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Gaming News Archives - Page 263527 players still vying for WSOP Main Event final table16 July 2012
Friends and family descended on the World Series of Poker Main Event and filled the now nearly empty Amazon Room with raucous cheers as the tournament field narrowed from 97 to 27.
Top 10 observations from the World Series of Poker Main Event16 July 2012
Casino City's Vin Narayanan learned a lot at this year's World Series of Poker Main Event. He didn't know people called ace-queen "the waffle." He also discovered he likes it when poker players are social to each other in person, and not just on Twitter. Find out what else he learned in this top-10 list.
The luck of the Irish!16 July 2012
Frank Scoblete: In popular myth, the Irish are known for good luck.
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.
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.
Four women poised to make deep run at WSOP Main Event15 July 2012
Vanessa Selbst, Gaelle Baumann, Elisabeth Hille and Marcia Topp are among the top 60 on the leaderboard with 97 players remaining at the World Series of Poker Main Event. But it was Michael Gable who provided the day's most memorable moment.
Quaker Oats employees claim $241M Powerball pot14 July 2012
$241 million jackpot was shared by a group of Quaker Oats factory workers.
Foxwoods reports June slot revenue14 July 2012
Visitors wagered $575.7 million during June, a decline in handle of 6.6 percent from the same month in 2011.
WSOP Main Event gets more excitement than it bargained for14 July 2012
Day 4 of the World Series of Poker Main Event saw the money bubble burst, pepper spray released and payout scares as the field in poker's top tournament narrowed.
Poll: Californians favor legalizing sports betting as budget-balancing measure13 July 2012
Legalizing sports betting in California is favored among registered voters of either sex and in all age groups.
Nevada gaming revenues fall 10 percent in May; Strip revenues down 18 percent13 July 2012
Nevada gaming revenues declined 10 percent in May, the second time in three months that state casinos showed a double-digit drop, according to figures released Thursday by the Gaming Control Board.
Las Vegas visitation back, rises 2.4 percent13 July 2012
In all, 3.45 million tourists came to Las Vegas in May, up from May 2011's 3.37 million total.
Playtech licensees launch casino, poker rooms in newly regulated Spanish market13 July 2012
Licensees including bet365 Casino, bet365 Poker, William Hill Casino and Poker770 have already begun welcoming players to their fully customized Playtech casino and poker rooms.
Genting Poker Series tops £1 million and qualifiers look strong again for Stoke13 July 2012
More than 50% of players so far have come through online and club satellites.
Day 3 success doesn't guarantee big money at the WSOP Main Event13 July 2012
Dave D'Alesandro ended Day 3 of the World Series of Poker Main Event with more than a million chips. So did Sean Rice and Leo Wolpert. But as history shows, it doesn't guarantee they'll finish in the top 50 or win big money.
The Reel Life: Wig of your own hair edition12 July 2012
The Reel Life loves a good prank. But we've never shaved our own head, made a wig out of the hair and tricked our friends with it.
Casino City Gang: WSOP is the establishment edition12 July 2012
Casino City's Managing Editor Vin Narayanan joins host Aaron Todd live from Las Vegas to discuss how the World Series of Poker Main Event has moved from a fringe event to the establishment, turnout for this year's Main Event, and whether people should be so obsessed with Phil Ivey.
World Series of Poker launches social gaming app12 July 2012
The World Series of Poker app by Electronic Arts can be used on the iPhone, iPad and iPod.
Mass. Governor and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe announce tentative casino compact12 July 2012
Under the agreement the Commonwealth would receive 21.5 percent of gambling revenues from the tribal casino, a figure lower than the 25 percent tax that would be assessed on a commercial casino.
Pala's daily Progressive High Hand Jackpots, "Aces Cracked," to continue in August12 July 2012
The Pala Progressive High Hand Jackpot will have a total of $10,000 and will be in play 24 hours daily starting at 12:01 a.m., August 1.
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