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Howard Stutz Gaming Guru - Page 150Final table set at World Series of Poker after women contenders fall from field18 July 2012
The last two women in the field at the World Series of Poker's Main Event were the last eliminations early Tuesday morning as the final table of nine players was set for the $10,000 buy-in No Limit Hold'em World Championship. Eight Americans and a Hungarian will return to the Rio Oct. 28-30 to play for the ... (read more)
Close friends will vie at World Series of Poker final table18 July 2012
Jesse Sylvia and Russell Thomas became close friends through Internet poker and cash games once they no longer could play online. They talked often two summers ago about what it would take to reach the final table of the World Series of Poker's $10,000 buy-in No Limit Hold'em World Championship. The pair ... (read more)
Former "November Niners" remain in World Series of Poker hunt16 July 2012
Since the World Series of Poker went to its November Nine format for the final table of the Main Event in 2008, a player hasn't won a coveted seat at the event twice. That could change Monday. Going into play Saturday in the $10,000 buy-in No Limit Hold'em World Championship at the Rio, three former ... (read more)
Raymond Bitar, Full Tilt case has the poker world watching16 July 2012
At the 2006 World Series of Poker, Full Tilt Poker Chief Executive Officer Raymond Bitar enjoyed the trappings of a gaming industry titan. Inside the Rio's convention area, Full Tilt and other Internet poker giants commanded spacious luxury suites that were a mix between a cocktail party, corporate meeting room, and players' lounge. ... (read more)
Houston medical researcher makes splash at World Series of Poker16 July 2012
Although A.J. Jejelowo won't be part of the Main Event's final table at this year's World Series of Poker, the gambling community and his friends view the 28-year-old medical researcher from Houston as a winner. Jejelowo hoped to be onstage inside the Rio's Penn & Teller Theater at the end of October with ... (read more)
Poker player Maria Ho finds success at the tables after college15 July 2012
Moments after the University of California, San Diego handed Maria Ho a diploma in 2005, she knew her career goals were destined for a job that required skills beyond her degree in communications. Ho participated in the college's graduation ceremonies with her classmates. Afterward, she jumped on a plane to Las Vegas to take a seat at the World Series of Poker. ... (read more)
From Russia, with love: No gaming taxes if you build here15 July 2012
A Russian territory that announced plans in May to place a multibillion-dollar gaming complex near one of its port cities, has sweetened the deal to entice casino companies to bid on the development: zero gaming taxes.
Nash Dom Primorye, the wholly owned government developer in the port city of ... (read more)
Nevada gaming revenues fall 10 percent in May; Strip revenues down 18 percent13 July 2012
In a month that saw Strip and statewide gaming revenues plummet based on the calendar, a lower-than-usual hold percentage and a challenging comparison, analysts found a bright spot: The Las Vegas locals gaming market showed a healthy recovery during May.
Nevada gaming revenues declined 10 percent in ... (read more)
Shuffle Master recommended for interactive operations12 July 2012
Gaming equipment supplier Shuffle Master, Inc. was given preliminary approval Wednesday by the state Gaming Control Board to manufacture and provide interactive gaming systems.
If approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission later this month, Shuffle Master would become the third company licensed for online ... (read more)
Online gaming operator Paddy Power passes regulators' first test12 July 2012
Online gaming operator Paddy Power plc, which is considered the top legal bookmaker in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, was granted a preliminary finding of suitability to operate in Nevada by state gaming regulators Wednesday.
The company, which is based in Ireland, does yet not have any business interests in Nevada. ... (read more)
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