2021-03-17 00:13
The PaiWangLuo Network has long been a leader in the crypto-currency online gaming space with its member sites having added Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to their cashiers years ago… Read More
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An online poker focused blog. Topics generally include commentary on existing and proposed legislation, evaluations of the safety of various brands, thoughts on new software releases, and more.
2021-03-13 05:39
Professional Rakeback was established in 2006. Since then, we have grown with the help of our loyal customers, and with that growth has come a certain degree of marketing power.Like any good… Read More
2021-03-06 07:38
Various online poker rooms have their particular areas of focus and domains in which they shine. This is true of Intertops, which is among the best internet poker organizations as far as an… Read More
2021-03-05 23:49
Join smiling leprechauns and magical fairies in the celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day on Paddy’s Lucky Forest by Real Time Gaming (RTG). Released just in time for the immensely… Read More
2021-03-02 16:09
Being able to receive special offers from your favored online poker site is all a part of what makes joining them so appealing. Fortunately, if a group of poker rooms are a part of the same… Read More
2021-02-25 06:09
Donkhouse Brags and BeatsAccepts players around the world, including USA Broad array of poker variants supportedCross-platform compatibilityNo fees for running a group and no rake takenPlay… Read More
2021-02-16 16:14
Many people know of the 5Dimes gaming brand as being one of the leading global operators in the online gambling industry. Originally based in Costa Rica, the brand provided its services to v… Read More
2021-02-10 07:05
If you check on some poker forums or Reddit, you'll find hundreds of threads discussing the subject of online poker being rigged, usually with one very angry individual who's certain that on… Read More
2021-02-04 14:47
It was just over one month ago that we reported on Chris Moneymaker saying his goodbye to PokerStars after 17 years as an ambassador. As one of the most prominent members of the brand, it ca… Read More
2021-01-30 21:45
BetOnline and the rest of the Chico Poker Network (Sportsbetting.ag, TigerGaming) have just been caught with their pants down around their ankles. And no, they were not rehearsing for an exc… Read More
2021-01-28 12:09
Online sports betting has been gaining quite the large amount of traction in various US states recently. Ever since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protecti… Read More
2021-01-22 14:31
While most people in the United States were focused on the exit of Donald Trump and the inauguration of new President Joe Biden, a few others took notice of something else. Essentially, the… Read More
2021-01-16 23:46
Driver's licenses, utility bills, bank account statements: These are all examples of routine paperwork that most of us handle on a regular basis. Besides fulfilling their original roles, the… Read More
2021-01-11 15:48
With Bitcoin prices recently reaching an all-time high, topping $40,000 per coin, Bitcoin-denominated poker sites have had to adjust certain aspects of their operations. Notably, the increas… Read More
2021-01-07 02:36
After a few years during which their licensing details were murky at best, several gaming sites associated with the PaiWangLuo Network have revealed that they have obtained licensure from Cu… Read More
2021-01-05 10:36
PokerStars is one of the world’s biggest online poker sites, and it has enjoyed the benefits of having numerous top-tier players operating as brand ambassadors for it throughout the ye… Read More
2020-12-28 09:13
This year has taken us from bad to worse as it has progressed with multiple issues related to the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the fact that many land-based poker rooms and other gambling es… Read More
2020-12-28 04:49
Sail the high seas with the Vikings' Victory slot from Makitone Gaming and get ready for a reel pillaging tour that can net you wins of up to 600 times your bet in a single spin. Your treasu… Read More
2020-12-26 05:08
As serious poker players, we here at ProfRB – and our readers – are masters at evaluating evidence, impartially recalling past events, and making objective decisions without bein… Read More
2020-12-22 12:11
As if 2020 wasn’t a bad enough year for gambling operators, it seems as though things have become even worse for one operator in Flutter Entertainment. It was about two years ago that… Read More
2020-12-13 08:44
Show | Hide1. Poker: Online > Live?2. Play Money 2.1. PokerStars 2.2. DonkHouse 2.3. Mobile Apps3. Real Money 3.1. Poker Law 3.2. Payments 3.3… Read More
2020-12-07 14:00
GGPoker has been drawing more attention to itself in recent times with the signing of various high-profile names as ambassadors, attempting to enhance its brand in the crowded field of onlin… Read More
2020-12-02 07:29
PredictIt.org Brags and BeatsAccepts American customers Wide menu of political events coveredSite has approval of government officialsHigh fees on profits and withdrawalsLow $850 cap on maxi… Read More
2020-11-16 12:09
It seems as though more U.S. states are making a move toward introducing regulated sports betting to their residents. Gambling law changes were actually on the ballots of four states recentl… Read More
2020-11-10 00:44
The recent 2020 U.S. Presidential Election was not only the biggest political event of the year but also the largest betting market. Eager punters put down their action on the victors in var… Read More
2020-11-08 05:42
We’ve recently shared with our readers a message we received speculating that something was not right with the random number generator used by one of the online poker sites that we rep… Read More
2020-11-06 07:18
Rounder Casino Brags and BeatsAmericans, Canadians, and Australians accepted $99 no deposit bonus100% up to $3,000 first deposit bonusMany poker variants supportedLifetime VIP Program… Read More
2020-11-02 10:28
Tennessee, The Volunteer State, has officially become the 20th U.S. state to launch a sports betting market for its residents. The first TN sportsbooks went live at 12:01 a.m. local time on… Read More
2020-10-28 09:42
Things have been very quiet on the advance of legalized sports betting throughout the United States recently. Then again, with fewer sports currently taking place, it’s likely that it… Read More
2020-10-27 16:16
Here at ProfessionalRakeback, we are not just superb poker players and enthusiastic fans of the game. We also like to think of ourselves as educators, helping to dispel myths about online po… Read More
2020-10-11 16:06
We here at ProfessionalRakeback are always on the alert for industry developments that could affect our readers. Our interest was therefore piqued when we found out that BetOnline (and by ex… Read More
2020-10-06 09:50
There seems to be little chance of the Mike Postle cheating scandal going away any time soon as the accused man himself has now filed his own lawsuit. Following a recently reported Twitter t… Read More
2020-10-06 05:09
On Thursday, Oct. 1, the province of Alberta, Canada unveiled its new government-operated and -regulated online gambling site. Called Play Alberta, it is run by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor an… Read More
2020-10-04 01:15
In a statement dated Wednesday, Sept. 30, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has reached an agreement to resolve the ongoing criminal case against offshore online bookmaker 5Di… Read More
2020-10-02 02:17
Beleaguered Australian brick-and-mortar casino operator Crown Resorts has announced that it will be halting all junket-related business dealings until June 30, 2021. The announcement from Cr… Read More
2020-09-29 05:59
We have received word through our affiliate contacts that Bodog Asia (Bodog88) and Bodog India have “ceased business operations” as of Sept. 28, 2020. These organizations are spo… Read More
2020-09-25 10:15
It was in March of this year that we reported on a cheating scandal brought against professional poker player Mike Postle. Unlike many instances of alleged cheating, this one involved a live… Read More
2020-09-25 07:20
We've already written about the surge in online poker during the coronavirus bullshit as people whose normal work and recreation schedules were disrupted sought out entertaining ways to pass… Read More
2020-09-19 08:29
Show | Hide1. BF Events2. Background2.1. UIGEAs 2.2. Dan Tzvetkoff3. Crime Details3.1. More Info4. Arrests4.1. Overseas 4.2. Guilty?5. &nb&hell…Read More
2020-09-11 10:31
Stoyan Madanzhiev of Bulgaria, a relative unknown in professional poker circles, has picked up the first place finish in the World Series of Poker Main Event to grab a huge prize of $3,904,6… Read More
2020-09-10 04:18
Costa Rica-based sportsbook 5Dimes unexpectedly announced on Monday, Sept. 7 that it would stop serving customers from the United States. These users will be unable to make bets starting on… Read More
2020-09-03 08:40
One of the most exciting poker formats is set to arrive at Americas Cardroom with wave after wave of Progressive Knock Outs readying themselves to come your way. This includes a $5 million g… Read More
2020-09-01 14:39
Anyone wanting to get involved in a tournament series with $2.5 million guaranteed should take a look at the Championship Online Poker Series (COPS) at the Chico Poker Network, which include… Read More
2020-08-25 10:09
Here at ProfessionaRakeback, we're concerned mostly about online poker sites and everything related to them, but once in a while, we broaden our horizons to include other types of gaming too… Read More
2020-08-22 08:00
Show | Hide1. SwCPoker 2. Blockchain.Poker 3. Nitrogen Poker4. Anon Poker Benefits4.1. Other Sites 4.2. Bitcoin5. FAQID verificatio… Read More
2020-08-21 08:04
The Australian government has been quite serious in its attempts to block what it deems as illegal offshore gambling platforms. Ever since it passed the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill i… Read More
2020-08-07 08:54
The Twitter world has been blowing up recently over the online heat between Daniel “KidPoker” Negreanu and Doug “WCGRider” Polk. The pair, who have long been bitter o… Read More
2020-08-03 05:45
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2020-07-31 06:57
Daniel “KidPoker” Negreanu is a six-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and two-time World Poker Tour (WPT) champion. Yet, that doesn’t make it OK for him to… Read More
2020-07-20 06:16
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, West Virginia became the latest state with a licensed online gaming economy, joining New Jersey, Delaware, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. The first legalized WV inter… Read More
2020-07-18 06:40
Is Bovada legit? Is Bovada rigged? There are people in both camps and they just can't agree, so in this article we'll dig deep into the small matter of Bovada's honesty towards players and s… Read More
2020-07-16 08:24
Show | Hide1. Betting Options1.1. Moneyline 1.2. Futures 1.3. Totals 1.4. Props2. Betting Sites2.1. Intertops 2.2. Bovada 2.3. BetOnline 2.4. Nitrogen3… Read More
2020-07-05 07:34
Show | Hide1. Betting Options2. Betting Sites2.1. Bovada 2.2. BetOnline 2.3. Nitrogen3. Competitive Overwatch4. Gameplay4.1. Competitive G… Read More
2020-07-03 05:23
On Sunday, July 12, the PaiWangLuo Network of poker sites will be hosting their first tournament ever to have a guarantee of $1 million aptly titled the “$1,000,000 Guaranteed Event.&r&hell…Read More
2020-07-02 05:47
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2020-06-29 09:09
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2020-06-10 05:18
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2020-06-08 09:09
Veronica “Angry_Polak” Brill may have been the first individual to bring claims against of cheating against fellow poker player Mike Postle, but a judge has pretty much given the… Read More
2020-06-01 05:59
Pokerrrr 2 Brags and BeatsUSA, Canada, Australia accepted Android and iOS supportedNeed to join private clubs or tables for real money playPotential payout issuesNo desktop appNo landscape v… Read More
2020-05-23 08:00
PPPoker Brags and BeatsAmericans, Canadians, and Australians allowedAndroid, iOS, and Widows supportedConvoluted agent and club modelReal money play legally dubiousQuestionable payout reliab… Read More
2020-05-15 15:07
It seems as though there’s always something to surprise the online poker world, and the latest revelation comes from an Asian grind house. Recently, a video surfaced that displayed num… Read More
2020-05-10 05:11
CoinPoker Brags and BeatsAmericans, Canadians, and Australians allowedWindows, Mac, Android, and iOS supported5 Card PLO and OFC Pineapple spread in addition to NLHE and PLOBitcoin, Ethereum… Read More
2020-05-04 08:58
If you’re regular enough visitor to ProfessionalRakeback, then you’ll know that we highly recommend Americas Cardroom as a poker room for US players to sign up to and play at. Th… Read More
2020-05-01 07:25
PokerBros Brags and BeatsUSA, Canada, and Australia allowed Android and iOS compatibleNo PC or Mac softwareConfusing agent and club modelDoes not offer sit-n-gosNo landscape mode on mobileRe… Read More
2020-04-27 09:09
One of the largest trade groups within the Australian gambling ecosystem, ClubsNSW, is suing a former employee who exposed certain truths about money laundering taking place at some of the c… Read More
2020-04-22 03:43
The newest international poker room to open its doors is Poker.com. This is a Bitcoin-only room that conducts all cashier functions and gameplay in this increasingly popular crypto-currency… Read More
2020-04-22 03:43
Show | Hide1. Poker Games 2. Software 3. Promotions 4. Rakeback 5. Deposits 6. Withdrawals 7. Mobile Gaming 8. … Read More
2020-04-20 17:37
The Winning Poker Network (WPN) serves multiple recommended online poker sites, including Americas Cardroom and Black Chip Poker. And while normally this would be a highly efficient poker ne… Read More
2020-04-04 07:06
A series of systematic failings by Caesars Entertainment in multiple UK casinos has led to it being on the receiving end of a £13 million ($16m) fine from the United Kingdom Gambling C… Read More
2020-04-01 17:37
It’s been no secret that online poker has had its ups and downs where volume of traffic is concerned. This is especially true in the United States, where poker rooms that have held ple… Read More
2020-03-19 20:32
The foreseeable future of land-based poker tournaments may currently be in considerable jeopardy, but that doesn’t stop online poker rooms from being able to provide exciting events to… Read More
2020-03-16 02:52
The global pandemic coronavirus has led to the closure of many workplaces, universities, and recreational facilities. If you’re left sitting at home twiddling your thumbs, then maybe i… Read More
2020-03-15 05:15
Chumba Casino Brags and BeatsUSA and Canada welcome (except Washington State and Quebec) Licensed by the Malta Gaming AuthorityFree and real money playQuestionable sweepstakes business model… Read More
2020-03-13 18:43
It’s no secret that the biggest news spreading around the world right now is the coronavirus pandemic. As more confirmed cases and a few resultant deaths are reported on a daily basis… Read More
2020-03-10 10:03
The PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) 2018 event may have been decided around two years ago, but this doesn’t stop things from changing afterwards. And that’s… Read More
2020-03-09 06:11
Every once in a while, a solid-seeming organization turns out to have been built upon a shaky foundation. We believe that we've identified such a rickety construction in the form of Pragmati… Read More
2020-03-06 03:18
Your success in Omaha poker lives and dies by starting hand selection. Since you need a very strong hand in order to win, it's rare for a player to sneak through with some random cards as is… Read More
2020-02-24 02:12
Poker is more popular than ever, with more and more skilled players at every level, so many players are discovering Omaha Hold’em, the pot-limit version specifically, in a quest to fin… Read More
2020-02-20 09:48
Various poker tournaments have already begun this year, but another one is right around the corner. With $125K in guaranteed prizes, this upcoming event from SB Poker is sure to hold plenty… Read More
2020-02-11 19:01
New York poker fans have certainly been having a hard time of it lately, with no movement made on the status of regulating online poker sites by the end of 2019. Yet, it seems as though anot… Read More
2020-02-06 19:19
There’s been plenty of news floating around the world over the past few weeks. Donald Trump’s impeachment. Harry and Meghan’s decision to step down as active members of The… Read More
2020-01-31 13:30
While there has been plenty of terrible news reported recently, perhaps one of the biggest echoing around the world is the impact of the Australian bushfires. The fires have been raging for… Read More
2020-01-30 08:20
Isai Scheinberg, the 73-year-old who co-founded the largest online poker site in the world, PokerStars, chose to give himself up to US authorities recently. Boarding a flight toward New Yor… Read More
2020-01-30 05:09
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2020-01-26 08:25
The United Kingdom has had quite the liberal relationship with just about all forms of gambling for several years now. In fact, the Gambling Act of 2005 has allowed operators from various l… Read More
2020-01-22 19:57
While much of the focus regarding online poker in the United States has been placed on Michigan and West Virginia recently, people may wish to take a look at Nebraska now too. The Cornhuske… Read More
2020-01-15 06:01
It wasn’t so long ago that the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) made the announcement of its plans to exercise its powers over Internet Service Providers to stop g… Read More
2020-01-13 10:19
While it’s accurate to note that several states in the US made quite a lot of progress in 2019 where online gambling is concerned, it’s also true that New York stalled in this a… Read More
2020-01-11 08:48
Questions have been raised over whether PartyPoker is aiming to launch a US poker network throughout the country following an interesting email message promoting entry to one of its events… Read More
2020-01-10 05:57
It’s the start of a new decade and some might also say that this is a time for new beginnings. Well, that’s certainly the case when it comes to poker pro Jason Somerville, who h… Read More
2020-01-08 23:35
Here at ProfessionalRakeback, we're always on the alert for online poker sites that might turn out to be scams. Our interest in this is twofold. First of all, as representatives of upstandi… Read More
2020-01-08 07:38
The end of 2019 was quite an epic time for the State of Michigan as it saw Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) affix her signature to a package of gaming bills that had been forwarded to her desk… Read More
2020-01-07 10:28
It was in November last year that Phil Galfond threw out his Heads-Up Challenge with an aim to bring more attention to his own Run It Once poker platform. Through that challenge, Galfond sa… Read More
2020-01-05 03:54
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2020-01-03 11:18
West Virginia is one of several states that have been pushing for online gaming to become legal for residents in recent times. While things haven’t looked so great for one or two other… Read More
2019-12-27 15:56
There’s quite a treat on the horizon with Americas Cardroom, which aims to provide you with a perfect way to celebrate the New Year. That’s because the Blitz Bonus Builder promo… Read More
2019-12-23 08:07
A major sports betting ring has been uncovered in the province of Ontario, Canada, which has led to authorities making several arrests and seizing multiple items. The gambling ring is said… Read More
2019-12-20 22:38
Things just seem to be going from bad to worse recently for the state of California and its gambling industry outlook. Not only was a raid conducted recently on an establishment posing as a… Read More
2019-12-19 10:38
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2019-12-18 18:13
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