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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.

Looking In On: Gaming

18 July 2006

Harrah's Entertainment isn't saying much about its plans to redevelop its center Strip properties. Details are expected this fall.

Las Vegas Tourism: Fewer Visitors; Don't Blame Fuel

17 July 2006

Recent visitor data show that Southern Nevada's once white-hot travel industry has cooled this year.

Nevadan at Work: If The Job Fits, Do It: Ex-Gymnast Bends Neatly Into Role As 'Ka' Dancer

17 July 2006

One could scour the earth and never find someone who is better suited to her work than Sarah Harding Traverso.

WSOP Update - Day 22

17 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.

Jeff Simpson Describes the Personal Side of the Very Successful George Maloof

17 July 2006

The public persona of George Maloof has been good for the Palms.

Inside Gaming Column: Care to Play Another Hand, Mr. Bond?

17 July 2006

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

Reese Claims WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Title in Epic Battle with Bloch

15 July 2006

Chip Reese survived four all-in bets in heads up play vs. Andy Bloch, including one in which he was dominated and two others in which it was a virtual toss-up, to come from behind claim the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E.championship at the 2006 World Series of Poker on Saturday morning.

WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Notebook

15 July 2006

Casino City reporter Aaron Todd provides notes and tidbits from action on Friday and Saturday at the World Series of Poker.

WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Tournament Down to Nine after 19 Hour "Day Two"

14 July 2006

The 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament may turn out to be the toughest test of poker skill and endurance in the history of the game after Day Two lasted 17 hours and resulted in a star-studded final table.

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