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Everest Poker Exclusive $2,000 Rake Race (15 September - 15 October)

September 13, 2010 at 3:32 PM |

In partnership with Everest Poker, Rakerace.com is organising a rake race between 15 September and 15 October. This exclusive rake race will have a total prize pool of $2,000 up for grabs and the winner will take home $400 to add to their bankroll.

Lost & Found

Is Poker All About Skill or Luck?

September 12, 2010 at 5:37 PM |

What attributes does it take to be a long-term winner in poker? Is luck all we need or is thorough knowledge and skillfulness necessary to build our bankroll?

Poker Humor

The Worst Poker Advertisements

September 11, 2010 at 7:44 PM |

UB has recently started a brand new advertising campaign, trying to get to players in a funny way.

Online Poker

Ziigmund Takes a Major Portion of South’s 2010 Winnings

September 10, 2010 at 6:01 PM |

Cole South and Ilari ’Ziigmund’ Sahamies played around 790 hands of non-Cap $500/$1,000 PLO HU yesterday on Full Tilt Poker. Although South started better, Ziggy soon gained the upper hand and won $709,000 from the ex-CardRunners trainer.

Poker Players

Michael Mizrachi Sued for Breach of Contract

September 10, 2010 at 4:49 PM |

Michael Mizrachi, currently pro player at Full Tilt Poker, is being sued by his former sponsor, Deliverance Poker because of contract breach.

Poker Players

"Isildur1" Same Person as "grolongo"?

September 10, 2010 at 3:20 PM |

There is much speculation about the identity of the mysterious 'grolongo', a Swedish account playing Pot Limit Omaha and No Limit Holdem at PokerStars and becoming more and more popular in cash game action.

Poker Videos

Million Dollar Cash Game Shooting in London with Durrrr and Ziigmund

September 9, 2010 at 8:15 PM |

We are promised to see a line-up of poker players that has never been so strong in the upcoming fifth season of the Million dollar Cash Game, now shooting in London.

Poker Players

PokerStars Saying Farewell to Pros?

September 9, 2010 at 6:41 PM |

PokerStars is holding its annual WCOOP series, which is constantly being followed by most of the poker world, not to mention the amount of poker pros taking part in the series. The question is: why aren’t all the sponsored PokerStars Pros participating in the most important online event of the year?

Poker Rooms

Major PokerStars Client Update

September 9, 2010 at 5:32 PM |

The PokerStars Poker Room Management Team has recently announced on the 2+2 forum that the company released a major client update, planned to be made available by the end of this present week.

Poker Legislation

Betsson vs. Sweden – Case Lost

September 9, 2010 at 4:36 PM |

Although the court agreed on the interpretation of Swedish gambling laws, Betsson has lost a 1997 case against the Swedish government, and will not receive compensation for the damages.

Poker Legislation

EU Court Does Not Approve German Gambling Policies

September 9, 2010 at 3:31 PM |

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) declared the German gambling laws “not consistent and systematic enough”. The 16 regional governments in Germany are running lotteries and provide online sports betting, which are used to fund cultural projects and the government budget.

Poker Players

The British Poker Awards Start in Four Days, Hosts Are Revealed

September 9, 2010 at 3:24 PM |

The British Poker Awards is coming on Monday, 13th September, with the voting in the eight Reader’s Choice categories open for public since early August. The names of the hosts of the show have also been announced: poker celebrity Antonio Esfandiari and Michael Caselli.

Poker Tournaments

PPT Grand Final – Vanessa Selbst and Egyptian All-in Billionaire Make the Final Table

September 8, 2010 at 7:41 PM |

The Partouche Poker Tour (PPT) in Cannes has come down to the final table, and the nine players left will continue the battle in November. Vanessa Selbst is in the lead.

Lost & Found

How to Deal with Tilt in Poker

September 8, 2010 at 6:05 PM |

Tilt is a very interesting psychological phenomenon that influences many poker players around the world. It happens because of the human nature, and can affect our decisions dramatically.

Poker Interviews

Durrrr Interview at PartyPoker World Open

September 8, 2010 at 2:31 PM |

Tom 'durrrr' Dwan seems to have bad luck at the PartyPoker World Open. He gave this interview to Tatjana, PartyPoker's reporter yesterday after he got busted. He talks about the Durrrr Challange in general explaining what it is all about to those who have never heard about it. He also talks about his reasons of playing poker, and his biggest opponent at the moment, jungleman12.