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Two terms that are often used interchangeably in online poker are rakeback and poker cashback. And most people think that they’re the same thing because, basically, they almost are. However, there are some notable differences between poker cashback and rakeback, and here’s a comparison of each one: Poker Cashback As the name implies, cashback puts money back in online poker players’ pockets based on the rake they pay. The amount of poker cashback that a player receives depends on the online poker room that they’re playing at, and usually the VIP status they hold. For example, at Carbon Poker, players …

Carbon Poker has just revealed that their website will undergo a complete overhaul in March. In addition to this, they’ll also be changing their VIP program to provide even more prizes for online poker players. While the changes aren’t specific for the poker software or website, Carbon did send out an email to its affiliates that read, “The redesign includes an all-new logo, site, and VIP program, among many other things, and will resolve a number of limitations the old site had while giving us a number of key strengths to work with going forward.” If you’re scared that Carbon …

Sometimes it’s tough finding Omaha promotions since everything in online poker seems to revolve around holdem poker.  Thankfully, there are places like Everest Poker where people can go to find Omaha promotions.  Everest’s latest deal involving Omaha poker is called “Omaha Nights.” Omaha Nights happens every Thursday at 18:00 GMT and 20:00 GMT, and both times offer a separate poker tournament.  The 18:00 GMT tournament is only $5 + $0.50 to enter with the prize pool offering $1,000 guaranteed.  Those who play poker in the 20:00 GMT tournament only have to pay a $2 + $0.20 buy-in, and the prize …

Unless you’re one of the multi-millionaire online poker players at Full Tilt Poker, chances are that you still rely on freerolls to build your bankroll.  After all, free poker tournaments give you the chance to win lots of cash without having to risk any of your own money.  If you’re in the business of hunting for big freeroll poker games, you should definitely take a look at the new one offered by PokerStars.  PokerStars is offering a $15,000 Monthly Million freeroll that’s an upgrade over the previous $10,000 freeroll.  With an extra $5,000 in the prize pool, this poker tournament …

Card Rush XL was one of the most popular online poker deals at Party Poker since it offered 1.8 million different prizes.  And now Card Rush XL is back again in October! You only need to do a couple of things to participate in Card Rush XL; the first is downloading the poker software and the second is earning 5 Party Points.  As soon you earn 5 Party Points you’ll receive your first prize, which could be cash, Party Points, or even a free poker tournament entry.  Once you’ve received your first card, the rest of the prizes will be …

There is no sign of the World Poker Tour slowing down anytime soon since this casino poker organization is constantly adding new tournaments.  And their newest poker tournament is the Amnéville event in France.  It’s uncertain how much money will be offered in the prize pool at Amnéville, but most WPT events offer several million dollars.  And while none of this may interest you yet, consider this: you could play poker in the first ever Amnéville tournament absolutely free through Party Poker. That’s because Party Poker is giving out $7,000 prize packages for this prestigious event, and all you have …

It’s time to celebrate at PokerStars because they are drawing closer to their 50 billionth hand.  Most of the celebrating will be done by PokerStars players since the world’s biggest online poker room is offering several deals totaling over $1 million. One of the online poker deals that Stars is offering in celebration of hand number 50 billion are cash game bonuses.  During every millionth hand leading up to 50 billion poker hands, each player at the table will receive a $50 bonus.  Each player will also get $50 for every VIP point earned during the last 50 hands leading …

With many nerds already talking about their fantasy football teams, you can probably tell that the NFL season is here.  And Carbon Poker is just as excited as anyone about the 2010 NFL season with their Gridiron Grind promotion. Gridiron Grind – a.k.a. Touchdown – is a new promo offered by Carbon that combines two very popular games in poker and football.  To participate in Touchdown, all Carbon players need to do is visit the poker software and activate the promotion.  Once the promotion has been activated, players can hit the real money poker tables and start playing.  The Touchdown …

The Spanish Poker Tour is one of the hottest new casino poker organizations in the world.  And now you have an opportunity to play on the Spanish Poker Tour absolutely free through Everest Poker.  That’s because Everest is giving people the chance to play for $2,500 prize packages to different SPT events.  Players can still qualify for the following Spanish Poker Tour events by playing in satellites and qualifiers: SPT Castellón: August 20-22 SPT Valencia: October 1–3 SPT Sevilla: November 5–7 SPT Grand Finale: November 23–27  The first three holdem poker events will offer players a €150,000 guaranteed prize pool, …

Never in the history of online poker has a room offered 1.8 million prizes in a single promotion.  But that’s exactly what Party Poker is doing with their Card Rush XL promotion. Prizes aren’t hard to earn either because every time you get 15 points by playing in poker games at Party Poker, you’ll receive a card.  Once you get a card, you can simply visit your Party Poker account to reveal the prize.  Some of the prizes include entries into free poker tournaments, travel prize packages, and of course cash. As mentioned before, all you have to do is …