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888poker Overtakes PartyPoker, Bans Sharkscope

June 27, 2013 at 10:18 PM |

On average, 2,062 players played at 888poker last week. With this number, the network overtook PartyPoker's place in the traffic leaderboard, ranking 3rd. PartyPoker only had 2,025 players in the same time.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - #47 - $111,111 Little One Started

June 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM |

The WSOP Event #47 - $111,111 Little One tournament is the (considerably) smaller counterpart of the famous $1,000,000 Big One, this year's high roller tournament at the world series. 3% of the total prize pool will be donated to the One Drop foundation as a charity effort.

Poker Players

Duhamel’s Ex Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Jail

June 27, 2013 at 5:07 PM |

While potentially facing a sentence for life, Bianca Rojas-Latraverse is eventually to serve three and a half years prison for planning the assault on and robbery of WSOP champion Jonathan Duhamel.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #44 - Sandeep Pulusani Takes Down $3,000 NLHE

June 27, 2013 at 2:10 PM |

22 players resumed playing on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #44 $3,000 No Limit Hold’em. Of the several notable participants of the tournament, Jason Mercier remained in play.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #43 - Jesse Martin Earns First Bracelet in 2-7 Draw Lowball

June 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM |

On Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) Event #43 $10,000 No Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball, the final seven players returned to decide the fate of the golden bracelet. The participants of the Final Table, led by Layne Flack, possessed a total of 16 WSOP titles in total.

Poker Rake Races

Betsafe $4,000 Cash Race - 1-31 July 2013

June 26, 2013 at 6:53 PM |

Rakerace.com and Ongame's Betsafe continue to offer in July a $4,000 pooled cash race, an excellent first deposit bonus, a VIP cashback program as well as massive central races!

Poker Rake Races

MyBet Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-31 July 2013

June 26, 2013 at 6:43 PM |

In July, iPoker network's MyBet Poker continues to offer a $5,000 private cash race, exclusively to Rakerace.com players.

Poker Rake Races

Bet365 Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-31 July

June 26, 2013 at 1:01 PM |

As part of the iPoker top tier (iPoker 2), Bet365 offers a $5,000 private cash race in July, exclusively to Rakerace.com players. 200% up to $1,000 first deposit bonus and a VIP club are also available.

Poker Rake Races

Stan James Exclusive $6,000 Rake Race - 1-31 July 2013

June 26, 2013 at 12:34 PM |

One of the most reliable rooms of the Microgaming network, Stan James Poker offers in July a $6,000 exclusive rake race to our registered players. In addition, you are eligible for the 30% loyalty and the first deposit bonuses as well.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #42 - Norbert Szécsi Wins 4th Bracelet for Hungary

June 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM |

World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #42 $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Day 3 saw 11 players returning to the tables. Rory ‘Mafews’ Mathews had the chiplead and the Final Table was only 2 eliminations away.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-31 July

June 25, 2013 at 7:56 PM |

Betfair offers a $5,000 cash race in July as well, exclusively to players who register to the room via our link. The first prize is a handsome $1,200! In addition to the cash race, players are eligible to clear the offers of the VIP club, the first deposit bonus as well as the room’s central promotions.

Poker Rake Races

Terminal Poker Exclusive €1,500 Rake Race - 1-31 July 2013

June 25, 2013 at 7:47 PM |

Terminal Poker offers the well known €1,500 rake race in July as well, exclusively to Rakerace.com players! In addition to the promotion, a 30% rakeback and up to €400 first deposit bonus await you.

Poker Rake Races

$5,000 PokerHeaven Pooled and $20,000 Central Rake Races - 1-31 July

June 25, 2013 at 7:25 PM |

With a prize pool of $5,000 and a first prize of $800, PokerHeaven continues to offer a pooled rake race in July. In addition to the rake race, players are eligible for a first deposit bonus in both networks offered by the room. To top that all, IPN povides a 30% rakeback, while Ongame offers a VIP club for further return.

Poker Rake Races

Play Ongame, Play RedKings! Five RedKings Cash Races Running Parallel in July

June 25, 2013 at 5:52 PM |

Rakerace.com players have the opportunity to participate in five excellent promotions at RedKings Poker in July. An exclusive $5,000 race, a $10,000 affiliate pooled race, a $50,000 Ongame central race, a $10,000 central Strobe Boost race and additional daily races are available.

Poker Rake Races

PAF Poker $5,000 Exclusive Cash Race - 1-31 July

June 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM |

Play in three different poker networks in one cash race! PAF Poker continues to offer an exclusive $5,000 cash race in July as well, exclusively to players who register through Rakerace.com. The first prize is $1,200!

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William Hill Poker Exclusive $10,000 Cash Race - 1-31 July

June 25, 2013 at 5:19 PM |

Top tier (iPoker2) iPoker room William Hill Poker offers in July a $10,000 private cash race to Rakerace.com players. You are also eligible for the 200% up to $2,000 first deposit bonus.

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Betfred Exclusive $3,000 Cash Race - 1-31 July

June 25, 2013 at 4:57 PM |

In July, Betfred Poker continues to offer an exclusive $3,000 cash race to all players who register to the room via Rakerace.com. In addition to the race, the $2,000 first deposit bonus is also available to new players. To top that all, you can get up to 7-35% return in the room's VIP club. In July, 4 x $500 added private tournaments will also be on the table!

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #41 - Steve Gross is PLO Six Handed Champion

June 25, 2013 at 3:22 PM |

Online MTT ace Steve ‘gboro780’ Gross had the chiplead in the field of 22 players on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #41 $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha Six Handed. The likes of Yevgeniy Timoshenko, Trevor Pope and Sorel Mizzi accompanied him.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #40 - Jared Hamby Emerges Victorious in $1,500 NLHE

June 25, 2013 at 12:55 PM |

21 players resumed the game on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #40 $1,500 No Limit Hold’em. Online MTT professionals like Nicolas ‘PKaiser’ Fierro and Griffin ‘Flush_Entity’ Benger topped the field.

Poker Rake Races

Premium iPoker Promotion - Gala Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-31 July

June 24, 2013 at 8:03 PM |

Part of the iPoker Premium network, Gala Poker offers an $5,000 exclusive cash race in July to Rakerace.com players only. The eligbility for the 200% up to $2,000 first deposit bonus or the VIP club serves as further motivation for players to join.

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Betsson €10,000 Microgaming Cash Race - 8-29 July

June 24, 2013 at 7:12 PM |

In July, Betsson Poker remains to offer a $10,000 Microgaming cash race to Rakerace.com players. In addition to the cash race, the €1,000 Microgaming first deposit bonus, the 30% cashback as well as the central promotions provide great value to our players.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #39 - Daniel Idema and Phil Hellmuth Celebrate

June 24, 2013 at 3:36 PM |

Despite not making it to the top 17 players to return on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #39 $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Phil Hellmuth celebrated his historic 99th WSOP in the money finish.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #38 - Justin Oliver Wins Four Handed NLHE

June 24, 2013 at 12:16 PM |

Eight players on two tables to play it down to the winner: this was the starting point of Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #38 $2,500 No Limit Hold’em Four Handed. Two times WSOP champion David Pham had the lead.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #37 - Michael Moore Scoops in $5,000 LHE Title

June 23, 2013 at 2:17 PM |

With 442,000 in chips, Todd Witteles led the final 12 players to Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #37 $5,000 Limit Hold’em. He was accompanied by the likes of Justin Bonomo and Greg Mueller.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #36 - Simeon Naydenov Wins $1,500 NLHE Shootout

June 23, 2013 at 1:05 PM |

Play resumed at two six-max tables on Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #36 $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Shootout. The 12 final day players competed for the $326,440 first prize.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #35 - Jeff Madsen is $3,000 PLO Champion

June 22, 2013 at 1:48 PM |

Jeff Madsen led the final 19 players to Day 3 of World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #35 $3,000 Pot Limit Omaha with 922,000 in chips. They played for the first prize of $384,420.

Poker Rake Races

PKR Poker Exclusive $3,000 Rake Race - 1 - 31 July

June 21, 2013 at 6:02 PM |

Famous for its unique 3D client, PKR Poker returns with a $3,000 rake race for Rakerace.com players only, in the month of July. In addition to the private promotion, all players are eligible for the 100% up to $500 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #34 - Gathy wins, Reason Second

June 21, 2013 at 5:19 PM |

By Day 2 at the WSOP Event #34 - $1,000 NLHE Turbo (due to the turbo structure) only 35 players were remaining. The 9-handed final table was set by the 22nd blind level and lead by Daniel Bishop.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #33 - Bryan Campanello Takes Down $2,500 Seven-Card Razz

June 21, 2013 at 1:11 PM |

World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #33 $2,500 Seven-Card Razz Day 3 saw 14 players taking their seats at the tables. The chiplead was David Bach’s and play continued to grab the $178,052 first prize.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #32 - Erick Lindgren Wins $5,000 NLHE 6-Handed Event

June 21, 2013 at 12:16 PM |

Fourteen players sat back to three tables on World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2013 Event #32 $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Six Handed Day 3. The event attracted a large number of stars, some of them here to stay for the finale as well.