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EPT Grand Final High Stakes Cash Game – Video

May 17, 2013 at 11:09 AM |

Parallel to the tournament events of the European Poker Tour (EPT) Grand Final, a massive €1,000/€2,000 cash game session took place, with the participation of Viktor Blom, Sam Trickett and Isaac Haxton, among others.

Poker Rooms

RedKings Poker Now Available for iOS Devices

May 16, 2013 at 7:50 PM |

RedKings Poker has already released its Android app last year, but now they also offer iOS players a client which enables them to register, deposit, and even play Strobe Poker.

Poker Players

Doyle Brunson Not Playing at WSOP This Year

May 16, 2013 at 2:24 PM |

79-year old Doyle Brunson tweeted he is not going to participate in this year's World Series of Poker; he says he is afraid he finally has to give in to Father Time.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Grand Final Super High Roller - Altergott Wins, Mercier Runner-up

May 16, 2013 at 12:02 PM |

Max Altergott won the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 €100,000 Super High Roller event for €1,746,400. Jason Mercier, who held the lead from the beginning almost till the end, finished 2nd for €1,115,700.

Poker Players

Gus Hansen Crawls Back with $1.5 Million Session

May 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM |

One of this year’s biggest online high stakes loser so far, Gus Hansen managed to pull himself together and won a total of $1.5 million on FLO8 and 27TD tables earlier this week. His payday was sponsored by Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom and Alex ‘PostflopAction’ Kostritsyn, above all.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Grand Final Super High Roller - Final Table Live Stream

May 15, 2013 at 5:28 PM |

Follow The European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Grand Finale Super High Roller Final Table live here at Rakerace.com.

Poker Players

Crockfords Accuses Ivey of Cheating

May 15, 2013 at 1:20 PM |

Crockfords Casino accuses nine times WSOP champion Phil Ivey of abusing a faulty deck of cards to gain an edge in his baccarat game, therefore it is not paying the poker ace’s £7.3 million in winnings.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Grand Final Super High Roller - Mercier Leads Final Table

May 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM |

Jason Mercier is in the chiplead of the 7-handed Final Table of the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Grand Final 100,000 Super High Roller event. He is accompanied by the likes of Sorel Mizzi, Scott Seiver and Mike Watson.

Poker Legislation

Segregated Market Not Working Out for Italy So Far

May 14, 2013 at 6:09 PM |

According to the 2013 first quarter reports, the cash game traffic dropped 34%, MTT traffic dropped 36% in Italy compared to the data recorded in Q1 2012.

Poker Rooms

MyBet Leaves iPoker for Ongame in 2014

May 14, 2013 at 4:12 PM |

IPoker's premium tier poker room, MyBet Poker will join the Ongame Network in the first quarter of 2014.

Poker Rake Races

Secret UB Scandal Recordings Surface - Hellmuth Releases Statement

May 13, 2013 at 8:06 PM |

UltimateBet's former programmer Travis Makar released a recording, which reveals several details of the UltimateBet superuser cheating.

Poker Rooms

PokerHeaven Expands to Ongame Network

May 13, 2013 at 7:19 PM |

PokerHeaven has announced that, in addition to their parent network IPN, they now offer the games of the Ongame network as well.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 - Steve O’Dwyer Wins

May 13, 2013 at 5:24 PM |

Steve O’Dwyer won the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Grand Final Main Event. The Irish pro scooped in a first prize of €1,224,000.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final - Final Table Live Stream

May 12, 2013 at 12:32 PM |

Steve O’Dwyer leads the final eight of the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 Main Event. The incredibly strong final table gets the cards in the air today and you can follow the action live here at Rakerace.com from 14:00 CET.

Online Poker

Changes in Online Traffic - FTP Reclaims 2nd Position

May 11, 2013 at 2:37 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has by now reclaimed its familiar 2nd position on the online poker rooms and networks cash game traffic list. This is primarily the result of the blunders its adversaries have been making.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 - Day 4 Live Stream

May 10, 2013 at 5:15 PM |

34 players resumed playing today at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 Main Event Day 4. Watch the live stream here at Rakerace.com.

Poker Players

Sauce123 Strips Blom of His May Profits

May 10, 2013 at 1:25 PM |

Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom kicked off May with $1.3 million in profits, but this week saw him lose it all to Ben ‘Sauce123’ Sulsky.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Celebrates 100 Billionth Hand with $5M Up for Grabs

May 10, 2013 at 11:30 AM |

The PokerStars Road to 100 Bliion promotion is nearing its end. Winner of the 100 billionth hand gets at least $100,000.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 - Day 3 Video Update

May 9, 2013 at 5:58 PM |

Online high stakes ace Johnny Lodden leads the field after Day 2 in the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 Main Event. Watch the latest video update here at Rakerace.com.

Poker Rooms

InterPoker - WSOP Package, $25,000 SNG Race and $10 Free Cash on Offer

May 9, 2013 at 4:22 PM |

InterPoker has launched a group of central promotions, including satellites for a $4,200 WSOP side event package, a $25,000 SNG race and $10 free cash for new players.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 - Day 1B Results, Day 2 Live Stream

May 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM |

LAPT Brazil champion Victor Sbrissa is in the chiplead for Day 2 in the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 Main Event. Watch the live stream here at Rakerace.com.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 - Day 1A Results, Day 1B Live Stream

May 7, 2013 at 5:01 PM |

Dan Smith leads the field, remaining after Day 1A of the European Poker Tour (EPT) Season 9 Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 Main Event. Day 1B kicks off today at 16:00 CET and you can follow it live here at Rakerace.com.

Poker Humor

Baller Setups, or How the Top Pros Grind

May 7, 2013 at 11:31 AM |

A compilation of the most famous poker pros’ grinding setups, not in the slightest to be taken seriously.

Poker Rake Races

New Premium iPoker Promotion - Gala Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 16 May-30 June

May 6, 2013 at 7:00 PM |

Part of the iPoker 2 network, Gala Poker offers an inaugural $5,000 exclusive cash race to Rakerace.com players only. The eligbility for the 200% up to $2,000 first deposit bonus or the VIP club makes the picture whole.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Season 10 Schedule Released

May 6, 2013 at 6:26 PM |

Once again, eight stops make up the next season of the European Poker Tour (EPT). Except for the dates, no major changes have been made to the schedule.

Poker Tournaments

EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final 2013 - Live Stream

May 6, 2013 at 4:57 PM |

The European Poker Tour Monte Carlo Grand Final Main Event Day 1A kicks off today. Follow the live stream here at Rakerace.com from 14:50 CET.

Poker Rooms

Gala Poker - A New iPoker Room in our Portfolio

May 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

Rakerace.com’s newest partner is Gala Poker, a skin of the iPoker 2 network, which is awaiting our players with an excellent first deposit bonus as well as a private race, launching soon.

Poker Tournaments

Dusk Till Dawn Backs Up ISPT, Says Overlay is Almost Certain

May 5, 2013 at 6:23 PM |

Dusk Till Dawn’s Simon Trumper says there is at least 80% chance than the €1,000,000 guaranteed tournament will run with overlay. Interview.

Poker Legislation

Representative Peter King Files Draft for US Online Poker Federal Regulation

May 5, 2013 at 10:15 AM |

Following the dismissal of the draft handed in by Senators Harry Reid and Jon Kyl in last December, yet another one is to be filed to achieve a federal-level regulation of the US online poker market.