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Howard Stutz Gaming Guru - Page 291Gimme a t, gimme an r...25 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- New York developer Donald Trump has seen his name affixed to skyscrapers and buildings in some 50 cities in the United States and abroad.
However, the billionaire real estate magnate got a little sentimental knowing his name was finally going to fly above the Strip.
The $1.2 ... (read more)
Suppliers urged to understand needs23 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Major casino companies based in Las Vegas have expanded their presence along the Strip and beyond Nevada's borders. But they still look to local businesses to supply some of their needs.
The task for small businesses, however, has become a bit more challenging.
Mark Stolarczyk, ... (read more)
IGT spins winner for third quarter20 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Wall Street analysts had been guarded in their approach toward slot machine giant International Game Technology heading in the company's planned announcement Thursday concerning third-quarter earnings.
The caution signs have been lifted.
Reno-based IGT said its net income ... (read more)
$8.25 million answer to prayers19 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Jerry Yang is a different kind of World Series of Poker champion.
Vastly different.
The diminutive 39-year-old psychologist, a Laotian immigrant, a married father of six small children and a born-again Christian from Temecula, Calif., honed his poker skills inside American Indian casinos around Riverside County. ... (read more)
WSOP too close to call17 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Unlike a year ago, when the outcome of the world poker championship seemed like a foregone conclusion, any of the nine players going into today's final table in the 2007 World Series of Poker has a chance of winning the game's ultimate title and an $8.25 million payday.
Less ... (read more)
Different paths to survival16 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Paul Spitzberg and Billy Baxter were a stark contrast in both style and experience Friday at the World Series of Poker.
Spitzberg, a retired executive from Tenafly, N.J., was playing in his first tournament. Baxter, a Las Vegas resident and longtime fixture in the city's poker rooms and sportsbooks, has been playing in the World Series of Poker since 1975. ... (read more)
Past champs get early exits11 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- As the World Series of Poker's main event moved into the elimination rounds Tuesday at the Rio, many of the game's more recognizable names had joined the rail birds, poker fans who watch the action from behind the tables.
Two of the past four world poker champions busted out following the four-day opening round of the $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas hold 'em event. ... (read more)
House not quite as full for 200710 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- On the final session of the four-day opening round of the World Series of Poker main event, Internet poker was given a brief moment in the spotlight.
Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, who now heads a nonprofit organization attempting to legalize online poker, called out the traditional "shuffle up and deal" to kick off play Monday.
... (read more)
Brunson held in high regard on poker's biggest stage6 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The VIP lounge at the World Series of Poker is a players-only sanctuary.
Hidden just outside of the Rio's main tournament room, the lounge allows the game's biggest names to grab a snack, shoot pool, surf the Internet, test their skills on a putting green or just ... (read more)
Union: 'Myriad' issues with MGM Mirage29 June 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A disagreement on how MGM Mirage and Culinary Union Local 226 would structure future wage increases for 21,000 employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement has emerged as the major sticking point to resolving current contract negotiations, according to an internal ... (read more)
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