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Future of $1 million Big One for One Drop uncertain

LAS VEGAS — Two years ago, the World Series of Poker pulled off what many people thought was impossible. The world's most recognizable poker brand sold out a 48-seat $1 million poker tournament.The brainchild of Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté, the first Big One for One Drop was a rousing success...read more

Gaming Commission loses a legendary chairman

LAS VEGAS -- As he was exiting the Sawyer Building’s second-floor hearing room following a Nevada Gaming Commission and Control Board monthly meeting, Chairman Peter Bernhard was complimented by a state gaming enforcement agent on his handling of individuals and companies seeking licensing approval.Whether it was a corporate executive whose company operates multiple Strip resorts or a small-business person opening a single restricted location with a few slot machines, Bernhard treated every applicant with the same degree of fairness.The agent’s comment meant the world to Bernhard.In his 13 years as chairman, the Gaming Commission ruled on thousands of license applications and regulatory matters big and small.“Everyone deserves an explanation on a decision,” Bernhard said...read more

$1 million Big One for One Drop draws 42 players; winner to earn $15.3 million

LAS VEGAS — The second-most anticipated poker tournament on the World Series of Poker schedule is underway at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, as 29 professional poker players and 13 wealthy amateurs* ponied up the $1 million buy-in for the second Big One for One Drop on Sunday afternoon.The first time the event was held, in 2012, the tournament sold out with 48 entrants...read more

Top-10 Big One for One Drop numbers of note

LAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker's $1 million Big One for One Drop got underway Sunday afternoon at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, bringing together the world's toughest (and best bankrolled) professional poker players and some of the world's most successful businessmen...read more

Deal Me In: The casino returning lost loot is a no-brainer

Dear Mark: Your recent column about someone who found credits in a slot machine brought to mind an incident that happened to me a few weeks ago at the MGM Grand in Detroit. I accidentally left my $97 voucher on the bar. When I came back from the restroom, it was gone...read more

Peppermill in Reno joins Ultimate Poker website

The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno has joined the online poker room operated by Ultimate Gaming.Under the agreement, the privately owned Peppermill, which has five Northern Nevada casinos including its flagship property in Reno will have a presence on the Ultimate Poker platform along with Station Casinos, Inc.Players are able to deposit and cash out at any of Peppermill’s Nevada locations after they have created an account online...read more

Changing fortunes: Sports teams rise, fall — and so does Macau gambling

The last time Macau’s casino industry experienced a monthly gaming revenue decline, the Los Angeles Lakers won their 16th National Basketball Association championship and the Los Angeles Kings were National Hockey League doormats.Fortunes can change quickly in both sports and gambling.Last season, the Lakers were one of the NBA’s worst teams...read more

Massachusetts voters can decide casino issue, court rules

Casino developments in Massachusetts proposed by MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts, Limited have been thrown in limbo by the state’s highest court, which said Tuesday voters can ultimately decide if the commonwealth can have gaming.The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of a ballot question that could throw out a 2011 decision by state lawmakers allowing the development of three regional casinos and a slot machine parlor.MGM Resorts has been granted the single license in Western Massachusetts to build an $800 million casino in Springfield...read more

Top-10 stats that prove Americans are dominating the WSOP

A few years ago, it seemed that the U.S. was starting to lose its edge in poker. Just about every World Series of Poker final table had at least a few international players, and many of them were winning bracelets.But this year, outside of Germany's George Danzer, has been the year of American resurgence...read more

Coming down: MGM begins dismantling Harmon Hotel

LAS VEGAS -- The unfinished Harmon is coming down.But there won’t be a middle-of-the-night implosion that has become a Las Vegas tradition.MGM Resorts International has begun the year-long process of demolishing the only portion of the $8.5 billion, 67-acre CityCenter development that was never completed.The Harmon Hotel was once considered the front door to the Strip complex of five high-rise buildings.Instead, work halted on the Harmon after construction defects were found in 2008...read more