Why Take Chances? Play With Skill.
Everyone has heard the phrase “poker takes moments to learn, but a lifetime to master.” However, there are few who actually take the significance of this quote to heart. In order to really become...
View ArticlePhil Laak wants to become Poker’s Iron Man
Phil Laak, who is one of poker’s goofiest and most eccentric players, recently made poker news by announcing his plan to break the game’s endurance record. To break the record for most hours spent at...
View ArticlePhil Ivey selling Million Dollar Mansion
Full Tilt Poker pro Phil Ivey, who is regarded by many to be the world’s best holdem poker player, has decided to sell his million dollar Las Vegas mansion for $1.995 million. Ivey has obviously...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Answer to an Early Retirement
There are very few people on this planet who have the luxury of being able to retire at the age of 20. Of course, being amongst the lucky few to be born into a multi-millionaire family helps, but for...
View ArticleGlasgow Rangers grabbed foothold for the Scottish Premier Football League Trophy
After winning 3 – 1 over Aberdeen on Wednesday 7th April the Glasgow Rangers had something to distract them from the reputation of renegade goal keeper Alan McGreggor, who made headlines again earlier...
View ArticleDaniel Negreanu wants Sunglasses Banned at the Poker Table
Poker players wearing sunglasses has been a stereotype within casino poker for years. But PokerStars’ player Daniel Negreanu is one person who doesn’t like this stereotype….in fact, he doesn’t even...
View ArticleMinted Poker has Highest Rakeback Deal
Whether you’re a serious poker player or not, rakeback is crucial because it gives you lots of money back on rake paid. So if you’re not taking advantage of rakeback deals, then you are at a severe...
View ArticleFull Tilt Poker Announce Onyx Cup Series
Full Tilt Poker Onyx Cup Series is a six event series that will feature buy-ins ranging from $100,000 to $300,000. The tour aims to find the best poker player in the world and will boast a total prize...
View ArticleCake Poker Rakeback and $40k Diamond Mine Freerolls
Plenty of people have heard the old saying: “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” but it seems diamonds could well be a poker player’s best friend too thanks to the $40,000 worth of Diamond Mine...
View ArticleRake The Rake Gaming Survey: Take Part and Win Prizes!
If you’re reading our blog, chances are you’re a poker player. However, do you also play video games? Rake The Rake wants to find out more about your poker and video gaming habits, and in addition to...
View ArticleHonest Cabbie explains why he didn’t steal $300k left behind by Poker Pro
Las Vegas cab driver Gerardo Gamboa was recently faced with a very unique situation: should he keep $300,000 that was left behind by a customer, or should he get the money back to its rightful owner....
View ArticleMartin Jacobson: From Chef to WSOP Main Event Champ
As much of the poker world knows by now, Martin Jacboson won the 2014 WSOP Main Event along with a $10 million prize. In the end, the Swede faced off against Norway’s Felix Stephensen in a heads-up...
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