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'Get out of jail' card can't prevent Hellmuth elimination from WSOP
13 July 2008
After further review, the one-orbit penalty called on Phil Hellmuth late Saturday night was overturned by WSOP officials, causing quite a stir at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino when Day 6 play began on Sunday. Hellmuth was later eliminated and finished in 45th place.
Ohio's Stein is proving he's a horse for the Main Event course13 July 2008
After a successful career in the harness horse racing industry and years of prodding from a close friend, Craig Stein is more than holding his own at the WSOP Main Event and is certain that he'll be heading home to Ohio with a handsome payday.
Sliwinski making a dream run at WSOP Main Event12 July 2008
Two months after graduating for college, aspiring poker pro Nicholas Sliwinski is in position for a major payday in the world's most prestigious tournament.
Trip to Korea has Khan thinking, acting differently12 July 2008
At last year's Main Event, Hevad Khan would celebrate whenever he took down a big pot. And not even Khan new what form that celebration would take. This year, a more peaceful Khan is at the table. But he's still a great player.
WSOP Day 4: The marriage between TV and poker12 July 2008
As each "all-in call" was shouted out during Day 4 of the Main Event, the ESPN TV crews seized control of the floor, putting on display the sometimes staged relationship between TV and poker.
Hellmuth appeals to god for cards at the Main Event12 July 2008
Hellmuth went into "meltdown mode" at the World Series of Poker Friday, appealing to god for cards and tossing his sunglasses when he didn't get them.
Obrestad is already what she wants to be when she grows up -- a poker player11 July 2008
After spending the last few weeks hanging out in Vegas and sneaking into clubs, the 19-year-old World Series of Poker Europe Main Event champ sat down with Casino City's Gary Trask to reflect on her career and life so far, and what her future might hold.
Luxor hosts new Criss Angel, Cirque du Soleil show11 July 2008
Criss Angel and the World Famous Cirque Du Soleil have joined creative efforts their new adventure at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas: Criss Angel "BELIEVE."
The bubble finally bursts at a tension-filled WSOP Day 311 July 2008
The Main Event field was pared down to the magic 666 number late Thursday night, but not before almost 90 minutes of hand-for-hand combat that provided plenty of tense moments.
ESPN's Lon McEachern is riding the poker wave10 July 2008
The coverage of the World Series of Poker on ESPN has become must-see TV for fans of the game, creating a cult hero following for its lead announcer.
CityCenter fire station groundbreaking today10 July 2008
A groundbreaking will be held this afternoon for a new Clark County fire station at the MGM Mirage CityCenter that's being paid for by MGM Mirage.
Hellmuth-Jelassi skirmishes add spice to the World Series of Poker10 July 2008
The self-proclaimed Poker Brat and a feisty Swede provided much of the entertainment as the Main Event's Day 2B field of almost 2,400 winnowed its way down to about 855 players.
Michelle Murrell relishes special role as Lubarsky's 'reader'9 July 2008
The serendipitous meeting between the Michigan native and the nearly blind Las Vegas pro has blossomed into a special working relationship.
Gas prices deter California gamblers9 July 2008
Southern California gamblers who regularly drive to Las Vegas have cut back their visits by a third because of record gas prices, and those who still come say they’ve cut their gambling back by 29 percent, a new poll has found.
Tall-talking players try to walk the walk during Day 2A at the WSOP9 July 2008
Maurice Hawkins may not be a household name in the poker world, but the Florida native can match words with the best of them. And as he tried to stay alive, Stefan Mattsson, a Swede who can certainly back up his words with his play, was building another healthy stack.
Nevada at work: Exec aims to keep people loving Las Vegas8 July 2008
Through it all -- the mob reign, the Howard Hughes revolution, the rise of the megaresorts -- Rossi Ralenkotter had a front-row seat.
Initiative petitions rejected8 July 2008
Initiative petitions seeking to divert room taxes from the Las Vegas convention authority to state needs, including education, will not be on the November ballot, a Carson City district judge ruled Wednesday.
Land-value raise may lift Lady Luck8 July 2008
City-owned land that developers want to buy in conjunction with a revival of the downtown Lady Luck casino could fetch twice as much money as originally thought -- although critics of the plan say the city could get even more.
Luxor to host Bodies exhibit8 July 2008
Premier Exhibitions, Inc. reports that BODIES - The Exhibition will make its transition to Luxor in Las Vegas on August 2, 2008.
Second-largest WSOP provides grand stage for Griffin, Wells and Azinger7 July 2008
A huge turnout on the final Day 1 of the World Series of Poker helped create a prize pool of over $64 million and set the scene for interesting days from a new champion, and old champion and a Ryder Cup captain.
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