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Gaming News Archives - Page 3027Second-largest WSOP provides grand stage for Griffin, Wells and Azinger7 July 2008
A huge turnout on the final Day 1 of the World Series of Poker helped create a prize pool of over $64 million and set the scene for interesting days from a new champion, and old champion and a Ryder Cup captain.
Rivals look to even game after Seminole gambling deal overturned7 July 2008
News Brief: South Florida racino operators hope the Florida Supreme Court's ruling against the Seminole gambling compact will help get them better odds in a competitive market.
Canada: Single game bets may be in the cards7 July 2008
News Brief: Betting on individual sports games may become legal in Canadian casinos if Joe Comartin has his way.
Jeff Haney glimpses a World Series 'Big One' that's sure to be high on drama, attendance7 July 2008
A festival atmosphere greeted thousands of poker players, spectators and curiosity seekers at the opening day of the main event of the 39th annual World Series of Poker Thursday at the Rio.
Inside the player lounges at the WSOP6 July 2008
The Casino City editorial team crashed the player lounges at the World Series of Poker over the weekend. And after filling up on all the complimentary food and beverages, it filed a complete report as to what you can find in each of these exclusive areas.
World Series of Poker grooves its way into a huge Day 1C5 July 2008
The biggest day yet of the 2008 Main Event got into hip-hop mood from the start and then had a toga party moment minutes into play. Along the way there was a touching renunion between friends taking place on the rail while a smut publisher was an early elimination.
From the WSOP rail: Moneymaker gets some love; cricket star chirping5 July 2008
Chris Moneymaker finally gets a chance see how much fans like him while Shane Warne gives a different game a try.
A dramatic change in attitude hits the WSOP Main Event on Day 1B5 July 2008
There was a much more casual atmosphere during Day 1B of the WSOP's Main Event. But storylines were still aplenty, with former champs and a World Series MVP being bounced, while a blind man and a sports-betting expert built up healthy stacks.
A day with the man who drives the WSOP machine4 July 2008
There were 150 tables, 700 dealers and almost 1,200 players in action on Friday during Day 1B of the Main Event. And Casino City got an up-close-and-personal view of exactly how WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel manages to steer the ship smoothly.
Las Vegas Sands seeks to raise billions4 July 2008
News Brief: Las Vegas Sands Corp. is seeking to raise $7 billion in loans for its Macau project.
Ellis Park to close4 July 2008
News Brief: Ellis Park owner Ron Geary said last night that he is closing the 86-year-old Henderson, Kentucky, racetrack, which was scheduled to open its summer meeting tomorrow.
Penn National secures Maryland venue4 July 2008
News Brief: Penn National is close to securing an option to purchase Cecil County property near Interstate 95 for use as a slot machine gambling venue if voters this November approve the devices in Maryland.
Debate over casino list poaching4 July 2008
News Brief: The news that a Tropicana executive was indicted, along with two other former casino employees, on charges of stealing information on gamblers has the industry split.
Ontario MP bets on Vegas-style sports gambling4 July 2008
News Brief: The Windsor-Tecumseh MP estimates Las Vegas-style sports gambling could generate as much as $3 billion in gross wagering a year.
Nova Scotia VLTs reveal playing habits4 July 2008
New Brief: Early next year, the Nova Scotia Gaming Control Commission will install devices on all of the province's 2,200 VLTs that will reveal a player's spending habits and playing tendencies on the machines.
Saskatchewan casino profits divided4 July 2008
News Brief: Profits from Saskatchewan casinos are being divided for First Nations for the first time under a more generous gaming agreement approved last year.
Foxwoods dealers allowed to go to bargaining table4 July 2008
News Brief: Table games dealers at Foxwoods Resort Casino can go the bargaining table with their employer, according to a decision released by the National Labor Relations Board.
Downstream Casino opens to public4 July 2008
New Brief: Downstream Casino Resort at the Three-States Marker — where those states meet just west of Joplin — opens to the public Saturday.
South Dakota Tribe plans casino4 July 2008
News Brief: Officials for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe believe their plans for a casino on the shore of Lake Oahe in central South Dakota will create jobs and generate essential revenue for programs on the financially strapped reservation.
Titmuss competes for Team Ladbrokes at WSOP4 July 2008
Actress -turned poker pro Abi Titmuss has set tongues wagging in Las Vegas this week, where she is competing as part of Team Ladbrokes at this year’s World Series of Poker
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