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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.
Inside the player lounges at the WSOP6 July 2008
The Casino City editorial team crashed the player lounges at the World Series of Poker over the weekend. And after filling up on all the complimentary food and beverages, it filed a complete report as to what you can find in each of these exclusive areas.
From the WSOP rail: Moneymaker gets some love; cricket star chirping5 July 2008
Chris Moneymaker finally gets a chance see how much fans like him while Shane Warne gives a different game a try.
A dramatic change in attitude hits the WSOP Main Event on Day 1B5 July 2008
There was a much more casual atmosphere during Day 1B of the WSOP's Main Event. But storylines were still aplenty, with former champs and a World Series MVP being bounced, while a blind man and a sports-betting expert built up healthy stacks.
A day with the man who drives the WSOP machine4 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.
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