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WSOP Main Event: Greg Merson Is Champion

October 31, 2012 at 6:56 PM |

On Monday night, following 103 days of waiting, they shuffled up and dealt in the World Series of Poker 2012 Main Event Final Table. After two days of play, a new champion emerges in the person of Greg Merson.

Poker Rake Races

New Room - Stan James Poker $2,500 Exclusive Rake Race - 1-30 November

October 30, 2012 at 2:25 PM |

We are proud to present  you yet another great room in our lineup, Stan James Poker. Part of the Microgaming Network, Stan James offers Rakerace.com players an exclusive $2,500 rake race in November. What is more, players are also eligible for the 30% rakeback and the generous first deposit bonus.

Poker Players

Introducing the October Nine - Russell Thomas, a Man of Numbers

October 26, 2012 at 9:32 PM |

Russell Thomas is not a professional poker player, he works as an actuary. However, his results at the poker table demand attention, qualifying him as one of the potential surprise favourites in the WSOP 2012 Main Event finale.

Poker Players

Introducing the October Nine - Steven Gee, Doyen of the Final Table

October 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM |

Arguably the most prominent member of the WSOP 2012 October Nine, Steven Gee is predominantly a live cash game player, while already possessing a golden bracelet. He has the 5th biggest stack in the finale.

Poker Players

Introducing the October Nine - Jeremy Ausmus, To Win for his Family

October 15, 2012 at 7:08 PM |

A Las Vegas grinder fighting for his family, Jeremy Ausmus awaits the upcoming WSOP Main Event final shortstacked.

Poker Interviews

US High Stakes Pros in Hungary - Video Interview

October 9, 2012 at 7:37 PM |

Rakerace.com presents an exclusive video interview with five high stakes pros from the US, nowliving in Hungary: Reese Newell, Michael Leow, Michael Song, Kurt Fruchtman and recent WCOOPchampion Michael ‘mrw8419’ Weisbrod.

Poker Players

Crockfords Casino Refuses to Pay Ivey’s Baccarat Winnings

October 8, 2012 at 7:00 PM |

The Crockfords Casino of London accuses poker legend Phil Ivey of collusion and withholds his £7.3 million baccarat winnings.

Poker Tournaments

WSOPE 2012 Main Event: Phil Hellmuth Is Champion

October 5, 2012 at 1:35 PM |

Phil Hellmuth has won his 13th world championship bracelet by taking down the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event for €1,022,376.

Poker Players

Gus Hansen Returns as FTP Ambassador

October 3, 2012 at 3:20 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has officially announced to have their former pro, WSOPE and WPT champion Dane Gus Hansen back representing the room. Hansen is the first official ambassador of the re-opening FTP.

Poker Tournaments

WSOPE 2012 Main Event Underway

October 2, 2012 at 1:49 PM |

The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) €10,450 Main Event is well underway, with Day 2 being finished and 77 players left, including quite a number of international pros.

Poker Rake Races

Brand New €15,000 InterPoker Rake Race – 1-31 October

September 27, 2012 at 7:02 PM |

Our InterPoker €6,000 rake race has just been refreshed with a new structure and a much bigger prize pool. During October, you can fight for your share of the amazing €15,000 with 3 other partners of InterPoker. Only if you register via our site are you eligible to participate in the promotion for the €3,000 first prize! In addition to the private offer, a €1,000 first deposit bonus, 30% rakeback and the room’s central promotions are also available.

Poker Humor

Howard Lederer Confesses EVERYTHING - New SrslySirius Video

September 25, 2012 at 6:30 PM |

SrslySirius, the autotune artist of the poker community is back with his latest brainchild, 'Howard Lederer Confesses EVERYTHING'. The remix made up of The Howard Lederer Files presents viewers with a fun reinterpretation of what FTP's leader had to say.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Paris 2012 - Salsberg Crushes the Pros

September 16, 2012 at 6:53 PM |

Matt Salsberg won the World Poker Tour (WPT) Paris 2012 Main Event. The movie producer from the US won €400,000.

Poker Players

Nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame Induction 2012

September 14, 2012 at 5:28 PM |

Caesars Entertainment and the WSOP have released the list of nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame 2012 induction, as a result of a public ballot.

Poker Tournaments

PPT Grand Final 2012 - Ole Schemion is the Last Champion

September 10, 2012 at 4:37 PM |

The last Partouche Poker Tour (PPT) Grand Final ended with Ole Schemion's victory. The German poker player went home with a massive €1,172,850 win. 

Poker Tournaments

Patrik Antonius Joins ISPT Team

September 8, 2012 at 12:41 PM |

The latest superstar to be added to the marketing faces of the International Stadiums Poker Tour (ISPT) is Patrik Antonius.

Poker Tournaments

Partouche Poker Tour 5 Million Scandal, Patrick Partouche Cancels Tour - UPDATE

September 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM |

While the Partouche Poker Tour (PPT) Cannes Grand Final is well under way, a scandal has erupted concerning the €5 million guaranteed prize pool, which had mysteriously melted down to €4.3 million. Patrick Partouche apparently got offended and cancelled any future PPT events, but unexpectedly added the remaining money to the prize pool.

Poker Rooms

PartyPoker Launches New Software in 2013

September 5, 2012 at 4:59 PM |

Bwin.Party promises significant improvements in its poker operations, including a new software and design, coming early 2013.

Poker Tournaments

Macau High Stakes Challenge – Choi Wins, Ivey, Trickett and Juanda Play Final Table

September 2, 2012 at 1:24 PM |

Stanley Choi won the $6.5 million first prize in the first ever Macau High Stakes Challenge.

Poker Legislation

Lederer Pleads Dicristina Case, DoJ Rejects Status Conference

August 31, 2012 at 4:59 PM |

Former FTP managers try to use the ruling in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) case to have some of the charges dismissed or delayed in a status conference. US District Attorney Preet Bahara says the EDNY case has neither binding nor impact on the Southern District of New York (SDNY) lawsuit.

Poker Rake Races

PKR Poker Exclusive $3,000 Rake Race - 1-30 September

August 31, 2012 at 2:21 PM |

PKR Poker is famous for its unique 3D client. In cooperation with Rakerace.com, the room offers a $3,000 rake race for our players only, starting 1 September, 2012. In addition to the private promotion, all players are eligible for the 100% up to $500 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Rake Races

MyBet Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-30 September

August 28, 2012 at 3:07 PM |

MyBet Poker, part of the iPoker network, continues to offer a $5,000 private cash race exclusively for Rakerace.com players in September as well. Join the action now!

Poker Rooms

Play the MyBet Poker $1,000 Added Summer Fever Tournaments for Free

August 28, 2012 at 2:49 PM |

MyBet Poker offers two tickets to Rakerace.com players for its $1,000 Added Summer Fever tournaments.

Poker Rake Races

Muchos Poker Exclusive €1,600 Rake Race - 1-30 September

August 28, 2012 at 2:10 PM |

Muchos Poker and Rakerace.com reorganised their private offer for a €1,600 rake race, starting 1 September through 30 September. Only players registering to the room via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. In addition to the rake race, players have access to the 30% rakeback, available in all networks offered by the room, except for 888.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Barcelona Super High Roller Kicks Off

August 18, 2012 at 4:49 PM |

The PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Super High Roller event has launched, with Steve O’Dwyer in the lead after Day 1. In second place follows Erik Seidel.

How to Delete Your Browser's Cookies

August 16, 2012 at 4:37 PM |

In case you already have a client of a given poker room installed on your computer, it is advised to uninstall it first. You can do that by going to Start --> Control Panel --> Programs --> Uninstall a program, and click on the poker software you want to uninstall and delete it.

Online Poker

Marafioti Scandal to Trace Back to Motorcycle Gang

August 14, 2012 at 2:27 PM |

The latest poker scandal is delivered by Matt Marafioti: the Bandidos motorcycle gang may have cheated a number of high stakes players out of their money with the help of hackers.

Poker Rooms

New Milestone at PokerStars - 85 Billion Celebration

August 11, 2012 at 6:03 PM |

PokerStars' Road To 100 Billion promotion continues, the poker room will soon arrive at the 85 billionth milestone hand. $1 million is at stake once again.

Poker Rooms

Fast Poker Finally Coming to PartyPoker - Fast Forward

August 10, 2012 at 1:31 PM |

PartyPoker, the 3rd biggest online poker network finally decided to release an ever so popular fast poker format. They call it Fast Forward, and the beta testing is underway, they plan to release it in the following weeks.

Poker Rooms

RedKings Poker Releases Poker Client for Android Devices

August 9, 2012 at 1:38 PM |

RedKings Poker released its Android client that will allow poker players to play for fun and for real money on their Android devices. RedKings also hopes to release a mobile app for iOS in the next few weeks.