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Vin Narayanan Gaming Guru - Page 21  Frank schedules online gambling hearing for Dec. 325 November 2009
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) has scheduled a hearing on Dec. 3 before the House Financial Services Committee to hear testimony on repealing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and creating a regulated online gaming industry in the U.S. UIGEA regulations go into effect on Dec. 1.
Frank, who is ... (read more)
Make like a Vegas regular at The Gold Coast23 November 2009
In almost every destination city, there are establishments that cater to tourists, and establishments that cater to locals. In Las Vegas, the big hotels on the Strip -- Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Wynn, Venetian, Mandalay Bay -- are tourist destinations. And casinos like the Gold Coast and The Orleans are ... (read more)
New Rush Tower makes an already good Golden Nugget even better23 November 2009
On my usual trips to Vegas, I usually stay near or on the Strip and make sure I hit downtown/Fremont Street one night before I leave. But the next time I visit, I might change things up and spend a couple of nights at the Golden Nugget.
The Golden Nugget is the hidden jewel of Las Vegas. From dining to ... (read more)
Pai Gow poker is for friends16 November 2009
For as long as groups of friends have been making trips to Las Vegas and other gambling destinations, finding the game that everyone wants to play has been the Holy Grail.
Among buddies, bankrolls and interests will vary. Some friends prefer to play blackjack. Others would rather play craps. And no one wants to play poker against each other. ... (read more)
Youth is served: Joe Cada wins the World Series of Poker Main Event10 November 2009
LAS VEGAS -- Joe Cada beat Darvin Moon heads-up to win the World Series of Poker Main Event title early Tuesday morning. Cada won $8,547,042 for finishing first and became the youngest Main Event champ at 21 years old. 2008 Main Event champion Peter Eastgate was the previous youngest champion at 22 years old. ... (read more)
Instant final table analysis: Cada, Moon somehow outlast the rest8 November 2009
LAS VEGAS -- The best way to look at Saturday's action at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table is that Darvin Moon finished with 58.8 million chips, essentially the same amount that he started with. And Joe Cada took everyone else's chips and now has 135.9 million chips.
Saturday's action – ... (read more)
Ivey falls short in quest for WSOP Main Event title8 November 2009
LAS VEGAS -- The World Series of Poker Main Event final table is down to its final two, and it does not include Phil Ivey. Instead 21-year-old Joe Cada and the logger from Maryland, Darvin Moon, survived the nearly 17-hour day and will face off late Monday night for poker's most coveted title.
Saturday's marathon final table began at 1 p.m. ... (read more)
Michelle, Ho knocked out of Amazing Race2 November 2009
I have to admit, I was looking forward to seeing poker players Tiffany Michelle and Maria Ho fall on their face in the Amazing Race. The two pros entered the competition on CBS full of arrogance, thinking the skills they had developed as poker players would help them easily win the race, and they weren't afraid to say so. ... (read more)
Top-10 things to watch for at the November Nine26 October 2009
10. Darvin Moon's early play
Last year, Dennis Phillips was the chip leader entering final table action. But he fell behind early after losing some big pots. Phillips scrambled back into contention and managed to finish third, but his early stumbles proved too much to overcome.
Darvin Moon faces a similar situation. ... (read more)
Full Tilt circumvents Kentucky case22 October 2009
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether the Commonwealth of Kentucky has the right to seize online gambling domains because domains are "gambling devices" that violate gambling law. The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled earlier this year that online gambling domains were not "gambling devices" under Kentucky law, and therefore could not be seized. ... (read more)
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