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UNITE HERE asks Nevada regulators to investigate Deutsche Bank

UNITE HERE's Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has written to the Nevada Gaming Commission and Control Board expressing concern over Deutsche Bank's suitability to retain its ownership share in Station Casinos.

Caesars Interactive levels up with Mitch Garber at the helm

Caesars Interactive, owner of the World Series of Poker, has surpassed Zynga in terms of social gaming revenue.

Insert Coin(s) closes, but owner hopes to reopen

The video game lounge in downtown Las Vegas was one of the first businesses to open as part of that area's revitalization four years ago.

Inaugural Fantasy Sports Combine to take place in Vegas

The conference will take place on July 17 and 18 at the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.

Gaming industry debates whether fantasy sports is gambling or skill gaming

Fantasy sports is a largely unregulated but lucrative sector of the gaming market, and the legal definitions of sports wagering are murky.

Top 10 things the World Series of Poker got right this year

Casino City's Dan Podheiser explains that despite a few bumps and bruises along the way, the 2015 World Series of Poker has been a tremendous success.

Conoley follows in Baranowski's footsteps, notches first Main Event cash

In 2014, Dallas-area chiropractor Dean Baranowski made a deep run in the World Series of Poker Main Event. This year, Baranowski is on the rail as his home game buddy, Kenny Conoley, chips up the leaderboard.

Varnell continues hot streak to finish Day 2C among chip leaders

Colorado-based poker pro Craig Varnell has made two final tables in the past week, including a $330,000 win in the WPT500 Aria tournament. On Thursday, he continued his heater, chipping up near the top of the leaderboards on Day 2C of the WSOP Main Event.

One on one with WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel

Jack Effel sat down with Casino City to discuss the planning process for the World Series of Poker, controversies during this year's events and how he handles player feedback.

Anand leads, Hastings builds big stack at end of Day 2AB

Amar Anand finished Wednesday night's play with 100,000 chips more than anyone else in the field. Meanwhile, Brian Hastings is in great position to take down his third WSOP bracelet of the summer.

MGM sells Reno properties to Eldorado Resorts

The properties sold are the Circus Circus Reno and half of the Silver Legacy, the other half of which Eldorado already owned.

Main Event sets new Day 1C record, but total participation drops

When the final numbers were tallied, 6,420 players had entered the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event. The winner will receive $7.68 million.

San Diego bar owner relishes playing with Ivey, Hellmuth

Marco Rodriguez got his money's worth in the 2015 WSOP Main Event, as the 29-year-old bar owner had Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, Keith Lehr and Melanie Weisner at his Day 1C table.

Committee formed to focus on Southern Nevada tourism improvements

The 11-member panel will draft a report by next year outlining recommendations for the development and prioritization of tourism improvement projects.

Nevada Transportation Department moves to acquire land for Project Neon

The state has hired outside counsel to negotiate with owners for the land parcels around the Spaghetti Bowl interchange that are part of the plan to improve traffic in Las Vegas.

Flash floods, leaking water in the Rio cause a stir on Day 1B

Shortly before the dinner break on Day 1B of the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event, water started leaking through the ceiling at the Rio, causing tournament officials to pause the tournament and send players to dinner early.

Ohio woman balances passion for poker with love for her job

Even if Annette Wood had won the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event, the Akron, Ohio native would have returned to her job helping adults with disabilities.

Rep. Barton continues push to legalize online poker

The Poker Players Alliance brought the Republican Congressman from Texas to the World Series of Poker to recognize him for his work on behalf of legalizing online poker in the U.S.

Summerlin planning biggest Fourth of July parade in Nevada

The Western Las Vegas Valley expects upwards of 30,000 attendees for its Fourth of July parade, and other festivities are planned across the state.

Unassuming Erik Seidel merits seat among poker greats

The eight-time WSOP bracelet winner ranks in the top three on poker's all-time money list, though he garners less fanfare than many other professional players.

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