Las Vegas News - Page 295

There will be no repeat performance from Antonio Esfandiari at this year's $1 million Big One for One Drop at the World Series of Poker. Esfandiari, who won the event when it was last held in 2012, was eliminated two spots shy of the money in 10th place early on Tuesday morning at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

For David Siegel, the acquisition of the LVH ended a series of near-misses for buying in Las Vegas.

The first amateur Mixed Martial Arts World Championships will proceed as planned in the sport's unofficial capital, Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 30-July 5, 2014.

The World Series of Poker's Big One for One Drop is underway at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Thirty professional poker players and 12 businessmen and entertainers ponied up the $1 million buy-in for the second Big One for One Drop on Sunday afternoon.

Aaron Todd presents 10 numbers to note at this year's $1 million Big One for One Drop at the World Series of Poker.

Lawyers estimate the case has 15,000 to 25,000 potential class members.

The privately owned Peppermill, which has five Northern Nevada casinos including its flagship property in Reno will have a presence on the Ultimate Poker platform along with Station Casinos.

Proven Leader and Rising Star Awards announced as the Great Women of Gaming Awards are revealed.

Americans could use a lift after last night's frustrating 2-2 tie with Portugal in the World Cup, so Aaron Todd presents 10 statistics that show just how much the Americans are dominating this year's WSOP through the first 40 events.

To herald the opening date, a countdown will begin Tuesday morning on the north Strip resort’s new marquee.

The fortunate slot enthusiast was playing the fan-favorite MegaJackpots game at Bellagio in Las Vegas.

English-themed casino-resort alleged to be on the way for the Las Vegas Strip.

As the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino celebrates its 10th year hosting the World Series of Poker, Casino City's Aaron Todd looks back at the 10 best final tables during that time.

The Nevada Supreme Court has reversed a Clark County judge’s decision to award $6.6 million to a man who suffered a knee injury during a Monday Night Football event at the Palms.

The mixed-use property, which is owned by Chief Executive Officer of SBE Entertainment Sam Nazarian and has more than 1,600 guest rooms and suites, is expected to be completed by fall of 2014.

UFC Boss Dana White alleges he's been banned from the Palms Casino for winning too much.

The El Cortez became the third downtown Las Vegas casino in two days to reach a tentative agreement on a five-year contract with two unions, averting a strike planned for this weekend.

This year’s WSOP will be about cash. Lots of it.

Culinary Workers Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 said Tuesday it reached agreements on new five-year contracts covering non-gaming workers at the Fremont and Main Street Station, which are are owned by Boyd Gaming. The agreements still need to be ratified.

Gaming executive Daniel Lee, who took over as CEO of the Palms in October, has resigned, a spokesman for the off-Strip property said Friday.