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2008 WSOP Main Event final table is set
15 July 2008
Following 11 long days of poker, the second-largest field in WSOP Main Event history has been played down to nine, setting up a historic final table that won't be played until November.
Dealers at Rio reject union14 July 2008
A union organizing effort at the Rio fell short Saturday when 60 percent of the casino dealers voted against representation.
Fitz off the market for now14 July 2008
Don Barden won't need to sell Fitzgeralds to maintain a stake in a slots-only casino in Pittsburgh, but the downtown Las Vegas casino remains an asset he could use to generate cash for his struggling gambling portfolio.
After wild ride, stocks of casino companies up14 July 2008
Gaming stocks on Friday recovered some of their value that was lost the previous day when both Nevada and Atlantic City reported disappointing monthly gaming revenues, panicking an already jittery investment community.
Las Vegas tourism numbers hold firm14 July 2008
The number of people who visited Las Vegas in May held strong at 3.4 million, despite a 15 percent decline in the amount of money they lost gambling in Sin City casinos.
Controllers say low staffing won't fly14 July 2008
Disputes over staffing levels in the nation's air traffic control towers have poisoned relations between controllers and the Federal Aviation Administration and could affect airfields from Las Vegas to New York.
Ultimate Vegas Escape Sweepstakes launched14 July 2008
Las Vegas is offering the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a different kind of crazy with not one, but three chances to win the Ultimate Vegas Escape Sweepstakes.
Top-10 moments of the WSOP Main Event13 July 2008
Entering Monday's action, the Main Event at the 2008 World Series Poker was filled with special moments. Here's a list of our 10 favorites.
'Roothlus' finally conquers the WSOP13 July 2008
One year after working at summer camp, Adam "Roothlus" Levy walked out of the World Series of Poker with $222,865 in his pocket.
'Get out of jail' card can't prevent Hellmuth elimination from WSOP13 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.
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