2024-04-18 15:03
PREV MAR 2/2)The gambling world won’t let you rest for long before even more bizarre and curious stories come to light. It seems like only yesterday we were informing you of the 20-min… Read More
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2024-04-17 12:09
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, police in the small South Carolina town of Irmo shut down an alleged illegal gambling ring, arresting 10 and seizing $15,000 in cash. The participants were enga… Read More
2024-04-13 20:11
One of the most prestigious online poker tournaments, the $2,650-buyin VENOM, starts tomorrow, April 14, 2024, at ACR Poker. It can also be accessed through ACR's sister sites on the Winning… Read More
2024-04-10 03:28
The VENOM tournament, hosted by ACR Poker and its partners on the Winning Poker Network, promises to be one of the premier online poker events of the year. With $12.5 million in guaranteed p… Read More
2024-04-09 22:24
Show | Hide1. Advantages of Online Roulette2. Top Sites for Online Roulette2.1. BetOnline 2.2. Bovada 2.3. Ignition Casino 2.4. Wild Casino 2.5. Cafe Ca… Read More
2024-04-03 10:34
PREV MAR 1/2)What could be better than starting a new month with some more entertaining tales from the poker and gambling worlds? We can’t think of anything. Which is why we have decid… Read More
2024-04-02 20:15
One of the largest online poker tournaments of the year is coming up in the form of the VENOM at ACRPoker and the rest of the Winning Poker Network. This massive competition guarantees a who… Read More
2024-04-01 23:42
Show | Hide1. Advantages of Online Craps2. Top Sites for Playing Craps2.1. MyBookie 2.2. Cafe Casino 2.3. BetOnline 2.4. Bovada 2.5. Wild Casino3.  &hell…Read More
2024-03-31 04:33
Are you prepared to embark on an exciting journey into a Zorro-esque slot world with a striped raccoon at the helm? Do exciting bonus rounds and massive line pays with wild symbols entice yo… Read More
2024-03-30 13:56
There's a lot to be said for online poker sites, which are our bread and butter here at Professional Rakeback. However, live poker has its thrills too: You can stare into the fish's eyes and… Read More
2024-03-22 19:07
Show | Hide1. Top Sites for Playing Baccarat1.1. MyBookie 1.2. Slots.lv 1.3. SB Casino 1.4. Ignition 1.5. Payday Casino2. What is Baccarat? 3. Ho… Read More
2024-03-18 08:38
PREV FEB 2/2)We’re back!And we’ve got some enjoyable, amusing and outrightly bizarre stories to let you in on. Over the past couple of weeks, some fantastic, entertaining moments… Read More
2024-03-15 12:42
The Winning Poker Network's record-setting $12.5 million guaranteed VENOM tournament is coming up in April, and there are thousands of free seats up for grabs in Venom Fever. This is a serie… Read More
2024-03-13 05:49
SwcPoker, the most popular bitcoin-only online poker room, is hosting a 2024 March Madness Bitcoin Poker Series. This consists of 64 events running from March 22 to April 7 with guaranteed p… Read More
2024-03-12 08:12
On Friday, March 8, 2024, leading online poker site ACRPoker announced that it had signed prominent poker professional Tom “durrr” Dwan as its latest Team Pro. Dwan thus joins su… Read More
2024-03-09 06:33
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Bally Casino became the first licensed online casino in Rhode Island. It's open to anyone physically within the borders of Rhode Island who's 21 years of age or ol… Read More
2024-03-08 19:15
Online slots and other games of chance have experienced quite an increase in popularity over the past few years with the advent of social casinos, like Chumba Casino. As the popularity of th… Read More
2024-03-04 12:59
PREV FEB 1/2)Here we are again to provide you with a look into the gambling world’s bizarre and mysterious stories from the past couple of weeks. We all like to hear about the odd occu… Read More
2024-02-28 17:24
Have you ever seen the big Plinko board on the popular daytime TV show “The Price is Right”? This exciting portion of the popular game show has become an increasingly popular med… Read More
2024-02-20 02:38
The Winning Poker Network, including ACR Poker, True Poker, and Black Chip Poker, is currently running The Online Super Series (OSS). Of particular note is the fact that several of the Main… Read More
2024-02-18 15:50
On Friday, Feb. 16, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) released its full schedule for 2024's annual poker festival. The action returns to the Paris Las Vegas Casino and Horseshoe Las Vegas Cas… Read More
2024-02-18 15:39
On Feb. 15, 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it had blocked another bunch of supposedly illegal gambling websites catering to Australians.In this… Read More
2024-02-15 11:32
PREV (JAN 2/2)We’ll never tire of bringing you entertaining, intriguing stories from the poker and gambling worlds. So much happens that you may not expect or find much more amusing th… Read More
2024-02-14 20:44
Will the Book of Darkness grant you great wins and adequate adventure? Do multiple exciting bonuses alongside high-quality graphics, exhilarating gameplay, and a theme including fighters, wi… Read More
2024-02-14 07:27
BetOnline and the rest of the Chico Poker Network are hosting a King of the Ring Progressive Knockout Series from Feb. 25 through March 3. There's $1 million in guaranteed prizes in this ser… Read More
2024-02-10 13:42
Having just concluded a Festive Period, CoinPoker is keeping the excitement going with a Winter KO Series running from February 16 to 25. There's more than ₮100,000 guaranteed over 30… Read More
2024-01-29 14:35
PREV (JAN 1/2)There are always freaky and amusing things taking place in the gambling world, whether online or offline. It stands to reason that there is always likely to be at least one sto… Read More
2024-01-29 07:23
ACRPoker has made the sudden and surprising decision to stop doing business in Germany. Players from this country will have to request their final cashouts before Monday, Jan. 29. On that da… Read More
2024-01-26 04:52
Sweepstakes poker site Global Poker has indicated that it will soon cease doing business with customers from Michigan. Existing users from The Wolverine State have until Feb. 1, 2024 to rede… Read More
2024-01-17 11:23
PREV (DEC 2/2)We love informing you of the weird and wonderful things that go on in the world of poker and gambling. The odd stories that can link up to the industry seemingly come from out… Read More
2024-01-16 17:42
On Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, the first licensed sportsbooks in Vermont opened for business. As called for in state law, these operators are conducting their business solely online; there's no… Read More
2024-01-13 09:03
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) is at it again, handing out massive fines for failures to adhere to ever-tightening gambling rules. The latest incident involves Gamesys Operati… Read More
2024-01-10 16:25
On Wednesday, Jan. 3, the Delaware Lottery announced the launch of its first licensed online sportsbooks. In-person sports betting was already possible at the state's three retail casino loc… Read More
2024-01-05 12:05
PREV (DEC 1/2)Now that the Christmas and New Year period is over, we thought it would be good to look back on some of the amusing stories that closed out 2023 and started 2024. The past fort… Read More
2024-01-04 17:09
An online poker cheating scandal has come to light whereby a user known as “Moneytaker69” was able to access illicit information on the GGPoker platform to gain an unfair advanta… Read More
2023-12-30 16:17
Fans of crypto poker, rejoice! For it's almost time for the CoinPoker Winter Showdown: a series of 64 poker tournaments running from Jan. 5 – 14. CoinPoker is billing this as its &ldqu&hell…Read More
2023-12-24 15:39
A popular fixture of the SwCPoker annual schedule, the Bitcoin Poker Holiday Series (BPHS) returns again for 2023. There are 45 events with a total of 2,000,000 chips guaranteed, which is eq… Read More
2023-12-19 11:25
PREV (NOV 2/2)It’s almost the end of 2023, and with the approach of Christmas, there’s plenty of space for celebrating. How you choose to do that is entirely up to you, but you m… Read More
2023-12-16 19:43
On Dec. 13, 2023, the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) announced that it had blocked another group of supposedly illegal gambling sites.The ACMA has frequently asked Aust… Read More
2023-12-16 08:16
High-stakes online poker used to be very prevalent before Black Friday with many observers eagerly watching the antics of poker high rollers, like Viktor “Isildur1” Blom, Tom &ld&hell…Read More
2023-12-09 14:32
On Dec. 6, 2023, the Senate of Australia announced that it had adopted a new law banning credit card use for the purposes of gambling online. This new measure, called the Interactive Gamblin… Read More
2023-12-08 08:58
CoinPoker has declared a Festive Period spanning from Dec. 1, 2023 to Jan. 31, 2024. During this time, there's a lot for poker players to look forward to, including a tournament series, free… Read More
2023-12-03 08:16
Hopes for any possible Indiana real money online gaming bill appearing in 2024 have been dashed according to comments made by state legislative leaders. This is because of the negative atmos… Read More
2023-12-01 11:59
PREV (NOV 1/2)The poker and gambling scenes are filled with entertainment, and we don’t solely mean from the perspective of the players. Sometimes, even those on the outside can find t… Read More
2023-11-30 22:45
Toward the end of November 2023, the Tasmanian Liquor & Gaming Commission (TLGC) along with the government of Tasmania announced that all poker clubs and real money poker games taking pl… Read More
2023-11-29 06:42
Though the emphasis in online poker is generally on No Limit Texas Hold'em, fans of Pot Limit Omaha can rejoice this December with the MO MO MO PLO promotion running at ACR Poker and other r… Read More
2023-11-27 08:41
A series of hacking incidents has hit both brick-and-mortar as well as online casinos over the past few months, leaving corporate executives, IT personnel, and accounting departments reeling… Read More
2023-11-20 20:41
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, five casinos and a horse racing track have forfeited more than $67,000 won by gamblers who were underage or who had placed themselves on a list to be excluded f… Read More
2023-11-18 06:11
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, West Virginia became the fifth state to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). This is a compact that allows participating states to pool their re… Read More
2023-11-17 17:12
PREV (OCT 2/2)November has hit its stride already, and as the nights grow darker, the winter chill starts to set in. Yet this has done nothing to stem the flow of amusing stories coming from… Read More
2023-11-05 04:07
PREV (OCT 1/2)We’re always up for a laugh at ProfessionalRakeback; something you may already be aware of if you’ve read our Freaky Fortnight series before. That’s why we&rs&hell…Read More
2023-11-03 19:03
The Seven Network Operations Ltd (Seven) has reportedly breached online content rules and regulations by running gambling advertising outside the allowed times outlined by the ACMA. The rule… Read More
2023-10-27 23:55
Your bankroll may be as flush and robust as Count Dracula after just feeding, but on the other hand, it might be looking a bit skeletal at the moment. Regardless, you can take advantage of t… Read More
2023-10-27 16:03
The ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) has repeatedly taken steps to block access to specific gambling sites that it claims are operating in violation of the Interactive Ga… Read More
2023-10-22 16:37
Crash gambling games have become an increasingly popular form of online gambling. These types of games generally consist of the player betting on some kind of rising line or plane and then a… Read More
2023-10-22 11:19
It's fall time, and the leaves are changing colors to brown, but if you're more interested in green, then perhaps the Autumn Poker Series at BetOnline, Sportsbetting.ag, and TigerGaming is f… Read More
2023-10-21 03:11
In many parts of the world, it's getting about time to gear up for colder weather. However, ACR Poker has the cure for the wintertime blues: a poker vacation to a balmy destination resort. A… Read More
2023-10-17 13:35
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for regulating gambling activities throughout Australia, including online gambling and wagering services. A recent ACM… Read More
2023-10-17 10:45
PREV (SEP 2/2)We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – you can’t escape the fun, entertaining and odd stories that crop up in the world of poker and gambling. T… Read More
2023-10-14 22:11
Show | Hide1. Expert Player Opinion 1.1. Advantages/Pros 1.2. Disadvantages/Cons2. Other Opinions 3. Key Performance Indicators4. Highway… Read More
2023-10-07 13:34
Show | Hide1. Our Opinion 2. User Opinions3. Vital Attributes 3.1. Key Characteristics Table 3.2. Key Characteristics Info4. Welcome Bonus… Read More
2023-10-05 23:35
Show | Hide1. Expert Player Opinion 1.1. Advantages/Pros 1.2. Disadvantages/Cons2. Other Opinions 3. Key Performance Indicators4. Comic Pl… Read More
2023-10-03 15:17
PREV (SEP 1/2)It’s never nice to enter the later months of the year when the nights start getting darker earlier. You wake up and it’s dark. You come home from work and it’… Read More
2023-09-27 16:50
Show | Hide1. Expert Player Opinion 1.1. Advantages/Pros 1.2. Disadvantages/Cons2. Other Opinions 3. Important Attributes4. MYB Casino Rev… Read More
2023-09-22 17:49
As a part of standard business practices for the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the agency has banned another 5 online gambling sites that have supposedly breached the… Read More
2023-09-22 04:40
Show | Hide1. Our Opinion 2. User Opinions 3. Prohibited Geos4. Performance Indicators 4.1. KPI Table 4.2. KPI Info5. Welcome Offer… Read More
2023-09-20 09:22
PREV (AUG 2/2)You can always count on the poker and gambling scene to provide entertainment when you need it the most. That’s why our Freaky Fortnight reports always have the most amus… Read More
2023-09-19 17:00
Show | Hide1. Expert Player Opinion 1.1. Advantages/Pros 1.2. Disadvantages/Cons2. Other Opinions 3. Key Performance Indicators4. WinPort… Read More
2023-09-12 13:14
Show | Hide1. Expert Opinion 1.1. Our Opinion 1.2. Other Player Comments2. Performance Indicators 3. Signing Up4. Sports Betting 4.1. Prom… Read More
2023-09-07 13:08
On Sept. 1, 2023, the U.K. Gambling Commission announced that it has suspended the licenses of In Touch Games Limited. This news was announced in a statement on the Gambling Commission websi… Read More
2023-09-05 19:17
Show | Hide1. Expert Player’s Opinion 1.1. Advantages/Pros 1.2. Disadvantages/Cons2. Other Opinions 3. Key Performance Indicators4. … Read More
2023-09-05 09:34
PREV (AUG 1/2)It wouldn’t be right of us to go for too long without bringing you even more entertaining stories from the gambling world. After all, so much happens over the course of a… Read More
2023-09-02 17:41
As we have recently covered on this website, BGaming is a growing and highly popular brand focused on creating unique and enjoyable online gambling games. In this article, our experts will e… Read More
2023-08-30 06:13
Countless poker enthusiasts often seek to spice up their games with the introduction of non-standard rules. Wild cards, 27o bounties, bomb pots, and other optional features promise to keep t… Read More
2023-08-25 16:18
On August 23, 2023, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it had blocked another few online gaming websites for offering supposedly illegal gambling service… Read More
2023-08-22 18:20
Show | Hide1. Expert Player's Opinion1.1. Pros/Advantages/Strengths 1.2. Cons/Disadvantages/Weaknesses2. Other Users' Opinions 3. Performance Ind… Read More
2023-08-22 07:30
On Thursday, Aug. 18, 2023, Rush Street Interactive (RSI) announced that it had been chosen to become the Delaware State Lottery's vendor for online gaming products. RSI thus replaces 888, w… Read More
2023-08-16 15:22
PREV (JUL 2/2)There are some people who say that entertainment is already at a maximum level when it comes to gambling. After all, you’re playing games and getting the chance to win mo… Read More
2023-08-08 20:06
Here at ProfessionalRakeback.com we are primarily concerned with providing relevant and accurate information about online poker. With that being said, we also like to provide information and… Read More
2023-08-05 20:07
Here at ProfessionalRakeback.com, we are primarily committed to providing the best information regarding online poker rooms and sites. Additionally, we also enjoy visiting live poker rooms a… Read More
2023-08-03 10:16
PREV (JUL 1/2)There’s never a dull moment in the world of gambling. And fresh from reading about the hilarious stories that occurred in early July, we’ve got a few more instances… Read More
2023-08-02 10:41
At ProfessionalRakeback.com, we're committed to bringing you the latest news and reviews of online poker sites. However, we also like to dabble in live poker from time to time. Fortune saw u… Read More
2023-07-27 16:35
On July 24, 2023, the Australian Federal Court imposed a massive AU$5 million ($3.4 million) fine on the operator of Redraw Poker for offering unregulated online poker games to Australian ci… Read More
2023-07-26 18:17
As a part of standard business practices for the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority), the agency has banned another five supposedly illegal gambling sites through Australian… Read More
2023-07-25 16:56
BGaming is a popular online casino game developer and creator that has gradually risen to prominence over the past few years by offering excellent advanced casino games that prominently disp… Read More
2023-07-25 10:38
If you're a fan of both poker and crypto-currency, then you can combine your interests with the Coinbase debit card. This card connects with your Coinbase exchange account, letting you spend… Read More
2023-07-19 09:30
The afternoon of Monday, July 17, 2023 saw a new poker champ crowned as Daniel Weinman of Atlanta, Georgia outlasted all his competitors to become the winner of the World Series of Poker (WS… Read More
2023-07-08 05:06
World's largest cryptocurrency-only online poker site CoinPoker is gearing up for its Summer Showdown Series. Running from July 14 to 23, this series consists of 30 events with guaranteed pr… Read More
2023-07-07 08:16
On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, America's Cardroom went live with its rebrand to ACR Poker. The new website is www.acrpoker.eu. Users who type the old URL “www.americascardroom.eu” i… Read More
2023-07-05 07:29
PREV (JUN 1/2)You can always guarantee that something amusing will be taking place in the gambling world. We’ve already highlighted many of these instances in our previous Freaky Fortn… Read More
2023-07-03 12:44
You can always guarantee that something amusing will be taking place in the gambling world. We’ve already highlighted many of these instances in our previous Freaky Fortnight editions… Read More
2023-06-28 09:11
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee (D) signed SB 948 into law, along with identical companion bill HB 6348, legalizing online casino gaming. Rhode Island thus becomes… Read More
2023-06-25 20:45
Here at ProfessionalRakeback.com, we are primarily focused on delivering the best information regarding online poker sites. In addition to our main pursuit, we have also tackled related topi… Read More
2023-06-25 14:19
The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is well underway in Las Vegas, and it appears to be another successful year for poker's premier annual festival. Yet a cheating scandal involving Czech… Read More
2023-06-22 20:02
On June 21, 2023, the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) added another dozen supposedly illegal gambling sites to the blacklist of blocked sites. This is the latest enforce… Read More
2023-06-21 19:26
Here at ProfessionalRakeback.com, we are dedicated to providing the best information possible regarding online poker. As a part of these efforts, we have compared a number of the top interne… Read More
2023-06-20 16:27
Head into the spooky and secretive world of wickedness and witches with the new slot game Wicked Ways. Wicked Ways is a brand-new slot title available only at Bovada and its sister sites lik… Read More
2023-06-19 10:25
PREV (MAY)We have to admit it – we’re always going to be entertained by odd and freaky things happening to other people. Especially when it’s happening to those who are act… Read More
2023-06-17 06:44
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) signed into law H.127, a bill that legalizes sports betting within the state. Unlike many states, Vermont has made no provision f… Read More
2023-06-11 04:22
The North Carolina General Assembly passed a sports betting bill, House Bill 347, on Wednesday, June 8, 2023. The legislation now proceeds to the desk of Governor Roy Cooper (D) who has indi… Read More
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