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A day with the man who drives the WSOP machine
4 July 2008
There were 150 tables, 700 dealers and almost 1,200 players in action on Friday during Day 1B of the Main Event. And Casino City got an up-close-and-personal view of exactly how WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel manages to steer the ship smoothly.
From the WSOP rail: Ray Romano sounds off on golf and poker4 July 2008
Other rail tales include mystical robes and TV exposure.
WSOP Main Event begins with a bang4 July 2008
Day 1A of the Main Event at the World Series of Poker saw over 1,000 players flood the floor, Wayne Newton, Costanza and plenty of head rubs.
The potent 'poker psychology' of Phil Hellmuth3 July 2008
It takes more than just skill to become the all-time leader in World Series of Poker bracelets. That point became abundantly clear to Casino City's Gary Trask as he got an up-close-and-personal view of Phil Hellmuth using some serious mind games to beat down an unsuspecting opponent this week in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. tournament.
PH Towers by Westgate celebrates topping-off3 July 2008
Casino execs, government officials, employees and friends of Westgate Resorts all joined to celebrate the topping-off of PH Towers by Westgate -- the tallest timeshare building in history and first vacation ownership resort fully integrated with a major resort & casino complex, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
From the WSOP rail: Luckboxes, mega satellites and eagle-eyed pros2 July 2008
Players tend to provide the entertainment both on and off the tables at the World Series of Poker.
Wynn Las Vegas says 'Girls Gone Wild' boss owes $2 million2 July 2008
Wynn Las Vegas, which sued June 12 seeking payment for an outstanding bill for a fundraiser that took place during last year's All-Star Weekend, has been paid in full by an unnamed party, property spokeswoman Jennifer Dunne said Monday.
Lawsuit reveals another unpaid bill for charity event2 July 2008
A second Strip resort has still not been paid for a charity event held during NBA's All-Star Weekend.
Las Vegas room tax plan approved2 July 2008
Voters will be asked in November whether hotels should pay a lodging tax to offset $260 million in reduced funding for local schools expected in the next two years.
Vanishing at warp speed2 July 2008
Star Trek: The Experience will end its 11-year run at the Las Vegas Hilton on Sept. 1.
Hellmuth, Mizrachi add spice to World Series of Poker2 July 2008
Unexpected quests for bracelets turned the WSOP on its head Tuesday.
On the WSOP rail: Negreanu a force of nature; stacking and raining chips1 July 2008
From Daniel Negreanu's amazing table presence to players stacking chips and making it rain, the World Series of Poker provided plenty of entertainment Tuesday.
High-rise death mystifes family, offcials23 June 2008
No safety violations, no reason for worker to be where he was — just unanswered questions.
Cosmopolitan: Building vs. brand23 June 2008
First it lost its financing. Now the Cosmopolitan project could lose its name.
Union says workers not being rushed19 June 2008
Employees alleged deadline pressure at some sites on Strip.
Around the WSOP: Phan gets his gamble on18 June 2008
En route to a victory in the $3,000 No-Limit Hold-em tournament, John Phan, with the cooperation of heads-up opponent Johnny Neckar, threw an interesting twist into play.
Mandalay Bay guards reject union18 June 2008
By a 123-110 vote, Mandalay Bay guards rejected the International Union of Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America.
Venetian hosts Superfly singles night18 June 2008
Virgin America has partnered with Match.com to bring singles aboard the airline's "SuperFly" Wednesday night series for an evening of social networking and fun at The Venetian Las Vegas.
Carpenter killed in fall at Boyd's Echelon project17 June 2008
The death toll at Strip construction sites continued to rise Monday, this time at Boyd Gaming Corp.'s Echelon project site with the death of a 49-year-old carpenter who fell about 15 feet and suffered fatal head injuries after landing on his head.
Wynn Las Vegas launches wireless internet, VOD17 June 2008
Cox Business/Hospitality Network has launched its high-definition Video On Demand platform and wireless internet in the new Encore at Wynn Las Vegas.
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