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Zugwat Wins First WPT Alpha8 Event, JC Tran Second

August 28, 2013 at 3:19 PM |

Steven ’Zugwat’ Silverman won the WPT Alpha8 Florida event for $891,660. November Nine chipleader JC Tran finished runner-up for $526,890.

Poker Rake Races

PokerHeaven $5,000 Pooled + $20,000 Central Rake Races - 1-30 September 2013

August 28, 2013 at 1:40 PM |

With a prize pool of $5,000 and a first prize of $800, PokerHeaven continues to offer a pooled rake race in September as well. 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.

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Betsson €10,000 Microgaming Cash Race - 1-30 September 2013

August 27, 2013 at 7:51 PM |

In September, Betsson Poker continues 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.

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PAF Poker $5,000 Exclusive Cash Race - 1-30 September 2013

August 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM |

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

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Terminal Poker Exclusive €1,500 Rake Race - 1-30 September 2013

August 27, 2013 at 7:44 PM |

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

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Boylepoker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-30 September 2013

August 27, 2013 at 7:40 PM |

Boylepoker offers exclusive cash races for a total of $5,000, exclusively to Rakerace.com players in September as well. In addition to the private promotions, new players are eligible for the $1,000 first deposit bonus and players can get up to 16-20% additional cashback, using the room's VIP club.

Poker Tournaments

Nine Players Remain in WPT Alpha8 High Roller Event

August 27, 2013 at 6:18 PM |

The first event of the latest WPT high roller series, Alpha8 Florida kicked off yesterday, as part of the schedule of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. After Day 1, Matt Glantz is in the lead before Jason Mercier and Steven Silverman.

Poker Players

WSOP Main Event Chipleader JC Tran Sings Up to Team 888Poker

August 27, 2013 at 6:08 PM |

888Poker has officially announced that JC Tran has become the latest member of the pro team of the room. The chipleader of this year's November Nine will wear the colours of 888Poker in the WSOP finale.

Poker Rooms

888Poker Discontinues Heads-Up Tables

August 26, 2013 at 7:45 PM |

In an effort to find an alternative solution to the problem of bumhunting, 888Poker made a controversial decision to remove all heads-up cash game tables from its offering.

Online Poker

Niklas Heinecker Wins $1.1 Million in Two Days

August 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

Niklas ‘ragen70’ Heinecker has been dominating the NLHE games online in the past couple of days. He won the most from one of the largest high stakes fish today, ‘MalACEsia’.

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William Hill Poker Returns with Unique Offer – Exclusive $3,000 Cash Race and €5,000 CPT St Maarten Package

August 23, 2013 at 4:03 PM |

Premium iPoker network skin William Hill Poker returns in September with a $3,000 private cash race, available exclusively to Rakrace.com players. Do not forget the 200% up to $2,000 first deposit bonus and the €5,000 CPT St Maarten package, either, which can be redeemed in 2 months.

Poker Rooms

William Hill Exclusive €5,000 CPT Package Rake Chase - 26 August - 26 October

August 23, 2013 at 3:55 PM |

Generate at least $20,000 in rake between 26 August, 2013 and 26 October, 2013 at William Hill Poker and you win a €5,000 package to the Caribbean Poker Tour St Maarten festival. Only players who register via our link are eligible to participate! This is an extraordinary offer for high rollers and it can be cleared together with the exclusive and central cash races and the first deposit bonus.

Poker Tournaments

Tournament Directors Revise Official TDA Rules

August 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

For the first time since 2011, the Poker Tournament Directors Association has revised its official rules and released the 1.1 version of the guidelines. Several changes have been implemented, corresponding to recent issues in major tournaments.

Poker Rooms

Bwin.Party Introduces 3% Fee for Online Wallet Withdrawals

August 21, 2013 at 1:22 PM |

Lacking any prior announcement or warning, PartyPoker and other skins of the bwin.party network introduced a $4 + 3% uncapped fee for money withdrawals to online wallet operators Skrill and Neteller.

InsuredPlay Shuts Down with Players’ Money Safe

August 20, 2013 at 8:21 PM |

Cash game all-in equity insurer InsuredPlay has been unable to overcome certain, unforeseen difficulties. The company announced that they were serving withdrawal requests until 30 September.