World Series of Poker Inducts Barbara Enright, Phil Hellmuth Jr. Into Poker Hall Of Fame
The World Series of Poker bestowed the game's ultimate honor today on two of poker's premier players, inducting Barbara Enright and Phil Hellmuth Jr. into the Poker Hall of Fame.
Friday, July 06, 2007
WPT Launches New Online Poker Site - WorldPokerTour.com
WPT Enterprises has announced the official launch of its new online real money and 'play for fun' gaming site, WorldPokerTour.com. The company invites players from around the globe to register and receive the $1500 'You Play, We Pay' bonus program.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Def Leppard, Styx and Foreinger on Same Bill for Vegas Date
Following on the heels of their hugely successful 2006 concert tour, Def Leppard, one of rock's most entertaining bands, has announced a mega summer concert tour set to make a stop at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Sept. 22. Special guests Styx and Foreigner also are scheduled to open the show at 8 p.m.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Jimmy Buffett Sails into MGM Grand in Las Vegas for October Dates
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will once again take the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for what continues to be the biggest party of the year. Jimmy Buffett's 'Bama Breeze' 2007 Tour comes to Las Vegas on Saturday, October 20 & 27, 2007.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Small Town Poker Tour Championship Scheduled for Las Vegas
The Small Town Poker Tour Pro Am Championship will be held July 13, at the South Point Hotel Casino and Spa in Las Vegas. The Tournament is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM. The event is open to all players from around the world.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Record Turnout Bodes Well for First Time Winner at WSOP $1,500 NLHE Event
Entering a record-breaking field turns out well for first-time winner Ghandrasekhar Billavara, a 38-year-old businessman from San Francisco, CA at the World Series of Poker's $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
New Version of 'My Craps Game' Takes Simulation to New Levels
Software developer Digital Showcase has announced that its software title 'My Craps Game' now has a new version 1.2 that takes the game playability up a whole level.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Slotland Games Compatible with New iPhone
Although most other online casino games won't work on the much-hyped new Apple iPhone, Slotland.com's mobile games and their web games both work great on the revolutionary new device.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Adelson Sets Sights on Massachusetts Casino
Gambling tycoon Sheldon Adelson, who grew up poor in Dorchester and has become one of the world's richest men, is drafting plans for an extravagant gambling resort in Boston's outer suburbs and recently made his pitch to Gov. Deval Patrick's administration.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Buffalo Creek Casino Opens
Less than one day after the National Indian Gaming Commission approved the opening of the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, the venue welcomed its first patrons Tuesday morning. The casino opened its doors at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
'Kill Phil' Author Blair Rodman Wins WSOP Bracelet and $707,000
Blair Rodman, a noted poker writer and gambler, has won the $2,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em championship at the World Series of Poker. Jennifer Tilly placed 30th in the event.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
NETeller Founder Pleads Guilty
A founder of payment processor NETeller pleaded guilty on Friday to a conspiracy charge over the handling of billions of dollars in illegal gambling proceeds.
Monday, July 02, 2007
World Series of Poker Goes Mobile With Johnny Chan, Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson and Shannon Elizabeth
World Series of Poker Pro Challenge is a new mobile game that allows players to go head-to-head against digital representations of some of poker's biggest celebrities.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Fourth Start Day Added to WSOP Main Event
The World Series of Poker has added a fourth start day for the WSOP Main Event, which begins July 6, WSOP officials said today.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Edler Wins 5k Six-Handed Hold'em, Hellmuth Cashes Again
The $5,000 buy-in Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em championship was won by Bill Edler, from Las Vegas. Other notable cashes in this tournament included Phil Hellmuth (62nd), Men 'the Master' Nguyen (48th), Jamie Gold (2nd) and Toby Maguire (1st).
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Casino Analysts Don't See Easy Deal for Trump
Another Wall Street gaming analyst is pessimistic that Donald Trump's financially ailing casino company will be able to find a buyer.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
PokerStars Launches the Asia Pacific Poker Tour
PokerStars has announced the launch of Asia Pacific's first poker tour, the PokerStars APPT. Spanning the region from Korea to Australia, the tour will bring world-class poker action to some of the most exotic destinations and luxurious casinos in the world.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Frank O'Dell Wins $2k Limit Omaha High-Low Championship
Frank O'Dell is the winner of the $2,000 buy-in Limit Omaha High-Low championship at the 2007 World Series of Poker. O'Dell has been playing tournament poker for about ten years and has amassed over $1.4 million in tournament winnings.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Auditions Planned for Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker II
As thousands of poker players from around the world descend upon Las Vegas this July for the World Series of Poker, Bodog Entertainment will be in town looking to increase a few players' odds of becoming poker's next superstar and millionaire.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Kid Rock Brings Rock and Rap to The Pearl Aug 31
Check out Kid Rock and his distinctive mix of thrashing and rapping at The Pearl at The Palms Friday, August 31, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Freddy Deeb Wins $50,000 HORSE Championship at World Series of Poker
Poker professional Freddy Deeb, 51, laid claim to the title of world's greatest all-around poker player today by winning the $50,000 HORSE Championship at the 38th Annual World Series of Poker presented by Milwaukee's Best Light.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Lukasz Dumanski Wins Inaugural Pot-Limit Omaha High-Low Split at 2007 WSOP
The winner of the $1,500 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha High-Low championship was Lukasz Dumanski. He is a 24-year-old poker player from Toronto, Ontario (Canada). This was his first WSOP victory.
Friday, June 29, 2007
'AK' Barta Wins Over $500,000 at Borgata Poker Summer Open
The final three players at the Borgata Poker Summer Open (Andrew 'AK' Barta, Paul McCaffrey, and Hoa Minh Nguyen) were all on a rollercoaster of emotions on Monday as they swapped chips throughout the day and battled for control.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Bennett Wins 2007 Seniors Poker World Championship
The winner of the 2007 Seniors Poker World Championship is Ernest Bennett, a 55-year-old former business owner from Encino, CA. This is his first WSOP victory.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Veteran Rockers 'ASIA' Celebrate Silver Anniversary at Trump Marina
ASIA original band members, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer and John Wetton celebrated a milestone in the rock world with a huge 25th Anniversary celebration staged at Trump Marina Saturday night.
Thursday, June 28, 2007