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New York AG files preliminary injunction against DraftKings and FanDuel

17 November 2015
Less than 24 hours after a judge denied temporary restraining orders filed by two major daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators seeking to block cease-and-desist orders, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman unleashed a preliminary injunction against DraftKings and FanDuel in state Supreme Court on Tuesday morning, prompting two different responses from the companies. ... (read more)
 

Top 10 questions and answers from the WSOP Main Event final table

16 November 2015
It's been almost a full week since Joe McKeehen was crowned the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event champion. We've had enough time to digest everything and reflect on what we witnessed during a six-day stay in Las Vegas at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. So, as we close the books on another WSOP Main ... (read more)
 

Neuville still lamenting WSOP Main Event final table exit

11 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- When Pierre Neuville was bounced from the World Series of Poker Main Event in seventh place on Sunday night, the way he handled his bustout interview was admirable. He spoke about how much he loves the game. He politely thanked the WSOP, the fans, the dealers and even the media (that’s gotta be a first). ... (read more)
 

McKeehen's proud parents paint different picture of their poker champion son

11 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- Minutes after taking down the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event on Tuesday night, Joe McKeehen was asked by ESPN’s Kara Scott on live television if he was ready to take on the role as “Poker Ambassador.” His response was a tepid “We’ll see.” It wasn’t exactly the kind of enthusiastic ... (read more)
 

WSOP November Nine Notebook: Blumenfield and Co. relish fan favorite role

11 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- Pascale Elsair stood and watched adoringly as her newfound-celebrity boyfriend Neil Blumenfield signed autographs and posed for pictures with poker fans from all over the world. Blumenfield had just been eliminated in third place of the World Series of Poker Main Event at the Rio All-Suite ... (read more)
 

WSOP November Nine Notebook: The story behind 'Joey Ice Cube'

10 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- At first it was an annoyance. Every time World Series of Poker Main Event chip leader Joe McKeehen won a pot on Sunday night, a large man in the eighth row would stand up and start the solo chant, “JO-EEEY ICE CUBE! . . . JO-EEEY ICE CUBE!”, much to the chagrin of opposing fans. While every ... (read more)
 

Cannuli suffers tough-luck early departure at WSOP Main Event final table

10 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- Front row seats were suddenly empty. The beer line vanished. The energy inside the Penn & Teller Theater evaporated. And all it took was 11 minutes. Two hands into Day 2 of the 2015 November Nine, Tom Cannuli — the popular 23-year-old pro from New Jersey, who brought the most raucous rail to ... (read more)
 

Joe McKeehen plays the bad guy at WSOP Main Event final table

9 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- Every suspenseful drama needs a worthy villain. For the World Series of Poker Main Event final table, Joe McKeehen is, without a doubt, that guy. And, believe me, the kid with the scraggly beard wearing the Philadelphia Eagles jersey is playing the role to perfection. In McKeehen’s defense, ... (read more)
 

WSOP November Nine Notebook: Slow play and snappy dressers

9 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- Pace of play was a problem on Sunday night at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table, to the point that some of the biggest stars in the game were pining for a remedy as the action slowly unfolded at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Yes, the delayed ESPN coverage was part of the problem, as there were many “mini-breaks” throughout the action. ... (read more)
 

Top 10 reasons the Poker Hall of Fame ceremony was a smashing success

7 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- The Poker Hall of Fame inducted its 49th and 50th members on Friday night at Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel, providing an evening full of shining moments. One of the honorees — John Juanda — was unable to attend because he lives in Japan with a young family, and while his absence was felt, it most certainly did not take anything away from the overall quality of the ceremony. ... (read more)

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Gary Trask
Gary serves as Casino City's Editor in Chief and has more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor. He also manages new business ventures for Casino City.

A member of the inaugural Poker Hall of Fame Media Committee, Gary enjoys playing poker and blackjack, but spends most of his time sitting in the comfy confines of the sportsbook when in Las Vegas.

The Boston native is also a former PR pro in the golf-casino-resort industry and a fanatical golfer, allowing his two favorite hobbies - gambling and golf - to collide quite naturally.

Contact Gary at gary@casinocity.com and follow him on Twitter at @CasinoCityGT.

Gary Trask Websites:

twitter.com/#!/casinocityGT
Gary Trask
Gary serves as Casino City's Editor in Chief and has more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor. He also manages new business ventures for Casino City.

A member of the inaugural Poker Hall of Fame Media Committee, Gary enjoys playing poker and blackjack, but spends most of his time sitting in the comfy confines of the sportsbook when in Las Vegas.

The Boston native is also a former PR pro in the golf-casino-resort industry and a fanatical golfer, allowing his two favorite hobbies - gambling and golf - to collide quite naturally.

Contact Gary at gary@casinocity.com and follow him on Twitter at @CasinoCityGT.

Gary Trask Websites:

twitter.com/#!/casinocityGT