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WSOP – Summary: Events #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45

June 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM |

Due to some recent developments here at Rakerace.com (especially the addition of two new rooms, Tiltao and Betfred), as well as in the poker industry (the suspension of the operating license of Full Tilt Poker), we had little time updating the WSOP results. To make up for it, here is our summary of the latest events.

Moneybookers Stops Business With Full Tilt Poker

June 29, 2011 at 7:59 PM |

Moneybookers has officially announced what was rumored in the last few hours: they stopped business with Full Tilt Poker altogether. Recently the company sent out an email to its registered users, informing them about the situation:

Poker Rooms

AK Poker Club - Now Without Cashout Limitations

June 29, 2011 at 6:53 PM |

Ak Poker Club was very popular amongst players so far, because they offered a weak pool filled with Italian players. However, it kept high rollers away, because there were several cashout limitations and rake/cashout terms. Well, not anymore.

Poker Rooms

BREAKING NEWS - Full Tilt Poker's Operating License Suspended - UPDATED

June 29, 2011 at 3:57 PM |

The news just came in: The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has suspended the operating licence of Full Tilt Poker with immediate effect, as Full Tilt Poker broke U.S. laws, and their operation was illegal.

Poker Rake Races

Betsson Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race (1-31 July)

June 29, 2011 at 1:28 PM |

In July, the Betsson $5,000 cash race continues! Betsson Poker and Rakerace.com continue to cooperate and organize the $5,000 exclusive cash race! In addition, a first deposit bonus and an extraordinary loyalty program are also available for the fans of the Ongame network.

Poker Rake Races

InterPoker Exclusive €5,000 Rake Race in July!

June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM |

The best value race of the month is here, Rakerace.com and InterPoker continue to offer their exclusive rake race with a prize pool of €5,000! The rake race is available to those who registered to InterPoker via our site's link. The promotion runs between July 1-31. Besides the race, you are also eligible for the €1,000 first deposit bonus and the 30% rakeback.

Poker Videos

The Big Game Season 2 Week 1

June 28, 2011 at 4:35 PM |

As we promised, here is the first week of the second (and probably last) season of PokerStars' hit cash game show. The action is back, and however it's not too professional a programme, it is entertaining as ever.

Poker Rake Races

PokerHeaven Exclusive €1,500 Top 7 Rake Race in July

June 27, 2011 at 7:12 PM |

Be in the Top 7 players in July and win! In cooperation with PokerHeaven.com, Rakerace.com organises the exclusive €1,500 rake race between July 1-31 in which only those registering via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. Only the top 7 players will be rewarded! In addition to the rake race offer, PokerHeaven.com provides a €1,000 deposit bonus and 30% rakeback.

Poker Rake Races

Tiltao Exclusive €1,500 Rake Race

June 27, 2011 at 5:46 PM |

To welcome the partnership of Tiltao and Rakerace.com, we organize a €1,500 exclusive rake race for players who register to Tiltao via Rakerace.com. The €500 first deposit bonus is also available to our players.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP – Weekend Results: Events #36, #37, #38, #39

June 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM |

Four events were concluded during the past weekend at the WSOP in Las Vegas: the $2,500 NLHE (won by Mikhail Lakhitov), the $10,000 HORSE (Fabrice Soulier), the $1,500 NLHE (Arkadiy Tsinis) and the $2,500 Pot Limit Hold’em/Omaha (Mitch Schock).

Poker Rooms

New 4in1 Poker Room on Rakerace.com: Tiltao

June 27, 2011 at 4:36 PM |

Rakerace.com welcomes its newest partner, Tiltao! Tiltao is a special poker room, where our players can play in 4 individual poker networks. As addition, we provide an exclusive rake race for our registered users.

Poker Rake Races

Betfred Poker $5,000 Exclusive Cash Race 1 – 31 July

June 27, 2011 at 2:14 PM |

Rakerace.com introduces Betfred Poker! The room that is part of the iPoker Network offers a $5,000 private cash race in July only for Rakerace.com players! Moreover, you are also eligible for the exceptional first deposit bonus and the room’s VIP membership.

Poker Rooms

New iPoker Room at Rakerace.com: Betfred Poker

June 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM |

44 years in the market, over 840 local offices in the United Kingdom and a $5,000 exclusive rake race only for Rakerace.com players; Betfred Poker is the ultimate solution for everyone looking for an iPoker room!

Poker Videos

The PokerStars Big Game Returns with Season 2

June 25, 2011 at 5:11 PM |

In this troubled time of poker history, many poker shows were terminated, or cut altogether after the Black Friday. PokerStars handled the situation rather well, which is exemplified by the debut of the second season of their hit TV show, The Big Game. The first episode will be released on June 27.

Poker Girls

WPT Magazine 20 Hottest Women in Poker List

June 25, 2011 at 2:05 PM |

In their June issue, WPT Magazine has released a list of the women whom they think are the top 20 hottest in the poker world. The winner is Tatjana Pasalic, followed by Melanie Iglesias and Joanna Krupa. The poker community feels the list is incomplete, and sometimes unfair.

Online Poker

Howard Lederer Cannot Make Any Comments

June 24, 2011 at 4:09 PM |

QuadJacks.com reporters met Howard Lederer before a restaurant in Las Vegas yesterday in the evening. Lederer apparently did not expect questions and refused to answer, saying he could not make any comments. He also hinted, when asked further about the date any more information could be revealed, that “When we are ready.” He then drove away in his car.

Poker Players

Tobey 'Spiderman' Maguire Sued for Illegal Poker

June 23, 2011 at 6:18 PM |

Tobey Maguire was sued by hedge fund manager Bradley Ruderman for playing in an illegal poker game. Ruderman wants his $311,200 back, which he lost to Maguire. Ruderman plans to tie other celebrities to his complaint.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #34 and Event #35 - $1,000 NLHE and $5,000 PLO 6-max

June 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM |

Mark Schmid won WSOP Event #34 $1,000 NLHE, taking home $488,283. Event #35 $5,000 PLO 6-max victory went to poker pro Jason Mercier, who got his second PLO WSOP bracelet after the one from 2009.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Exclusive $3,000 Cash Race 24 June – 24 July

June 22, 2011 at 2:36 PM |

Betfair and Rakerace.com proudly presents a $3,000 cash race running from 24th June to 24th July. Only players registering to Betfair via Rakerace.com are eligible to participate. In addition to the $1,400 Betfair Live package first prize and the other winnings worth a total of $3,000, Betfair also offers a first deposit bonus and its own central races.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #32 and Event #33 - $1,500 NLHE and $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low

June 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM |

Kirk Caldwell is the fourth Canadian to win a golden bracelet in this year’s WSOP, taking down Event #32 $1,500 NLHE. In Event #33 $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Phil Hellmuth once again got close to his 12th bracelet but eventually lost to Eric Rodawig heads-up.

Online Poker

SuperStar Showdown: Blom Beats Cao for $150,000

June 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM |

Viktor Blom has won a clear victory over Rui Cao in last Sunday’s SuperStar Showdown session, taking his opponent’s entire challenge bankroll of $150,000 in 2,257 hands.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #30 and Event #31 - $1,000 Seniors NLHE Championship and $3,000 PLO

June 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM |

James Hess won the WSOP Championship for players over the age of 50, the $1,000 Seniors NLHE (Event #30). The golden bracelet for winning the $3,000 PLO event (WSOP #31) went for $10,000 PLH Championship 3rd finisher Sam Stein.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP – Weekend Results: Events #25, #26, #27, #28, #29

June 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM |

Five of the events concluded during the weekend were $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low, $2,500 NLHE 6-max, $10,000 Limit Hold'em, $1,500 NLHE and $2,500 10-Game Mix/6-Handed. First prizes went to Chris Viox, Oleksii Kovalchuk, Daniel Idema, Andy Frankenberger and Chris Lee, respectively.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #23 and Event #24 - $2,500 8-Game and $5,000 NLHE Shootout

June 17, 2011 at 7:36 PM |

After playing at several WSOP final tables, John Monnette won the $2,500 8-Game event, defeating Eric Buchman heads-up. Canadian poker pro Mark Radoja took down Event #24 $5,000 NLHE Shootout for $436,568.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #21 and Event #22 – $10,000 Seven Card Stud and $1,500 PLO

June 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM |

French poker pro Bertand ’ElkY’ Grospellier won WSOP $10,000 Seven Card Stud (Event #21), making it to the Triple Crown with a WPT and an EPT title. Victory in $1,500 PLO (Event #22) was Elie Payan’s, another French player who won his first live event championship ever.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Saturday Line-Up: New Events Launch on 25th June

June 16, 2011 at 6:46 PM |

PokerStars has introduced the Saturday Line-Up, a new set of tournaments kicking off on 25th June. The Line-Up includes seven new, weekly events that range from $2.22 to $55 in buy-ins. All tourneys have at least $20,000 guaranteed prize pools.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #19 and Event #20 - $2,500 Limit Hold’em and $1,000 NLHE

June 16, 2011 at 5:33 PM |

Darren Woods won WSOP Event #19 $2,500 Limit Hold’em, which makes him the third British player to win a bracelet in this year’s championship. Event #20 $1,000 NLHE was taken down by Jason Somerville, who single-handedly (pun intended) defeated Yashar Darian heads-up.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #17 and Event #18 - $1,500 HORSE and $1,500 NLHE

June 15, 2011 at 5:04 PM |

American online pro Aaron Steury won the $1, 500 HORSE (WSOP #17) event, defeating Michael Chow heads-up. The $1,500 NLHE (WSOP #18) title went to Foster Hays, who earned his first live tournament victory ever.

Poker Players

Patrik Antonius Wins Tennis Prop Bet Against Brandon Adams

June 14, 2011 at 7:07 AM |

As the two players agreed in January, Brandon Adams and Patrik Antonius indeed played their prop bet tennis match in Las Vegas. Brandon Adams didn't have a chance of winning, Antonius defeated him 6-0, 6-1.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Event #15 and Event # 16 – $1,500 PLH and $10,000 2-7 Draw Lowball

June 13, 2011 at 2:41 PM |

Brian ‘tsarrast‘ Rast won WSOP Event #15 $1,500 PLH, defeating Allen ‘Chainsaw’ Kessler heads-up. Event #16 $10,000 2-7 Draw Lowball was taken down by John Juanda, who managed to turn the tide in the HU against Phil Hellmuth.