GR88 Poker Software Update Features New Table Stats and Tournament Lobby

6 June 2012 (London, UK) – After a brief closure Tuesday night, GR88.com has re-opened sporting a major poker software update that includes a new Table Stats features, a re-vamped Tournament Lobby and new customizable time zones.

To keep on top of the action at the tables there’s now a dedicated window just for table stats where players can view information such as hands dealt, hands won and flops seen. Also, players can view percentages of pots won both pre and post flop.

For poker tournament players, a detailed tournament lobby page is now available for every tournament. The lobby screen contains vital information about the chosen tournament including a large clock to clearly show when the tournament starts. Also included in the new lobby screen are the player’s current bankroll and VIP points and a direct link to the cashier.

A minor but important change that’s been requested by players is the ability to set the local time zone rather than use the client server time. This feature also automatically changes the listed start times for the tournaments so they are correct for whatever time zone the player sets.

The first of four week-long rake races – part of the $100,000 'Race to Riches' -- started last week. Each week in June, $25K will be awarded to the players at the top of the leaderboard that week. Race points will be multiplied in ten designated tournaments each day.

GR88.com Poker is one of the coolest online poker rooms on the Merge Gaming poker network. It offers Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Stud and Draw and has thousands of players online to play them with. The Badbeat Jackpot is currently nearly $300,000. Using a single wallet, GR88.com players can also enjoy hundreds of casino games from Microgaming and CTXM or bet on thousands of sporting events including in-game betting.

Ready... Set... GR88.com $100K 'Race to Riches' Rake Races Start Friday

30 May 2012 (London, UK) – It's time to start your engines! The $100,000 'Race to Riches' rake race begins Friday at GR88.com. This month, four week-long rake races will each award $25K to the players at the top of the leaderboard that week. Race points will be multiplied in ten designated tournaments each day.

Players automatically earn points and make their way up the leaderboard just by playing in any real money ring games or tournaments at GR88.com. Every week in June, 400 players will receive cash prizes totaling $25,100. The player at the top of the leaderboard each week will receive $2000, the second place player will win $1300 and $900 will go to the third place player.

Weekly races begin June 1st, June 8th, June 15th and June 22nd. Players can check their current ranking any time on the live leaderboard.

Race points will be multiplied by 1.1 up to 2 when playing in certain tournaments. The more designated tournaments played, the higher the multiplier.

The 10 daily tournaments which qualify for a multiplier are:

15:00 $6,000 Guaranteed - 2 Rebuys / 1 Addon
17:00 Evening 109 $20,000 Guaranteed Tournament - $109
18:30 $5000 Guaranteed Freezeout - $22
19:15 $10,000 Guaranteed Freezeout - $33
20:00 Daily High Roller - $215
21:00 $10,000 Guaranteed - Rebuys / Addon - $33
23:00 $10,000 Guaranteed Deepstack Turbo Freezeout - $60
00:00 $10,000 Guaranteed Turbo - 1 Rebuy / 1 Addon Tournament - $33
Wednesday only - 19:00 Midweek Monster $25,000 Guaranteed - $60
Sunday Only - 15:00 Sunday 150k Guaranteed - $109

All times are poker time which is GMT-5.

GR88.com Poker, which offers Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Stud and Draw as well as a Badbeat Jackpot currently over $100,000, is one of the most popular poker rooms on the Merge Gaming poker network. Using a single wallet, GR88.com players can also enjoy hundreds of casino games from Microgaming and CTXM or bet on thousands of sporting events including in-game betting.

Rakeback is Back at GR88.com -- $100K Race for Riches Also Starts Friday

29 May 2012 (London, UK) – Rakeback is once again available to GR88.com poker players effective this Friday, June 1st. As it was before the program was cancelled last month, GR88 players can once again have up to 35% of their rake refunded.

“We weren’t happy that we weren’t able to offer new players a rakeback option any more,” said GR88’s Poker Manager, “So we’re very glad that the Merge poker network has brought it back!”

“Anyone that registered at GR88 in May can have rake back added to their account if they want. It just takes a quick note to support@gr88.com and we’ll take care of it right away.”

Rake is the commission an online poker room earns on its games. Some poker rooms, like GR88.com, reward regular players by refunding a portion of the rake.

Friday also marks the start of the $100,000 'Race to Riches' rake race at GR88.com. This month, four week-long rake races will each award $25K to the players at the top of the leaderboard that week. Race points will be multiplied in ten designated tournaments each day. Race points will be multiplied by 1.1 up to 2 when playing in designated tournaments.

GR88.com Poker offers Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Stud and Draw and has a Badbeat Jackpot currently approaching a quarter million dollars. Using a single wallet, GR88.com players can also enjoy hundreds of casino games from Microgaming and CTXM or bet on thousands of sporting events including in-game betting.

GR88.com Hosting $1,500,000 Poker Maximus Tournament -- Three Week Poker Tournament Begins Sunday

The $1.5 million Poker Maximus Tournament begins this weekend at GR88.com. The poker tournament will feature 70 events over the next three weeks and will culminate with a $200,000 Guaranteed Main event 25th March. A total of $1,500,000 in prize money will be awarded.

“Most of our players are just here to have some fun,” noted GR88’s Poker Manager. “So are we! But come tournament time and there’s serious money on the line it gets a little more intense.”

Starting on Sunday 4th of March, GR88.com will host at least three Poker Maximus events every day finishing on the 25th of March with the $200,000 Guaranteed Main event.

This exclusive series offers players the chance to win entry through Poker Maximus satellite tournaments from as little as $0.55, while each event winner will have the chance to participate in the Poker Maximus Tournament of Champions.

Highlights of the Poker Maximus series include:
• $200,000 Guaranteed Main Event
• $85,000 High Rollers Main Event
• $10,000 Mini Main Event
• Poker Maximus Players Choice Tournament
• 3 x $150,000 Guaranteed Sunday Tournaments

On the Merge Gaming poker network, GR88.com Poker offers Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Stud and Draw and has thousands of players online to play them with. There are cash games and tournaments running 24 hours a day, including a $100K Guaranteed tournament every Sunday. The Badbeat Jackpot is currently over $200,000. Using a single wallet, GR88.com players can also enjoy hundreds of casino games from Microgaming and CTXM or bet on thousands of sporting events including in-game betting.