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Two longtime friends from Miami make the most of the WSOP Colossus
2 June 2015
When Mike Elbilia decided to come to the World Series of Poker, he was hoping to watch his friend Juan Endara make a deep run in the $565 Colossus event. Little did he know he'd be making a deep run of his own.
Top 10 numbers from the WSOP's Colossus1 June 2015
Casino City's Aaron Todd breaks down the important numbers from the record-shattering WSOP Colossus event, including some from his own personal playing experience.
Strip's best April since '08 helps reverse statewide gaming slide1 June 2015
Casinos statewide collected $897.9 million from gamblers during April, a 5.39 increase compared to the same month in 2014. On the Strip, gaming revenue increased almost 7.8 percent to $498.8 million.
Money bubble bursts, WSOP Colossus down to 506 players1 June 2015
The bustouts were fast and furious on Day 2 of the $565 Colossus at the World Series of Poker. In fact, the tournament staff could barely keep up, and it appeared for a few moments as if WSOP officials might have actually missed the money bubble.
One on one with WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart1 June 2015
Stewart joined Aaron Todd to discuss the WSOP's Colossus, the largest live tournament in poker history on Saturday.
Colossal displeasure with Colossus payout structure at WSOP1 June 2015
The money bubble burst at the World Series of Poker's Colossus event on Sunday night, but the bulk of the buzz in the Pavilion was a payout structure that will see first place earn $638,880, or just 5.7 percent of the prize pool.
WSOP Colossus shatters record for largest live poker tournament31 May 2015
The final two starting flights of the World Series of Poker's $565 Colossus event were filled to capacity on Saturday at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, ensuring that the event wouldn't just break the record for largest live poker tournament, but shatter it.
Taxi drivers stage peaceful protest against Uber on the Strip30 May 2015
Dozens of drivers marched with signs on Las Vegas Boulevard near Caesars Palace for a little more than an hour Friday to protest the Nevada Legislature's approval of the regulation of transportation network companies, including Uber.
Colossus attracts new faces to WSOP30 May 2015
One of the primary goals of the WSOP's Colossus event was to attract new players to the tournament series. Consider that objective achieved.
Finding fun at the WSOP's Colossus29 May 2015
Aaron Todd's first World Series of Poker Tournament ended before he would have liked it to, but he walked away with a smile and learned a little along the way.
WSOP Colossus field already exceeding expectations29 May 2015
Casino City's Aaron Todd reports on the already record-breaking madness of the WSOP's aptly named "Colossus" event.
Paragon Gaming approved to take over Westgate Las Vegas29 May 2015
The Nevada Gaming Commission gave Paragon its approval on Thursday, May 28.
Las Vegas's transit plan has everybody talking29 May 2015
The plan, based on input from a wide swath of community stakeholders, has drawn significant support -- but the cost of the ambitious project has some critics worried.
Las Vegas taxi drivers to protest Uber legislation on Strip29 May 2015
Nevada's taxi and limousine industry has been staunchly against the bills passed by the Nevada Assembly that would allow ride-hailing companies to operate in the state.
Airlines adding seats to Las Vegas as visitor numbers increase28 May 2015
Passenger rates to Vegas have been up around 4 percent year-over-year for each month of 2015, and this trend is expected to continue.
Susie Lee running for Nevada's District 4 House seat28 May 2015
Lee is running as a Democrat, and believes her experience working with Las Vegas-area nonprofits will help her in navigating Washington, D.C.'s partisan gridlock.
Workers 'top off' MGM arena28 May 2015
The last steel beam of the arena's structure was installed on Wednesday, May 26. The arena is scheduled to open in April 2016.
Caesars resumes deferred compensation payments, but only for some27 May 2015
Other employees will have to file claims to receive their retirement payments, which Caesars temporarily stopped distributing as part of its Chapter 11 reorganization.
Penn National Gaming appoints Richard St. Jean and Frank Quigley to new general manager positions27 May 2015
Richard St. Jean has been appointed the general manager of Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego, while Frank Quigley has taken St. Jean's vacated position as general manager of Hollywood Casino Toledo.
Affinity Gaming rejects buyout offer from Z Capital26 May 2015
Affinity's board claims the proposed price of $9.75 per share was too low to be attractive.
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