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November 2, 2015
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November 2, 2015 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | In 3-5-7 Poker, players bet against the house and are paid when their hand is good enough to rank on a standard pay table. But it fails to meet Pilarski's standard of no more than a 2% house edge.
read more | | Featured StoryCasino City asked a collection of poker players and media personalities, including three Main Event champions, who will win the World Series of Poker Main Event. While it's not surprising the consensus pick is chip leader Joe McKeehen, many of our experts are calling for an upset, offering interesting insights on how it will all unfold once the cards are in the air this Sunday.
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 | After seven days of play and 16 episodes, the 2015 November Nine was decided during ESPN's Sunday night coverage, but not before a wildly entertaining series of outbursts, bust outs and hilarious one-liners.
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The poker tour will make multiple stops in Macau, Melbourne, Seoul and Manila throughout 2016.
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 | Some of the increase is attributed to Labor Day weekend falling mostly in September rather than August and the earlier date for the Life Is Beautiful festival.
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The increase ends a three-month slide, with baccarat play returning to normal levels and revenue on the Strip increasing by 2%.
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The company picked up its first customers in its pink-mustachioed cars last week and is giving customers $5 off two separate rides through April 20.
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Social casino revenue will reach $3.3 billion this year and could top $4 billion by 2017, according to gaming analyst Adam Krejcik.
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Despite Las Vegas hosting three of the 10 largest convention venues in the nation, several big trade shows are considering relocating next year.
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A pop-up gallery will open at the Plaza on Tuesday to sell the hundreds of sports-themed items that used to decorate the Las Vegas Club.
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 | The $3.2-billion, Hollywood-themed resort casino was designed to become Asia's "entertainment capital," according to its CEO.
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All proceeds from the seasonal donation event, which runs from Nov. 7 to Dec. 12, will benefit the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut and its "Tommy Toy" Fund program.
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The company still reported a decline in revenue, but management believes the company is on the right path to increasing its profitability.
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Danh D. is the latest winner in the Win-A-Car Every Friday promotion.
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Rafferty comes to Interblock from Scientific Games, where he served as deputy general counsel, corporate assets.
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Some of the biggest names in European gaming will be exhibiting at the Venetian Macao next month.
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 | The California native won $142,608 at Table Mountain Casino on his favorite machine, the Stacking Mystery Crystal Beauty, which offers an exclusive Massive Cash Jackpot.
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Postgame press conferences are boring, repetitive exercises, but Weird Al Yankovic manages to find a little fun in his latest parody video.
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 | The decision puts the two largest daily fantasy sports companies, each valued at $1.3 billion, in a difficult financial position.
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The Fantasy Sports Control Agency, formed by the Fantasy Sports Trade Association and chaired by a former Secretary of Labor, will create an independent self-regulation system for the industry.
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The Republican representative from Utah is pursuing a federal ban on Internet gambling that is aimed largely at online poker, but would keep the current exemptions for fantasy sports and horse racing.
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While he missed out on the onslaught of points scored in the Giants-Saints game, Dan did have nice picks on Julio Jones at WR and the Dallas defense.
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The consequences of the DFS "insider information" scandal intensify as an FBI investigation develops an ominous plot twist.
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 | The "Dance All Night Tour" features a bigger cast than ever before and takes place at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016. Tickets are $45 and are on sale now.
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The Connecticut casino presents a diverse lineup of entertainment this month that includes comedy, music, magic and Muay Thai.
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Did You Know?
Jonathan Duhamel (2010) is the only WSOP Main Event champion from the November Nine Era to capture the bracelet after entering the final table as the chip leader.
Featured Game The Baywatch online slot from Playtech is a five-reel, 20-payline slot featuring a bonus round, wild and scatter symbols and special rounds for life guards CJ Parker, Neely Capshaw, Caroline Holden and Matt Brody. > More Baywatch DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 November Nine Era trends and tidbits - Chip leader batting .142
- Heads-up leader prevails
- Huge comebacks can happen
- Leaders have been within reach
- Second chip position guarantees nothing
- Winner has come from multiple spots
- Previous bracelets are no help
- Neither are WSOP cashes
- More international flavor
- Youth has been served
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