Latest poker news

LGA Under Government Investigation

August 19, 2013 at 3:26 PM |

The Maltese government has announced that it was investigating the Lotteries and Gaming Authority, more specifically, its regulation of the Everleaf network. The regulatory body suspected the license of the network 18 months after it became unable to pay its US players.

Poker Rooms

The iPoker Skins are Repositioning in Australia and China

August 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

The iPoker network partner rooms Betfred and William Hill have been in intense repositioning in China and Australia; while Betfred is leaving the latter market, William Hill is strengthening its position there, withdrawing in the meantime from China.

Poker Rooms

RedKings Poker Introduces New VIP Shop

August 17, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

While the RedKings VIP program has always been very +EV to participate in, with up to 40% return achievable, the room has now introduced a VIP shop to further enhance the quality of its offers. Players can purchase electronics, branded gear, tickets and vouchers for their crowns.

Online Poker

Cal42688 on Vacation, Pessagno Takes Over Lead Again

August 16, 2013 at 1:30 PM |

Three players got ahead of Calvin ‘cal42688’ Anderson in the online MTT money list, while he has been on vacation. ‘Cal42688’ has nevertheless stated that he would be back before the WCOOP.

Poker Tournaments

Changes to EPT 10 Announced by Neil Johnson via Forum

August 15, 2013 at 12:19 PM |

Neil Johnson, PokerStars’ specialist for live tournaments posted yesterday in the 2+2 forum the planned changes to the 10th season of the European Poker Tour. While most press releases come out in the course of the next weeks, you can catch a preview below.

Online Poker

French Regulated Market Traffic Drops under Italian

August 14, 2013 at 1:12 PM |

For the first time since the introduction of the regulation, the size of the French market shrank to below that of the Italian.

World Record Attempt at Montesino

August 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM |

The Montesino Casino in Vienna, Austria is organising an attempt to break the world record of poker endurance. The current record is 120 hours and 20 minutes, held by Barry Denson.

Lost & Found

Ivey v Mader - WSOP Hand Analysis

August 13, 2013 at 1:20 PM |

One of the most interesting hands of this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event was played down on Day 3 between poker icon Phil Ivey and an amateur competitor, Phil Mader. See if the legend could best his opponent or if Mader was cunning enough to escape Ivey.

David Sklansky to Alter Holdem Games

August 12, 2013 at 4:03 PM |

Even though Hold’em continues to dominate the poker popularity charts, David Sklansky has recently proposed alterations to the game, receiving mixed reactions.

Poker Players

TPirahna Enters PokerStars Hall of Fame

August 12, 2013 at 12:56 PM |

As the first ever primarily fix limit player, Anthony ‘TPiranha’ Pirone got inducted into the PokerStars Hall of Fame after accumulating over 5 million VPPs.

Poker Tournaments

Play from Spain and Win Your Seat Next to Ronaldo

August 11, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

Spanish players of PokerStars now not only have a chance to win a seat at EPT Barcelona but also to sit next to no other than the Phenomenon of football, Brazilian soccer ace Ronaldo.

Poker Rooms

Online Traffic Expected to Hit Annual Low

August 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

The traffic of the global online poker market is expected to hit its annual low point this week. If so, it is still 3% higher than last year’s bottom, which means the re-launch of Full Tilt Poker did have an effect on the global market.

Poker Tournaments

Final WCOOP 2013 Schedule Released

August 9, 2013 at 1:24 PM |

The 12th instalment of the series, this year’s World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) kicks off on 8 September.

Poker Videos

WSOP Main Event Broadcast Part 1-2 Now Online

August 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM |

The 2013 WSOP Main Event has ended for July and we have a November Nine, but we will have to wait until November to finally see them play. ESPN started airing the Main Event to keep us entertained until then, the first two episodes are already online. Watch it now right here at Rakerace.com!

The Big Game VII Streamed Live from Cyprus

August 8, 2013 at 3:10 PM |

The Big Game VII has been announced to take place during the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic stop. The 12 hours long cash game extravaganza will be streamed live on 15 August from the Merit Crystal Cove Casino and Resort, North Cyprus.