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After two years of gains, Las Vegas sees fewer visitors in April

A total of 3.3 million tourists came to Las Vegas in April, down from April 2011's 3.4 million total.

East, West to flavor Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace

Architect David Rockwell described the Nobu Hotel as a "distinctly Japanese experience with a Western sense of luxury."

From the agony of defeat to the thrill of victory at WSOP

Adam Friedman, who became known as the "agony of defeat" poster child in the 2005 WSOP Main Event, came from behind to defeat Todd Brunson to claim his first WSOP bracelet and $269,037 on Saturday morning.

Seattle man collects WSOP gold bracelet, $311K less than a year after enlisting in the Army

Brandon Schaefer, a 31-year-old former online poker pro, won a WSOP gold bracelet and $311,174 just a week before he will head to Alabama to begin flight school in the U.S. Army.

Philadelphia physician wins big at WSOP

There's an old saying that goes: "Never play poker with a man named 'Doc." At the World Series of Poker, apparently no one listened.

Hastings wins WSOP Heads-Up title, $371K

Brian Hastings, a 23-year-old professional poker player from Hanover Township, Pa. won his first WSOP gold bracelet in the $10,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em championship on Thursday night at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, collecting $371,498 in prize money. But this victory wasn't at all about the money.

Van Der Fluit wins $1,500 PLO event at WSOP for $265K

Vincent Van Der Fluit became the fourth Dutch-born World Series of Poker gold bracelet winner on Wednesday night, besting a field of 970 players in the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament to claim first-place prize money of $265,221.

Monnette wins second bracelet, $190K at WSOP

WSOP confirms 12 more players for The Big One for ONE DROP

Canadian poker pro wins $781,398, gold bracelet at WSOP

Ashkan Razavi, a 30-year-old professional poker player from Maple Ridge, B.C., won $781,398 and his first World Series of Poker gold bracelet in a $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event on Wednesday at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Hotel rates blossom as Electric Daisy Carnival arrives

Strip and off-Strip hotels are asking for, and receiving, premium rates this weekend, when industry experts say the city will be at occupancy.

Justices weigh idled Fontainebleau project

More than 100 contractors, many based in Las Vegas, have filed more than 325 claims in the Fontainebleau's bankruptcy case.

Palms kicks off new phase of $50 million upgrade

Joseph Magliarditi, president of the off-Strip resort, has overseen a number of changes to the casino and will now finish what will be a $50 million renovation and upgrade of the 11-year-old property.

71-year-old wins WSOP bracelet, $264K

Herbert Tapscott, a 71-year-old financier from Hartselle, Ala., collected $264,400 for his first career cash at the WSOP, proving once again that it's never too late to triumph on poker's grandest stage.

Bloch wins elusive first WSOP bracelet, $126,363

Andy Bloch finally won his first World Series of Gold bracelet on Saturday, claiming the title in the $1,500 Seven Card Stud event and $126,363.

WSOP first-timer collects gold bracelet and $480,564 in Mixed Max event

Aubin Cazals, a 21-year-old online poker pro currently residing on the island-nation of Malta, collected $480,564 and his first WSOP gold bracelet, but the tournament is more likely to be remembered for its historic ramifications and even some controversy that impacted play on what was expected to be the final day.

Jivkov wins PL Hold'em event, $189K at WSOP

Nick Jivkov, a 34-year-old semi-pro poker player and business owner from Des Plaines, Ill., collected $189,818 in prize money to go along with his first WSOP gold bracelet.

Plaza Hotel & Casino supports photography project commemorating signage in downtown Las Vegas

The Vegas Vernacular Project was established to document hand-painted and illuminated signage throughout the city, with a focus on downtown Las Vegas.

Zeidman wins bracelet, $201K in stacked Stud High-Low event at WSOP

Cory Zeidman was propelled to the win by former NFL star Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, the flamboyant ex-Dallas Cowboy linebacker from the Tom Landry-era, who gave his friend several pep talks during the final day of what turned out to be Zeidman's greatest poker triumph.

Force wins WSOP NLH/PLO heads-up title for $207K

The guy with the coolest name in poker -- Leif Force -- won the $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha Heads-Up event a the World Series of Poker, winning $207,708 and his first WSOP bracelet.

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