Binion's Gambling Hall News - Page 2

John Juanda and Jennifer Harman were inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame on Friday night, and Casino City was there to witness an evening full of shining moments for the World Series of Poker.

The 2015 Poker Hall of Fame Class has its newest members as Jennifer Harman and John Juanda become the 49th and 50th individuals to be inducted. The induction ceremony takes place on Friday, Nov. 6 at Binion’s Gambling Hall in Las Vegas.

On Nov. 1, Jeff Victor will become vice president of operations for the Derek Stevens-owned group of casinos, which includes the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate.

Archie Karas is famous for once turning $50 into $40 million during an infamous Las Vegas hot streak in the 1990s.

Daniel Negreanu and Jack McClelland were inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Binion's Sunday night. Casino City's Aaron Todd recaps the top-10 moments from the event.

The 2014 Poker Hall of Fame Class will feature a first ballot inductee – Daniel Negreanu – and one who has spent four decades contributing to the game – Jack McClelland.

The World Series of Poker-themed poker room at Bally's Wild Wild West casino in Atlantic City is still in its infancy, but as it gets set to host the WSOP National Circuit Championship on Memorial Day weekend, Caesars executives will find out where the room stands in the New Jersey poker market.

The authorization comes after a more than a year-and-a-half of negotiation with the casinos, Culinary Local 226 spokeswoman Bethany Khan said.

While this isn't exactly a religious column, it seems like a good time to explore the 10 greatest miracles the gambling world has seen.

The shuttered Lady Luck Casino Hotel, which former Mayor Oscar Goodman once called a "carcass," will be reborn as the Downtown Grand.

Aaron Todd has pet peeves, and when he gets to run his own casino, there's (at least) 10 things he'll ban in his casino.

Binion’s Gambling Hall in Las Vegas is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Aug. 15 with promotions and giveaways.

The Riviera Hotel and Casino has constructed a bingo room, which is set to open on Aug. 12 on the Las Vegas Strip.

Casino City's Vin Narayanan rates his top-10 land-based poker rooms in the world.

Binion's Gambling Hall in Las Vegas opened a new bingo room in the middle of the casino floor on Tuesday.

Jonathan Duhamel and John Racener, the final two players in the WSOP Main Event, may be wise to listen to the advice of 2005 Main Event champion Greg Raymer.

The Las Vegas casino hosted a special poker tournament August 13 and 14 in support of local firefighters.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal's Matt Youmans hit 15 sports books in the five hours and gave a play-by-play blog from Super Bowl Sunday.

Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas will close its 365-room hotel tower beginning Dec. 14 and lay off about 100 workers.

The downtown Vegas casino will need rent relief to survive, according to a senior company official.