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Betsafe is organizing a $100,000 Race (1 — 28 February)

February 1, 2010 at 1:11 PM |

This month Betsafe in giving away $100,000 in cold hard cash. If that’s not enough, they also have 4 ’Gumball 3000’ packages up for grabs.

Other race news

Purple Lounge $50,000 rake race (1st — 28th February)

February 1, 2010 at 11:47 AM |

This February Purple Lounge makes a return with two massive rake races worth a generous total of $50,000 .

Loyalty Program Reviews

Everest Poker VIP Summit Club analysed - What is it worth to you?

January 29, 2010 at 4:32 PM |

In this article we will look at how the Summit Club works and how it benefits you.

Other race news

NoiQ Poker has got February covered with €245,000 up for grabs

January 29, 2010 at 2:59 PM |

The prize pool of €245,000 on offer at NoiQ Poker will be split among three separate promotions.

Exclusive race news

RedStar exclusive rake chase (1 - 28 February)

January 27, 2010 at 4:11 PM |

In partnership with RedStar Poker, Rakerace.com is organizing an exclusive rake chase this February with guaranteed prizes.

Exclusive race news

Betsson Exclusive $5000 cash race (1-28 February)

January 27, 2010 at 12:30 PM |

’The Bet’s On You!’In partnership with Betsson, Rakerace.com is organizing a  $5000 cash race this  February.

Loyalty Program Reviews

Iron Man Challenge Analysis - Full Tilt Poker

January 26, 2010 at 1:06 PM |

The Iron Man Challenge is an ongoing loyalty reward program offered to all Full Tilt Poker players. The system is designed to reward players who have stamina and continual play.

Poker news

High Stakes Poker set to return for season 6

January 19, 2010 at 7:05 PM |

The wait is over and details are finally out for the highly anticipated return of High Stakes Poker. Season six will premiere on February 14, 2010 at 8.00pm on the GSN (Game Show Network) and is set to be filmed at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.

Analysis

PokerStars VIP Club Analysed - What does it mean to you?

January 16, 2010 at 12:11 AM |

It’s every poker player’s dream to reach the Supernova Elite status within PokerStars. So how much is this really worth to you in 2013? Our team at Rakerace.com have been crunching the numbers to give you a thorough analysis about the new PokerStars VIP Club.

Other race news

Purple Lounge $50,000 rake race (1st — 31st January)

January 13, 2010 at 12:31 PM |

Purple Lounge is starting the New Year with two massive rake races worth a grand total of $50,000 this January.

Other race news

€10,000 rake race at Fortune Poker (16-31 January)

January 11, 2010 at 4:13 PM |

Following its current race (ending on the 15th January), Fortune Poker is organising a new race where you can race your way to a share of €10,000 from the 16th to the 31st January.

Analysis

Ladbrokes Poker changes its rake allocation system

January 8, 2010 at 3:48 PM |

Starting from Tuesday 5th January, Ladbrokes Poker has changed the way they allocated the rake to their players.

Analysis

iPoker rake calculation change

January 7, 2010 at 5:19 PM |

Rumors and speculation of a ’rake calculation method change' on the iPoker Network have been officially confirmed.

Analysis

Supernova

January 5, 2010 at 12:41 PM |

Supernova is the fifth step of the PokerStars VIP program.

Analysis

The Full-Size Race Analysis - Part 1 - December

January 3, 2010 at 1:02 PM |

In our series of analysis below, Rakerace.com has evaluated last month’s races. The first series of analysis will cover Betsson Poker, InterPoker, Doyle’s Room and Chocolate Poker. We will be dissecting these rooms in terms of profitability for the month of December.

Loyalty Program Reviews

Party Poker Loyalty System - Up to 30% cashback

December 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM |

Besides the $500 sign-up bonus, Party Poker offers a competitive Loyalty System. The more you play at Party Poker, the higher  Key Levels you can reach. The higher Key Level you reach, the more cashback and other rewards you can claim.

Exclusive race news

Everest Poker exclusive $2000 cash race (1-31 January)

December 24, 2009 at 10:14 PM |

In partnership with Everest Poker, Rakerace.com is organising a $2000 cash race this  January. Only those players that register through Rakerace.com will be eligible to participate. Besides Everest poker’s VIP Summit Club program the poker room will reward its loyal players with extra cash incentives.

Exclusive race news

Doyle’s Room exclusive $1500 rake race (1-31 January)

December 24, 2009 at 10:08 PM |

In partnership with Doyle’s Room, Rakerace.com is organizing a  $1500 cash race this January. Only those players that register through Rakerace.com will be eligible to participate. Apart from the rake race, the $600 first deposit bonus and the 33% rakeback are also available.

Analysis

Rakeback history

December 22, 2009 at 6:24 PM |

Online poker is still a relatively new concept, having only started in 1998. The biggest and most significant online poker industry began in 2002. One of the first online poker rooms was Planet Poker, launched in 1998. Following its success came Paradise Poker, founded in 1999, still being one of the leading online poker rooms. In 2001 we saw other major online poker rooms appear, including PartyPoker, PokerStars and UB.