2007 World Series of Poker Draws More Than 54,000 Entrants
Despite the restrictions to online poker, the health of the game is strong as the 2007 World Series of Poker has attracted 54,288 total registrants, the most in World Series of Poker history.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Ante Up for Africa Raises Nearly $400,000
An astonishing thing happened at precisely 10:40 pm on July 5th, 2007 in Las Vegas. On the tournament floor at the World Series of Poker, with thousands of spectators and a global media watching, two poker players agreed to split first prize in one of the most illustrious poker tournaments ever held. The occasion was unprecedented.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Still Time to Register for Main Event at the WSOP 2007
A total of 1,287 players kicked off the first day's play. Thousands more already have paid the $10,000 buy-in for the No-Limit Texas Hold'em Championship, commonly referred to as the Main Event. Registration remains open until July 9 at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 09, 2007
World Series of Poker Europe Pre-Registration Opens; Hellmuth All-in
Pre-registrations has officially opened for the World Series of Poker Europe. According to reports, all-time WSOP bracelet leader Phil Hellmuth Jr. has made an official commitment to play.
Monday, July 09, 2007
It's the Grand Opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast's most anticipated destination resorts, will open its doors on July 7, 2007 and mark the day with celebratory festivities.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Robert Mizrachi Wins the $10,000 Buy-In Pot-Limit Omaha World Championship
The winner of the $10,000 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha World Championship is Robert Mizrachi, from Las Vegas. His younger brother Michael 'the Grinder' Mizrachi is also a formidable poker player.
Friday, July 06, 2007
7-7-7 Lucky Day for Mohegan Sun Visitors
Everyone's a winner at Mohegan Sun on July 7, 2007. Visitors can celebrate what some are calling the luckiest day of the century with hourly prize giveaways, dining specials and discounts at top retailers throughout The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Friday, July 06, 2007
New Bedford Provides Alternate Site for Wampanoags' Casino
"New Bedford is redoubling its drive to snag a proposed $1 billion-plus Mashpee Wampanoag casino amid signs the tribe's initial choice for a gambling resort may not be a sure thing after all.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Harrah's and Betfair Partnership Breaks New Ground
Harrah's has executed a non-binding letter of intent to form an alliance with Betfair.com that will designate Betfair.com as the Presenting Sponsor of the World Series of Poker Europe through 2011.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Online Casino Player Wins $75,000 on the All-American Slot
The Jackpot Factory has announced that one of its players recently had two big payouts combining for a staggering $75,000 on the 5-reel, 25-payline American-themed Bars & Stripes video slot game.
Friday, July 06, 2007
National Poker League Announced
America's first national poker league will be launched this fall. Now, people at the neighborhood level will be able to play poker in small buy-in tournaments for a chance to compete on television for life-altering prize money.
Friday, July 06, 2007
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