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Gary Trask Gaming Guru - Page 2  The roar of the crowd fuels WSOP's unprecedented success17 July 2024
A few hundred feet from the thunderous cheers erupting from the 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event final table, where a life-altering $10 million awaits the champion, Jack Effel sits at an empty poker table, exuding quiet confidence. The Vice President of the WSOP has overseen the most prestigious ... (read more)
Swedish poker prodigy silently taking WSOP Main Event by storm15 July 2024
Niklas Astedt is not known for being a man of many words. The soft-spoken Swede has quietly amassed a fortune exceeding $48 million in online cashes during his illustrious poker career. He’s not on social media – as far as anyone can tell – and it’s clear he’s more accustomed to the virtual felt rather than sitting under the hot lights of a featured televised table. ... (read more)
Poker's power couple eyeing WSOP history13 July 2024
Kristen Foxen sits at the WSOP Main Event featured table on Saturday. LAS VEGAS -- With over $32.6 million in career earnings, Alex Foxen is no stranger to the spotlight at the poker table. But at this year’s $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event, he's playing a supporting role. As his wife, Kristen ... (read more)
iGB L!VE 2024: Amsterdam farewell set to shatter records2 July 2024
The iGaming industry is set to converge on Amsterdam for the final iGB L!VE before its move to London, and, if the anticipated numbers are any sign, the event’s final act in the Netherlands’ capital is going to be one to remember. With exhibitor space and visitor pre-registration soaring ahead of last year, ... (read more)
A quarter century of Southern elegance at Beau Rivage8 April 2024
As Beau Rivage Resort & Casino kicked off its 25th anniversary festivities last month, the sophisticated Southern belle is proving that age is just a number. In the midst of a massive celebration that included a jaw-dropping 500-drone show lighting up the Mississippi Gulf Coast sky, “The Beau” – as it is ... (read more)
Top 10 reasons to visit Plaza Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas4 December 2023
I’ve always been a big fan of Downtown Las Vegas. Go ahead, call me “old school” (you won’t be the first), but the combination of its rich history, unique activities and sheer value, makes the downtown area a must-visit nearly every time I make a venture to Sin City. Sitting mere steps away from the ... (read more)
Top 10 observations from a U2 concert at Sphere in Las Vegas20 November 2023
U2 at Sphere Las Vegas My first U2 concert was in 1992. It was St. Patrick’s Day at the hallowed Boston Garden and, as you can probably imagine, an Irish band playing in an Irish city on the most Irish of days, made for an unforgettable evening of rock ‘n’ roll and revelry. Fast forward 31 years and I’m in awe once again watching the ageless Bono and the Boys do their thing. ... (read more)
Palms Casino Resort shining brighter than ever under new ownership18 September 2023
Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas Frequent visits to the vibrant city of Las Vegas have always been a perk of my role here at Casino City Press. Over the past decade-plus, many of my journeys to the desert have revolved around covering the World Series of Poker. From 2005 to 2021, this most prestigious ... (read more)
Top 10 favorite Las Vegas sportsbooks28 August 2023
SuperBook at the Westgate In my view, sportsbooks and pizza are a lot alike. Think about it. Pizza comes in varying sizes and shapes, catering to a range of different price points and tastes. Everyone has their own opinion on favorite toppings and crusts, but when it comes right down to it, is there really such a thing as a “bad pizza?" The same goes for sportsbooks. ... (read more)
Around the WSOP: It was a “Walton Wonderland” at the Main Event Final Table17 July 2023
Adam Walton fans flood the Main Event final table. LAS VEGAS – Throughout the World Series of Poker’s Main Event final table, the Adam Walton rail was the most boisterous of any other cheering section. The Walton Clan flooded a large portion of the seats surrounding the featured table inside Horseshoe Las Vegas each day, wearing bright red A&W t-shirts, and coming up with creative chants. ... (read more)
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