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Gaming News Archives - Page 2762Top-10 WSOP Main Event storylines so far11 July 2011
This year's World Series of Poker has been a major sucesss. The November Nine won’t be decided until next week but there have been plenty of headlines through the first few days of the Main Event. Here are the top-10 things we’ve learned so far.
Hellmuth fighting back from costly error11 July 2011
Phil Hellmuth is known for his late arrivals to the World Series of Poker Main Event. Those arrivals usually occur on Day 1. The Poker Brat's late arrival on Day 2A was unplanned, however, and it cost him a significant chunk of his starting chip stack. But the 11-time bracelet winner refused to give up and started digging himself out of his hole.
Casino City Gang -- WSOP can dodge bullets edition11 July 2011
Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Dan Igo report live from Las Vegas on the World Series of Poker. Among the topics they'll be discussing: the Main Event draws its third-largest field, the changed atmosphere inside the Rio and the effects of Black Friday on player wardrobes.
UK: Online gambling facing reform11 July 2011
British Culture Secretary reportedly planning overhaul of online gambling rules and licensing.
Lobbyist admits he offered senator bribe11 July 2011
Lobbyist Jarrod Massey offered Sen. Jim Preuitt bribes, court hears.
Atlantic Lotto invests in UK company to bring new players11 July 2011
Atlantic Lottery Corp. invests in popular UK lottery game Geosweep.
Iowa reports casino revenue up11 July 2011
Casino revenue up in Iowa, as new casino opens.
British charity offers IVF lottery11 July 2011
Controversial fertility lottery approved by Gambling Commission.
Cheong, Jarvis come full circle at Main Event11 July 2011
Matt Jarvis and Joseph Cheong, two of the breakout stars of the 2010 Main Event, both began their quest to make it back to the November Nine on Sunday.
WSOP Main Event draws third-largest field despite Black Friday11 July 2011
Is the World Series of Poker Main Event bulletproof? It sure seems that way after 6,865 players entered this year's Main Event in the wake of Black Friday. The Main Event champion will win more than $8.7 million. But as good as the Main Event looks now, there are storm clouds looming.
Player banned from Harrah's properities may lose WSOP seat11 July 2011
Carter Gill's chances of playing in Day 2A in the World Series of Poker are in serious jeopardy as he was allegedly banned from all Harrah's properties following an incident with a female in a hotel room.
Macau posts major revenue increases10 July 2011
Gambling revenues in Macau increased 52.4 percent in June compared to same time period last year.
New Nevada law may help gaming industry10 July 2011
Companies and individuals are no longer required to run a gaming company or have an agreement to acquire a casino in Nevada before they can file for a license.
Poker players find reason to unite10 July 2011
Poker players, long known as a group not normally politically active, have taken an interest in the elective process in hopes of online poker regulation.
Hellmuth, Negreanu headline large Day 1C WSOP Main Event field10 July 2011
Daniel Negreanu showed up on time. Phil Hellmuth showed up late (as expected). And that was just the tip of the iceberg as 2,181 players hit the felt for Day 1C of the World Series of Poker Main Event.
Language issues lead to bizarre play at WSOP Main Event10 July 2011
With the World Series of Poker attracting more and more players from outside the U.S., language barriers are becoming a larger issue. And that was the case in Day 1C when a player open-folded a full house.
Victor Chandler Poker offering new freerolls9 July 2011
The online poker site is offering entry into one of two new player freerolls comprising up to €20,000 in prizes in each event.
Titan Poker increases first deposit bonues9 July 2011
The online poker room has increased the first deposit bonus offered to new depositing players to 200 percent up to $2,000.
The World Series of Poker is all grown up9 July 2011
Casino City's Vin Narayanan looks at the atmosphere surrounding the first two days of the 2011 Main Event and suggests the WSOP Main Event field is getting younger and more professional at the same time.
Multi-talented Maria Ho focusing on poker goals9 July 2011
Maria Ho has competed on The Amazing Race, sung on American Idol and appeared on Anderson Cooper 360. But poker is where her heart is, and you know that’s the case when she says the biggest cash of her career is one of the toughest losses she’s ever had in the game.
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