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The first major professional sports franchise will touch down in Las Vegas and it signals a growing acceptance of legal, regulated sports betting.

Regarded as one of the most successful international comedians, Sommore will bring her comedy act to the Suncoast Hotel and Casino on July 30 and 31.

"Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon: A Tribute to John Denver" will bring the musician's hits to the Suncoast Showroom July 9 and 10.

Jason Mercier won the $10K deuce-to-seven lowball event and collected $273,335.

World World II vet Norman Spivock's life story is a fascinating one, with the latest accomplishment coming when he earned the first World Series of Poker cash of his career in Colossus II. Now, the nonagenarian from California has his sights set on the $10,000 WSOP Main Event.

The Wheel of Fortune slot series paid a combined $7.4 million to six lucky winners across the U.S.

Paul Volpe walks away with $149,943 after winning the eight-game mix (six-handed) event.

Rep Porter, along with his lucky charm named "Quicksilver," prevailed at one of the toughest final tables of the 2016 series.

Ryan LaPlante took home the $190,328 top prize, energized by his large crowd of supporters.

Citing Muhammad Ali as his inspiration, Jean "Prince" Gaspard collected the top prize in one of the most satisfying wins of his career.

Mike Cordell, whose mother passed away one week earlier, collected $346,088 in event #10.

Alan Percal, in his second ever heads-up tournament, took home $320,574 after winning seven straight matches.

Following his debut victory ten years ago, Ian Johns walks away with $212,604 and his second gold bracelet.

Peter Eichhardt collected $438,417 as he snagged first place in the sixth event of the series.

After eight years and 19 WSOP cashes, Ryan D'Angelo finally won a gold bracelet while collecting $93,338.

Time constraints make it difficult for the Senate to vote on the bill before June 16, but it's in a favorable position. The bill states that online gambling licenses will be limited to tribal casinos and Michigan casinos already in ownership of a license.

The venue's enhanced space features a full-service menu focusing on bourbon, whiskey and scotch, with more than 70 varieties available from around the world.

Beating 389 entrants, Lawrence Berg became the newest member of the WSOP gold bracelet club.

Benjamin Keeline, down to a single chip in the middle of the tourney, snagged the seven-figure cash prize in an amazing comeback.

Dignitaries and other guests will gather at 2 a.m. on June 14 to celebrate the history of the iconic hotel.