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Artur Rudziankov, a poker player and student, earned his first gold bracelet and $395,918.

For the first time in the event's history, ESPN, ESPN2 and PokerGO will provide live coverage every day, starting 8 July through 22 July.

Those who subscribe to PokerGO will have a chance to participate in a $10,000 freeroll tournament at the Rio in Las Vegas ahead of WSOP's Main Event.

Over 323,000 are expected to visit the Strip over the long weekend, where various properties will be offering food, fun and live entertainment.

Nicholas Blaskowski and Nicole Perry grabbed the $944,337 jackpot while playing World of Wonka at the casino on 18 June.

A total of 37 events out of 74 have been completed and a record 61,616 entries have been counted, up from last year's total of 60,677.

James Obst grabbed his first live WSOP victory, a gold bracelet and $265,138, pushing his total career earnings to over $1.5 million.

Two cases of Legionnaires' disease, an illness similar to pneumonia, were reported in guests who stayed at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas during March and April.

Jerry Epstein, CEO of Engaged Nation, spoke with Casino City on the innovative "edutainment" solution that's bridging the gap between land-based and casual social play, which was worth almost $2 billion in 2015.

Though the words "media guide" may not inspire excitement, don't be fooled. The guide for the 48th World Series of Poker is chock-full of interesting information. Here are some facts to tide you over until the fun begins.

The poker community rejoiced earlier this week when the WSOP announced the end of the November Nine Era, but not Casino City's Gary Trask. Here are 10 things he will miss about the Main Event format that called for a three-month delay before the final table was played.

On the heels of announcing a new agreement with Poker Central and the end of the November Nine Era, the World Series of Poker revealed an array of other key alterations, including a clock rule change, live TV coverage of the Main Event and eight new events.

The tour has scheduled a record 26 stops for its fourteenth season and will begin on 2 August at Harrah's Cherokee in North Carolina.

The new mini-golf entertainment complex, from the creators of Monster Mini Golf, will feature a KISS theme and is set to open fall 2017.

As with many other forms of entertainment, the use of coupons can help you extract as much value as you can during a trip to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, or any other gambling hotbed.

The winners will be announced and trophies will be presented on stage during the dinner ceremony on Thursday, 23 February 2017, starting at 8 p.m. at the Sofitel Beverly Hills.

The 48th annual WSOP will open its doors on 30 May and run until 17 July, offering eight new events and other key changes.

The 2017 WSOP schedule has signature events placed on the weekend, with huge prize pools and popular tournaments planned to ensure poker enthusiasts a great time and opportunities to win big.

The 48th WSOP will open its doors on 30 May 2017 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Beginning late December 2016, Caesars properties across Vegas will implement a paid valet and self-parking initiative.