballad of Jackie Mayfair

November 17, 2010 at 5:14 PM |

CardRunners instructor John ’JimmyLegs’ Wray entertains us once again with one of his ingenious animations, this time honouring the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event. The poem entitled The Ballad of Jackie Mayfair is by Jake ‘defenestrate’ Sapozhnikov.

Poker Rooms

AK Poker Club – Good to Know

November 17, 2010 at 3:12 PM |

This article provides a detailed description of the Italian EnetPoker network member AK Poker Club and its special regulations as regards its cash out system and a number of other issues. AK became renowned and popular for its relatively weak player pool.

Sportingbet Will Not Merge with Unibet

November 16, 2010 at 6:03 PM |

According to Sunday Times, Sportingbet and Unibet were reportedly working on a merger deal. The news is not surprising, it is a more and more common practice, which derives from the economic problems gambling firms face. However, the negotiations ended as Unibet announced its withdrawal.

Poker Players

Peter Eastgate Selling His WSOP Bracelet

November 16, 2010 at 2:01 PM |

Peter Eastgate, winner of the 2008 WSOP Main Event decided to put his bracelet up for auction at eBay, because it was "just lying around collecting dust," Eastgate said.

Poker Tournaments

Durrrr, Ivey, Juanda and Giang Cash Game Madness in Macau

November 15, 2010 at 5:56 PM |

Tom Dwan, Phil Ivey, Chau Giang and John Juanda seem to have a good time playing against Chinese businessmen at some high stakes cash game tables in Macau. Phil Ivey won a $2 million pot there, according to some rumors.

Poker Rooms

ChiliPoker Enters US Market, FTP Withdraws from Washington

November 15, 2010 at 5:01 PM |

Europe-based online poker provider ChiliGaming has announced to enter the US market in early 2011. Meanwhile, Full Tilt Poker follows PokerStars  in withdrawing from the State of Washington in compliance with a recent State Supreme Court decision.

Poker Books

Hellmuth Releases Poker eBook Series

November 15, 2010 at 1:29 PM |

Phil Hellmuth, not just 11-time WSOP champion but also an accomplished author of poker bestsellers like “Play Poker Like the Pros” and “Read ’Em and Reap” now decided to publish again, but now exploiting the online market by releasing a series of eBooks.

Poker Rooms

Devilfish Poker Sold - Buyer Unknown

November 13, 2010 at 11:14 AM |

British poker bad boy, Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott seems to have some major issues with his poker room, Devilfish Poker. The unofficial announcement at the Devilfish Gaming website says the virtual poker room has been sold to a buyer yet to remain unknown.

Poker Players

UB Signs Maria Ho

November 12, 2010 at 4:27 PM |

Poker pro Maria Ho has just signed a sponsorship contract with UB.com. In a press release, UB praises Ho as a person who “has established an impressive reputation as a successful high stakes cash game player in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, making her one of the few and youngest female players competing with poker’s elite in the biggest games.”

Loyalty Program Reviews

PartyPoker - VIP Club Review

November 12, 2010 at 2:24 PM |

Though PartyPoker does not give rakeback to its players, using their VIP system, it's easy to achieve 30-40% moneyback. Let's see how PartyPoker's loyalty system works.

Poker Rake Races

November Races at Rakerace.com

November 12, 2010 at 1:22 PM |

Among the exclusive races here at Rakerace.com, there are several worth joining even now, 12 days into the month. We have specific data available to present you the most profitable promotions.

Poker Videos

WSOP Final Table - If You Missed The Live Broadcast

November 11, 2010 at 5:45 PM |

If you missed out the live broadcast of the WSOP Main Event final table at ESPN3.com, now you can watch it. Thanks to PokerTube.com, now everybody can watch the most important moments in the form of this 100-minute video.

Poker Rooms

Tony G Backgrounds for Your PartyPoker Client

November 11, 2010 at 3:07 PM |

If you like Tony G, you might be interested in these custom backgrounds for PartyPoker online tables: you can have a classic black, a Lithuanian themed or a modern one.

Poker Videos

Raymond Domenech to Return in Poker?

November 11, 2010 at 1:25 PM |

If you are French, you must be infuriated and hating Raymond Domenech, France's national soccer team coach who made many bad decisions and had his team eliminated during the group stages at the South African World Cup. Well, now he's teamed up with Bwin, offering the haters the chance to beat him up at poker.

Poker Rake Races

Everest Poker Exclusive Freeroll - Win Tickets for the $50,000 Guarantee Tournament

November 11, 2010 at 12:28 PM |

Rakerace.com organizes an exclusive freeroll at Everest Poker, where our registered players can win 2 tickets (worth $109 each) to the $50,000 Guarantee tournament this Sunday.