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PokerStars About to Change Rake Method

December 21, 2011 at 2:12 PM |

It seems that PokerStars is about to follow major poker providers like PartyPoker and iPoker, and change their rake calculation method from dealt rake to weighted contributed rake method. The news is unofficial yet.

Online Poker

Brand New Series at PokerStars - Turbo Championship of Online Poker (TCOOP)

December 20, 2011 at 12:23 PM |

In January 2012, PokerStars is starting a new series of online events. The first Turbo Championship of Online Poker (TCOOP) will contain 50 events.

Poker Players

Phil Ivey's Ex-Wife Gets Millions and More In Divorce Settlement

December 19, 2011 at 5:41 PM |

Phil Ivey had already divorced from his wife Luciaetta Ivey in 2009, but their divorce settlement is still an issue today. Luciaetta, however came out well of the situation, according to a document filed this month she received items worth millions and also an alimony of $180,000 per month.

Online Poker

First-Eagle Won the Biggest PokerStars Sunday Million Ever

December 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM |

A Canadian player, 'First-Eagle' took down the biggest PokerStars Sunday Million ever, winning an amazing $1,146,574 in the deal. The original first prize would be $2 million.

EPT Berlin Robbery Mastermind Sentenced for 6 Years in Prison

December 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM |

Ibrahim al Moussa, the mastermind between the EPT Berlin robbery that took place in 2010 has been sentenced to 6 years and 4 months of jail yesterday.

Poker Rooms

Groupe Bernard Tapie and FTP Shareholders Reach Agreement

December 16, 2011 at 1:20 PM |

After FTP and GBT have come to an agreement, the United States Department of Justice can now acquire the assets of Full Tilt Poker so that GBT can buy it from them, completing the transfer. In addition, the DoJ is to dismiss the civil charges against the room, Subject: Poker reports.

Poker Rooms

Groupe Bernard Tapie To Get Spanish Licence

December 15, 2011 at 4:17 PM |

Groupe Bernard Tapie joined Bwin and PokerStars applying for the Spanish gambling license required to operate in Spain. This means that Full Tilt Poker is very close to be reopened and players will soon be paid.

Poker Players

Nanonoko To Break a Guinness Record at PCA 2012

December 14, 2011 at 1:28 PM |

PokerStars pro Randy 'nanonoko' Lew is in a competive mood; he stated he wants to set a new Guinness World Record at the 2012 PCA. Which record to break, however, he leaves the poker community to decide.

Poker Players

Another Huge HS Day – Isildur1 Loses $775,000

December 13, 2011 at 3:55 PM |

Following his harvest in the weekend, Viktor ’Islidur1’ Blom has now said goodbye to a substantial amount of his winnings at the PokerStars high stakes tables.

Poker Rooms

UB Reacts to Player Data Leak

December 13, 2011 at 1:36 PM |

Last week, a link was published on the 2p2 forum through which personal data of UB players were available to download. After 9 minutes, administrators removed the post but an unpredictable number of downloads could have already occurred by the time. UB now responds to the issue.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic - James Dempsey is Champion

December 12, 2011 at 6:53 PM |

The British James Dempsey won his first WPT title at the Five Diamond World Poker Classic.

Online Poker

Isildur1 Wins 1.5 Milllion Dollars in 48 Hours

December 12, 2011 at 6:08 PM |

As we have mentioned a few days ago, Isildur1 has returned to online poker. He won a massive $1.5 million in less than two days, becoming the centre of attention at the high stakes tables this past weekend.

Poker Players

Isildur1 Returns to PokerStars High Stakes Tables

December 9, 2011 at 4:27 PM |

After a three months’ pause, Viktor ’Isildur1’ Blom has shown up at the PokerStars high stakes tables. He kicked off with a PLO heads-up session against ’VietRussian.’

Poker Humor

“Tony G is Qualified” by SrslySirius

December 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM |

‘SrslySirius,’ the mastermind behind “Party at the DOJ,” the “F*@k You Video” and other epic poker songs, has now come up with his latest craziness, titled “Tony G is Qualified.” Yes, you have guessed, it is about probably the biggest trash talker in poker history. But enough said, let the clip speak for itself. Enjoy!

Poker Tournaments

Over 22 Players at the WSOP $1 Million Event

December 8, 2011 at 3:21 PM |

In June, 2011 WSOP announced that they organise a $1 million-buy-in event in 2012. Over 22 players have already registered, which means it is now an official bracelet-event in next year’s program.

Online Poker

Aces Hangout – Video Chat Poker to Hit Google+

December 8, 2011 at 1:21 PM |

Aces Hangout is the latest poker application developed by Hettema & Bergsten for Google+. The game utilizes the Google+ Hangouts video chat to bring the experience of live poker closer to the online community.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Prague - Andrey Pateychuk Wins His Second Major Tourney this Year

December 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM |

The main event of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prague ended with the victory of Andrey Pateychuk. The Russian poker player went home with €450,000 in winnings. 

Online Poker

Real Money Poker to Hit Facebook?

December 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM |

Facebook would launch real money poker in the United Kingdom in the first quarter of 2012. Negotiations are now proceeding with several online gaming providers.

Poker Rooms

iPoker Introduces New Rake Calculation in 2012

December 3, 2011 at 4:40 PM |

The iPoker network is to introduce a new rake calculation method in 2012, resembling Ongame’s Essence in some ways. The iPoker system will, however, have smaller effect on the winning players’ rakeback.

Poker Tournaments

Prague Poker Festival Is Launched – Without Jungleman12 HU

December 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM |

With the WPT Prague Main Event, the Prague Poker Festival kicked off yesterday, featuring a total of 18 events, including the EPT and GSOP Main Events as well. Jungleman12's HU challenge is, however, probably cancelled.

Poker Rake Races

Paradise Poker Exclusive €3,000 Rake Race in December

November 30, 2011 at 7:43 PM |

In December, you can participate in a €3,000 exclusive Rakerace.com promotion at our partner, Paradise Poker. The race is available only for those registering to Paradise Poker via our link. The first prize is €900!

Poker Rake Races

Terminal Poker €1,500 Exclusive Rake Race - 1-31 December

November 30, 2011 at 7:27 PM |

This December, Terminal Poker is organizing a €1,500 rake race only for registered Rakerace.com players. Besides the rake race, the 30% rakeback and €400 first deposit bonus are still available.

Poker Rake Races

Betsson $7,500 Exclusive Cash Race in December

November 30, 2011 at 7:20 PM |

In December, Betsson Poker and Rakerace.com continue to cooperate and organize an exclusive cash race, with the usual $7,500 in rake race prizes!  Only players who registered via Rakerace.com are eligible for this race.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race in December

November 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM |

In December, there is $5,000 up for grabs at Betfair in the exclusive Rakerace.com cash race, available only for those registering to the room via our link. The first prize is $1,500! In addition to the cash race, players are also eligible for the first deposit bonus and the room’s central promotion.

Lost & Found

Useful Micro Limit Poker Tips for Beginners - Part 7

November 28, 2011 at 6:49 PM |

Here is the seventh part of the poker ebook written by the two Hungarian poker pros, kocka21 and mrj.

Poker Rake Races

MyBet Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race – 1 – 31 December

November 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM |

The latest addition to Rakerace.com’s partners at iPoker, MyBet Poker offers a $5,000 exclusive cash race in December for those registering to the room via our website. In addition to the race, an excellent first deposit bonus and the room’s VIP membership are also open for players.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Exclusive €5,000 Rake Race this December

November 27, 2011 at 5:11 PM |

Rakerace.com and InterPoker continue to offer their exclusive rake race with a prize pool of €5,000 in December! If you are interested in around 70% moneyback, this is the time to play at InterPoker. The rake race is available to those who registered to InterPoker via our site's link. The promotion runs between 1-31 December.

Polls and Surveys

Ben Lamb’s Indirect Elimination from the WSOP – A Hand Long Remembered

November 27, 2011 at 1:11 PM |

Ben Lamb lost the majority of his stack in the very first hand of the last day of this year’s WSOP Main Event. The hand has been widely disputed in the poker community ever since.

Online Poker

Spain Legalized Online Poker

November 26, 2011 at 4:23 PM |

Spain legalized online poker. From 2012 on, Spanish players will be able to play in a separate market, cash game up to NL1000, tournaments up to €250 buy-in.

PokerStars Releases Play Money Client for iOS Devices

November 26, 2011 at 3:11 PM |

PokerStars released it's first mobile client ever - at the moment only available to Italian players, and offers play money games only. Italians can already download it for free through iTunes.