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Moneybookers - Rakerace.com's Favourite Online Wallet

November 7, 2010 at 6:03 PM |

Some of you have asked us which e-wallet we think is worth it to sign up to. We decided to write an article about it rather than answer to all of you. With the introduction of the Security Token (a physical device designed to increase log in security) Moneybookers is our favourite when it comes to online wallets.

Poker Videos

Banned PokerStars Commercial - Play Online Poker, It's Safer

November 7, 2010 at 2:36 PM |

You are not going to believe this. PokerStars (that's right, the largest poker site in the world) released this commercial recently. Almost instantly they removed it, but it was already too late. It's very successful at YouTube at the moment, PokerStars tries to remove all of the uploads, but we all know it's futile.

Lost & Found

Poker Odds and Outs

November 6, 2010 at 4:42 PM |

It is crucial knowing your odds in poker. We often find ourselves in a situation where our hand is not complete yet, but there is a good chance that it will become better, even to be the nuts on the turn or the river. But what are the exact chances of this happening?

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Final Table Live Coverage at ESPN

November 5, 2010 at 6:01 PM |

As we previously posted, the WSOP Main Event final table starts tomorrow. However, you don't have to wait for the TV show to see the action itself. Starting from this year, ESPN will broadcast the event live (with a 5 minute delay) on their website.

Poker Rooms

Anonymous Tables, Rabbit Hunt and Show a Card at PartyPoker

November 5, 2010 at 5:24 PM |

PartyPoker has updated the client software, and with it there came some new functions as well. Their main purpose seems to be to draw more weak players to the room, obviously to increase their profit.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2010 Final Table Kicks Off Tomorrow

November 5, 2010 at 11:59 AM |

The day every poker player have waited for since July is now finally here. The World Series of Poker Final Table starts tomorrow at the Rio Casino in Las Vegas. The 9 finalist players will battle for the amazing $8,944,138 main prize, which one them will win on November 9.

Poker Players

Huggins is Closer to the Big Game

November 4, 2010 at 2:53 PM |

Here's a little update to Jared Huggins' story: the unlucky but forever optimistic, once homeless poker player have now uploaded his audition video for the PokerStars Big Game show. If he receives enough votes, he can easily be the loose cannon in the largest poker site's hit tv show.

Poker Rake Races

Betsson, Ladbrokes and Boss Promotions at Rakerace.com - November

November 4, 2010 at 1:04 PM |

November is rich in exclusive races here at Rakerace.com, we now present the offers of Betsson Poker, Ladbrokes and two Boss Network's poker rooms, InterPoker and PokerHeaven.

Lost & Found

Gavin Smith's Poker Tips

November 3, 2010 at 5:25 PM |

Full Tilt Poker pro and WSOP champion Gavin Smith recorded this series of short poker strategy videos some time ago, but they still remain fresh and relevant.

Poker Players

High Stakes Profit List: Durrrr Leads the Way, Ziggy Loses Big

November 3, 2010 at 2:36 PM |

Tom ’durrrr’ Dwan clearly is the greatest high stakes winner of October with $990,000 in profit, while Ilari ‘Ziigmund’ Sahamies lost over $1.7 million.

Poker Rake Races

Big Bet Poker Exclusive $1,000 Rake Race - November

November 3, 2010 at 2:20 PM |

Our latest addition to our rakeback provider lineup, Big Bet Poker offers a $1,000 exlusive rake race only to players who registered through Rakerace.com.

Poker Rooms

New Poker Room at Rakerace.com - Big Bet Poker

November 3, 2010 at 2:10 PM |

We are happy to present you our newest rakeback provider partner, Big Bet Poker. Part of the relatively small Merge network, you can expect weak players involved mostly in casino games and sports betting.

Poker Rake Races

November Promotions at PokerHeaven

November 3, 2010 at 1:03 PM |

There are plenty of promotions you can choose from this November: PokerHeaven offers many exclusive opportunities for you to increase your bankroll or gain some experience at poker.

Poker Rake Races

PokerStars Exlusive Loyalty Freeroll - November

November 3, 2010 at 11:10 AM |

With an extraordinary timing and prize, the exlusive RakeRace Loyalty Freeroll continues this November. PokerStars now offers 41 tickets (worth 3000FPP each) to PokerStars' November Turbo Takedown, where players can play for their share of the handsome $1,000,000 prize pool.

Casinos

Will Smoking Be Banned in Vegas Casinos?

November 2, 2010 at 5:24 PM |

A federal judge ruled that the employees can proceed with the filing of their lawsuit against Wynn casinos, who failed to protect them from the dangers caused by second-hand smoking for prolonged times.