Rio Hotel & Casino News - Page 47

The World Poker Association reports the launch of its first educational event for members at the WPA Inaugural Conference, which will take place at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino May 28-May 29, 2008.

In an effort to increase the drama surrounding the World Series of Poker Main Event, Harrah's has moved the start date of the tournament's final table from July to Nov. 9.

The World Series of Poker denied blog reports Tuesday that it was considering televising the Main Event final table live -- or "plausibly live" -- on ESPN.

Electrician who blew the whistle on illegal remodeling at the Rio hotel encouraged Clark County commissioners to push for thorough investigation of management at Harrah's Entertainment.

Friday was the last day on the job for county employee Rick Maddox, whose rubber-stamp approval of questionable remodeling of the Rio ignited a safety controversy that resulted in criminal charges.

Long-time Massachusetts resident Gary Loveman officially becomes part owner of the NBA team he has rooted for since the 1980s.

Clark County commissioners are expected to hire outside auditors next month to conduct an extensive review into how the county handled a complaint about remodeling work that was completed at the Rio without permits or inspections.

The concrete floor on the 19th floor of a Rio Hotel tower is safe and has not been compromised by holes drilled during controversial remodeling, according to word that Harrah's Entertainment received from engineers Monday evening.

The Rio Hotel recently took an entire wing of its Ipanema guest tower offline for two days so workers could add vital fire sealing.

In response to negative public perception, Clark County Manager Virginia Valentine has removed building inspector Rick Maddox from the investigation of the Rio hotel's remodeling without permits or safety inspections.

Renovations are becoming more important as gaming companies upgrade older rooms to compete for spend-happy guests by offering the latest high-definition TVs or more luxurious hotels rooms with more amenities.

The dates for the 2008 World Series of Poker have been set for May 30 through July 17 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

The 39th annual World Series of Poker will be staged at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas from May 30 through July 17, 2008.

Clark County building officials are belatedly investigating whether Harrah's Entertainment remodeled 17 floors of the Rio's Ipanema guest tower without obtaining proper permits or safety inspections.

Hotel-draping banner ads become latest clutter cutter for enterprising merchants.

Jim Beam, along with the RIO All-Suite Hotel & Casino are teaming up to unveil the world's largest distilled spirits advertisement.

English was not the first language at many WSOP-tournament tables this year as more International players than ever made the trip to Las Vegas. Casino City examines this trend and discovers that poker has truly become the world's game.

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

The Casino City editorial team gathered in Boston to watch the WSOP Main Event final table broadcast and were in good spirits despite the 15-hour epic battle that ensued. Here is a running diary of their thoughts during the all-night affair.

At first, I didn't appreciate newly crowned poker champion Jerry Yang's prayerful antics at the 2007 Main Event final table. But after a couple days to think about it, I now believe he might save poker.