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ESPN Drops the Ball on WSOP Coverage

27 July 2006

Phil Hellmuth's 10th bracelet win was perhaps the single most memorable moment of the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) to date. The play at the final table, however, will not be widely seen, as ESPN had not scheduled the tournament for broadcast.

Putting Hellmuth In His Place

27 July 2006

Casino City Columnist Ryan McLane evaluates Phil Hellmuth's place among poker's greatest players now that "The Brat" has successfully captured his tenth WSOP gold bracelet.

WSOP Update - Day 31

27 July 2006

While Phil Hellmuth's successful pursuit of his 10th World Series of Poker gold bracelet is likely the single greatest moment of the preliminary events in 2006, the greatest achievement for the entire series is likely the performance of Jeff Madsen.

Ultimate Sports Entertainment Lawsuit Dismissed

27 July 2006

Ultimate Sports Entertainment, Inc, reports the official dismissal of an $8 billion lawsuit against the organization and its President and CEO, Matt Rose.

WSOP Update - Day 30

26 July 2006

Phil Hellmuth's 10th World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet win dominated the talk at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino on Tuesday night, but there were a few other story lines to follow as preliminary tournaments wrap up and the Main Event approaches.

Center Strives to Keep Rolling

26 July 2006

In the 14 months since it welcomed its first tenants, World Market Center has steadily increased its momentum.

South Coast Casino to be Sold

26 July 2006

Boyd Gaming Corporation reports that it has reached an agreement to sell the South Coast Hotel and Casino to Michael Gaughan.

Hellmuth Wins Tenth WSOP Bracelet

26 July 2006

Phil Hellmuth made World Series of Poker history by claiming his 10th gold bracelet early Wednesday morning.

Top Executives Bid Golden Nugget Adieu

25 July 2006

News Brief: Times are a-changing at the Golden Nugget hotel and casino and some familiar faces will be missing as the 60-year-old resort tries to maintain its customer base during its first phase of a million makeover.

WSOP Update - Day 29

25 July 2006

One established professional won his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet on Monday night, while another will be looking to make history with his 10th tonight.

Lester Wins One for the Old Guard

25 July 2006

It was a classic battle of the old guard versus the young gun, and after World Series of Poker (WSOP) veteran Jason Lester taught the young bull a quick lesson in heads up play, he left the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in the traditional way, with a gold bracelet around his wrist and $550,764 in cash in a cardboard box.

Jeff Simpson Sees Dangerous Trend in Nevada's Inaction on Growing Online Action

24 July 2006

The meteoric growth of the poker business has blinded the gaming industry's cops, and they seem unable to deal with the new realities that have accompanied the rise of Internet poker.

WSOP Update - Day 28

24 July 2006

Two World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets were awarded on Sunday night/Monday morning at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino, both to relatively unknown players.

'Big Six' Mostly Steaming Straight Ahead

24 July 2006

In an unexpected twist, the Las Vegas locals market should be the only weak link in an unbroken chain of record-breaking profits as the 'Big Six' gaming operators begin reporting their second-quarter financial results next week.

WSOP Update - Day 25

21 July 2006

Casino City is providing daily updates from the World Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Coverage includes bracelet winners, chip counts, features, and live coverage when possible. Check in daily for all your WSOP news.

Aiming High on Paradise

20 July 2006

The Beach nightclub on Paradise Road would be razed and a 600-room high-rise tower and casino would be squeezed onto its 1.25-acre site under a development plan that won initial approval from county officials this week.

Male MOP - William "Bling Bling" Chen

19 July 2006

With half of the 2006 WSOP already in the books, Casino City reporters Aaron Todd and Ryan McLane are ready to hand out their inaugural “Keys to the City” Awards, this round for the best of the best in first-half WSOP performances.

Hooters Chairman Dies of Natural Causes

19 July 2006

News Brief: Robert Brooks, chairman of Hooters, was found dead at his home Sunday at 69.

Casino City's WSOP Mid-Series Awards Column

18 July 2006

Casino City reporters Aaron Todd and Ryan McLane hand out their "Keys to the City" mid-Series Awards to the best of the best from the 2006 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

WSOP Update - Day 23

18 July 2006

Casino City is providing daily updates from the World Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Coverage includes bracelet winners, chip counts, features, and live coverage when possible. Check in daily for all your WSOP news.

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