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Iowa's governor wants four new casinos

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa Gov. Chet Culver is asking gaming regulators to approve four new casinos in the state that already has 17 riverboat casinos and two casinos operated by American Indian tribes. The move is tricky, according to an article in the Des Monies Register...read more

NBC Heads-Up event held in high regard by poker pros

LAS VEGAS – The NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship is in its infancy with this just its sixth-year of existence. So while for most players it doesn't carry the prestige of a World Series of Poker bracelet event, make no mistake about it. Getting a spot in the Heads-Up bracket of 64, playing well in the event and ultimately winning a Heads-Up title are all things the big-name poker pros are passionate about. "Because there are so many big names and because it's on NBC, it's a big deal for sure," says 2003 WSOP Main Event champ Chris Moneymaker, who was bounced from this year's event at Caesars Palace by Erik Seidel in the quarterfinals...read more

Poker prop-betting with Phil Gordon

LAS VEGAS – The second session of Round 1 matches at the NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship was set to begin Friday afternoon and the Caesars Palace poker room-turned-TV-studio was at capacity. Except for the chair directly to my right up on press row...read more

Deal Me In: And Faith says to Logic, "I'll jus' whup yo' butt, sonny."

Dear Mark: I have been going to casinos for years and have never seen these so called "winning streaks" you have written about. Not that I need proof, but I would sure like to see one. Bud C. How's this for a quick reply, Bud? I received your e-mail on February 11th, at 1:42 p.m...read more

Photo gallery of the NBC Heads-Up Draw Party at Caesars Palace

LAS VEGAS -- Caesars Palace in Las Vegas turned into a who's who of the poker world on Thursday night as a host of big names turned out for the NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship's annual Draw Party at PURE nightclub. The Casino City cameras were there to catch all of the action so please join us for a stroll down the red carpet. (All photos by Gary Trask) Daniel Negreanu is slightly annoyed by the line of questioning along the red carpet. Joe Cada and Kara Scott get ready to make the walk down the red carpet. Don Cheadle took some time away from his acting duties to make his fourth appearance at the NBC Heads-Up event. 2004 WSOP Main Event champ Greg Raymer strikes a pose on the red carpet. Jennifer Tilly and Phil Laak made the most of their stroll down the red carpet. Cy Young Award winner and World Series hero Orel Hershiser is continuing his foray into poker by making his third start in the NBC Heads-Up event. Reigning WSOP Main Event champ Joe Cada. TV hostess Kara Scott got the gallery's full attention as she walked the red carpet. "ElkY" has become one of the more feared players on the professional poker circuit. The always classy Texas Dolly. WSOP Main Event champs Johnny Chan and Phil Hellmuth share a laugh. The NBC Heads-Up announcing team of Craig Hummer, Leeann Tweeden and Ali Nejad. 2008 WSOP Player of the Year Erick Lindgren talks about making prop bets for the Heads-Up event. 2006 Main Event champ Jamie Gold. Vanessa Rousso discusses whether or not she can make another deep Heads-Up run. As usual, Gavin Smith was the life of the party during his stroll down the red carpet. David Williams was sporting a new look at the NBC Heads-Up event. Erik Seidel walked the red carpet well aware of his 0-for-5 record in the Heads-Up event. Patrik Antonius took his fair share of ribbing from his fellow poker pros for his white blazer Thursday night. Italian poker star Dario Minieri. 2008 WSOP Player of the Year Erick Lindgren talks about making prop bets for the Heads-Up event. Annette Obrestad is 21 years old now, which means she can come to Las Vegas and start playing in all the big tournaments. Barry Greenstein was all business on the eve of the NBC Heads-Up event. The Prince of Poker -- Scotty Nguyen -- and his princess wife Julie are all smiles. With his signature St...read more

NBC Heads-Up Draw Party provides plenty of juicy storylines

LAS VEGAS -- The NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship annually draws some of the biggest and most popular names in the game, but sometimes it's the players who aren't exactly household names who make for the best stories. Take Richard Edwards, for example. When the 61-year-old Illinois native sits down for his first-round match with poker icon Scotty Nguyen on Friday he will be playing poker for the first time while actually handling real chips...read more

'Baseball Prospectus' projects player team performances

Spring training games have begun, and it's less than a month until the 2010 baseball season begins. What better way to prepare for fantasy leagues or proposition bets than plowing through the Baseball Prospectus? Edited by Steven Goldman and Christina Kahrl the 652-page paperbound tome sells for $24.95, a bargain for the size...read more

Heard it on the River: Remembering Chief Martin

REMEMBERING CHIEF MARTIN…I first met Choctaw Chief Phillip Martin at the opening of the Silver Star Casino and he was not a man of many words. His actions always spoke for him and the Mississippi Band of Choctaws as they produced many tangible results that benefited his people during his many years as leader of the Choctaws...read more

Sands Bethlehem rakes in $19.7 million in slot revenue

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania -- The Sands Bethlehem, which is operated by Las Vegas Sands Corp., had Pennsylvania's third-highest take in slot machine revenue during February, figures released by state gaming regulators show. On Monday, Las Vegas Sands said it was planning to restart construction of a 300-room hotel tower at the casino, which is at the site of historic Bethlehem Steel Mill. Sands Bethlehem reported almost $19.7 million in slot machine revenue during the month...read more

Early reviews are raves for St. Louis casino

ST. LOUIS, Missouri -- Pinnacle Entertainment gave Wall Street and VIPs a sneak preview of its $380 million suburban St. Louis casino Monday and the reviews were overwhelmingly positive. The River City Casino, Pinnacle's third in the St...read more