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Win an iPhone 5 or Other Gadgets at Terminal Poker - 12-25 November

November 8, 2012 at 4:53 PM |

The big tech campaign between the 12th-25th of November is the big promotion you have all been waiting for. Our partner Terminal Poker will hand out loads of nice tech gadgets as prizes including two brand new iPhone 5. However even though they are the main prizes there are so much more to win this time - just take a look at the list below to see all the tech stuff Terminal Poker will hand out! The campaign is actually divided into two parts which are explained below.

Poker Players

Nanonoko's 2011 Trip to Macau - Video

November 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM |

Randy 'nanonoko' Lew won last year's APPT Main Event. The multitabler PokerStars pro shot a very exciting and informative video of his trip to Macau, which you can watch now right here, at Rakerace.com.

Cyber-magic - Unique Card Trick by Marco Tempest

November 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM |

The Cyber-Illusionist Marco Tempest amazed the crowd at the TED conference with an extraordinary show with a deck of playing cards. Virtual Reality, the power of cards.

Poker Rake Races

Premium Top Tier iPoker Race! William Hill Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 15 November - 15 December

November 5, 2012 at 5:33 PM |

We are proud to announce that we have a brand new partner, and from now on, you can enjoy all the benefits which are provided exclusively to Rakerace.com players by William Hill Poker. They provide an exclusive $5,000 cash race from 15 November to 15 December to all players who register to the room via Rakerace.com. Besides the race, the $2,000 first deposit bonus is also available.

Poker Rooms

Everest Poker Belongs to iPoker Top Tier Network

November 5, 2012 at 2:54 PM |

Our partner Everest Poker was set to switch networks in August, moving from their independent network to the biggest poker network in the world, iPoker. It was unclear which tier will it belong to, but now is offical that Everest Poker Switched to the top tier of the iPoker Network.

Online Poker

Ziigmund Dominates the Online HS Games with $1.6 Million

November 4, 2012 at 11:12 AM |

Ilari ‘Ziigmund’ Sahamies finished on top of the monthly online high stakes money list with $1,603,083 in profits. The biggest looser of October is ‘patpatman’ with -$1,113,321.

Poker Players

Cantu v Aguiar Rematch Scheduled for 7 November

November 3, 2012 at 9:09 PM |

WSOPE Mixed Max event runner-up Brandon Cantu says that Jonathan Aguiar owes his victory merely to the organisers of the tournament. On 7 November, they clash once again.

Poker Players

Phil Ivey Launches Coaching Site

November 2, 2012 at 6:18 PM |

Eight times WSOP champion Phil Ivey launches a brand new poker site with 2012 Main Event winner Greg Merson as a sponsored pro, in addition to Patrik Antonius and Jennifer Harman.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race and Gift Chase - 1-30 November

November 1, 2012 at 6:25 PM |

In November, Betfair offers a $5,000 cash race and an additional gift chase exclusively for players who register to the room via Rakerace.com. In addition to the private promotions, players are eligible for the first deposit bonus and the central promotions of the room as well.

Poker Rake Races

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

November 1, 2012 at 3:39 PM |

Famous for its unique 3D client, PKR Poker offers a $3,000 rake race for Rakerace.com players only, between 1 - 30 November. 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 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

Muchos Poker Exclusive €2,000 Cash Race - 1-30 November

October 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM |

Muchos Poker and Rakerace.com reorganised their private offer for a €2,000 cash race, starting from 1 through 30 November. Only players registering to the room via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. In addition to the cash race, players have access to the 30% rakeback, available in all networks offered by the room, except for 888.

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 Rake Races

Betfred Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-30 November

October 29, 2012 at 4:45 PM |

Similarly to the promotions of the past months, Betfred Poker continues to offer an exclusive $5,000 cash race to all players who register to the room via Rakerace.com in November as well. Besides the race, the $2,000 first deposit bonus is also available.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker €15,000 Rake Race – 1-30 November

October 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM |

Our InterPoker €6,000 rake race has been refreshed last month with a new structure and a much bigger prize pool. We offer you the same race in November so 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 Rake Races

PAF Poker $5,000 Exclusive Cash Race - 1-30 November

October 29, 2012 at 3:19 PM |

Play in 2 different poker networks with our new partner, PAF Poker! The poker room offers an exclusive $5,000 cash race for players who register through Rakerace.com. The first prize is $1,200.

Poker Rake Races

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

October 29, 2012 at 2:57 PM |

MyBet Poker, part of the iPoker network, continues to offer a $5,000 private cash race exclusively for Rakerace.com players in November, offering outstandingly high return. Join the action now!

Poker Rake Races

Terminal Poker Exclusive €1,500 Rake Race in November

October 29, 2012 at 1:34 PM |

Terminal Poker continues to offer the usual  €1,500 rake race for Rakerace.com players only in November! In addition to the promotion, a 30% rakeback and up to €400 first deposit bonus await you.

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 Rake Races

Betsson $6,000 Exclusive Cash Race - 1-30 November

October 26, 2012 at 8:35 PM |

In November, Betsson maintains to offer a $6,000 cash race exclusive to Rakerace.com players. In addition to the race, the generous FD bonus and the VIP system are also available to the fans of the Ongame network.

Poker Players

Introducing the October Nine – Jesse Sylvia, the Chipleader

October 25, 2012 at 1:38 PM |

Jesse Sylvia trusts his own knowledge as well as his supporters, considering himself a favourite to become the next world champion of poker.

Poker Legislation

European Commission Issues Action Plan on Online Gambling

October 24, 2012 at 6:09 PM |

The European Commission promotes a closer cooperation of the EU states in regulating online gambling. Additionally, the Commission plans a stricter enforcement of the rules and their compliance with EU law.

Poker Players

Introducing the October Nine - Michael Esposito, the Enduring Amateur

October 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM |

Michael Esposito is not touched by the promise of millions of dollars. He just wants to enjoy poker and his attitude might well get him straight to the top.

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.

Online Poker

Online Poker Grows Once Again in Two Years

October 19, 2012 at 6:16 PM |

According to H2 Gambling Capital's most recenty survey, online poker is growing once again after a steep decline in the last two years. The main reason could be the poker market's development in Asia.

Poker Players

Eric Drache and Brian Roberts Joins the Poker Hall of Fame

October 19, 2012 at 3:03 PM |

Caesars Entertainment officially announced that it is WSOP's former cardroom manager Eric Drache and poker legend Brian 'Sailor' Robers, who are elected into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012.

Poker Legislation

Online Poker Kickoff in Nevada Delayed

October 18, 2012 at 4:18 PM |

While the first legal online poker room had been scheduled to launch in October, 2012 in Nevada, South Point Poker still needs to meet the requirements of a number of tests. The kickoff has been postponed to December.

Poker Players

Durrrr and Isildur1 Joins Team FTP

October 17, 2012 at 8:54 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has officially announced the signing of Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan and Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom as professional players of the re-launching room.