ReturnMyRake Poker News - January 2010
11/01/2010 - Amir Vahedi Passes Away
It’s always a sad day in the poker world when one of its beloved members pass away, so it is with deep regret that we say goodbye to one of the best poker players to grace the earth. Amir Vahedi, WSOP bracelet winner and renowned poker pro, passed away last January 8 in Las Vegas because of diabetes.own to a mere 24. The sun shone on one particular player, though – Ryan D’Angelo...Read More
10/01/2010 - PokerStars Caribbean Day 4
It’s Day 4 of the PokerStars Caribbean adventure and the weather seems as if it’s not at all willing to cooperate. Plagued by gloomy skies and tumultuous rains, players and fans alike had no choice but to stay indoors. The majority of the players had a major run in with bad luck too as the field of 62 dwindled down to a mere 24. The sun shone on one particular player, though – Ryan D’Angelo...Read More
09/01/2010 - Doyle Brunson Hits the $5/10 Rooms At Doyle's Room
The idea of Doyle Brunson, the ten-time WSOP Bracelet winner and Godfather of Poker, hitting the $5/10 tables is simply ludicrous. It’s laughable, at best. But most importantly, it’s true. You too can play with him by signing up at Doyle's Room through ReturnMyRake...Read More
08/01/2010 - North American Poker Tour to be Hosted by PokerStars
Though a huge number of poker players and poker fans reside in North America, the amount of attention this part of the world actually receives from PokerStars is rather diminutive. However, PokerStars – the biggest poker site in the net – has decided to brave the elements and host a North American Poker Tour this January...Read More
07/01/2010 - Poker Parlor Set to Open in Delmar
Playing poker online is always fun, but there’s still something special about playing live poker and actually having the cards in your hands. So, you better watch out for Delmar’s new poker parlor, as its set to open this coming Saturday evening...Read More
06/01/2010 - Poker After Dark Gears Up For Season 6
With Season 5 under wraps and the fans still screaming for more, the makers of Poker After Dark have just decided that a 6th season is in order. As always, it will be held at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The first episode is entitled “Commentators III” and will feature, as always, six players namely Howard Lederer, Gabe Kaplan, Ali Nejad, Kara Scott, Mark Gregorich, and Joe Sebok...Read More
05/01/2010 - 2010 Poker Stars Caribbean Adventure: The Bahamas
The action never really lets up in the world of poker as the 2010 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure draws near. This tournament is, perhaps, one of the most anticipated event s in the whole year. This practically means that the Caribbean will be brimming with pros and stars alike this January 4 to 14...Read More
04/01/2010 - Play Poker at UB or Absolute Poker to Watch the Super Bowl XLIV
There are two games in the world that can make a man’s life complete – poker and football. If a guy can play poker and watch football with his buddies, then he practically has it made. But Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker have found a way to make the deal even sweeter by adding a couple of Super Bowl XLIV Tickets to the usual online poker bouts...Read More
03/01/2010 - RedKings Launches the Easiest Point Race Ever
One of the best things about poker sites is that they not only provide us with great entertainment and riveting competition, but they also provide us with ways in which we can win various freebies, and really, who doesn’t like freebies? This time around, RedKings is launching its $150,000 Point Per Day Program. It’s practically the biggest and easiest point race in the history of poker...Read More
01/01/2010 - XBLINK Builds $11 Into A Whopping 6-Figure Amount
It’s out with the old and in with the new as we say goodbye to the fantastic year of 2009and say hello to 2010. With the way things are going right now, it seems that we’re going to say goodbye to Isildur1, who entertained us for the better half of 2009, and hello to XBLINK who, just before the start of the New Year, built his $11 into an impressive six-figure amount in just five days...Read More
