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Byrnes graduates from WSOP Circuit to Colossus
3 June 2015
Bill Byrnes is an attorney, not a professional poker player. But you'd hardly know it by looking at his career tournament results, including last night's 11th-place finish in the World Series of Poker's Colossus event for $55.968.
SLS Las Vegas valets work to end Teamsters protests2 June 2015
Reports from the valets are split on whether the majority of the valets favor the union, and the workers have drafted a petition in an attempt to force a vote.
Federal judge dismisses charges of conspiracy, illegal gambling in Phua case2 June 2015
The dismissal of charges follows last week's dismissal of the bulk of the prosecution's evidence, which the judge ruled had been obtained as the result of illegal searches.
WSOP: Third day narrows Colossus field to 392 June 2015
After 10 hours of play in the World Series of Poker's $565 Colossus event on Monday, 506 players were whittled down to just 39 on Day 3 of the largest live tournament in poker history.
Two longtime friends from Miami make the most of the WSOP Colossus2 June 2015
When Mike Elbilia decided to come to the World Series of Poker, he was hoping to watch his friend Juan Endara make a deep run in the $565 Colossus event. Little did he know he'd be making a deep run of his own.
Top 10 numbers from the WSOP's Colossus1 June 2015
Casino City's Aaron Todd breaks down the important numbers from the record-shattering WSOP Colossus event, including some from his own personal playing experience.
Inside Gaming: Slot makers betting on video-game element to lure millennials1 June 2015
The passage of a bill that legalizes skill-based slot games in Nevada could be a "monumental moment" for the state's casino industry, according to Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Executive Director Marcus Prater.
Strip's best April since '08 helps reverse statewide gaming slide1 June 2015
Casinos statewide collected $897.9 million from gamblers during April, a 5.39 increase compared to the same month in 2014. On the Strip, gaming revenue increased almost 7.8 percent to $498.8 million.
Gov. Sandoval signs legislation clearing way for Uber, Lyft1 June 2015
The bill puts the companies under the authority of the Nevada Transportation Authority.
Money bubble bursts, WSOP Colossus down to 506 players1 June 2015
The bustouts were fast and furious on Day 2 of the $565 Colossus at the World Series of Poker. In fact, the tournament staff could barely keep up, and it appeared for a few moments as if WSOP officials might have actually missed the money bubble.
One on one with WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart1 June 2015
Stewart joined Aaron Todd to discuss the WSOP's Colossus, the largest live tournament in poker history on Saturday.
Colossal displeasure with Colossus payout structure at WSOP1 June 2015
The money bubble burst at the World Series of Poker's Colossus event on Sunday night, but the bulk of the buzz in the Pavilion was a payout structure that will see first place earn $638,880, or just 5.7 percent of the prize pool.
WSOP Colossus shatters record for largest live poker tournament31 May 2015
The final two starting flights of the World Series of Poker's $565 Colossus event were filled to capacity on Saturday at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, ensuring that the event wouldn't just break the record for largest live poker tournament, but shatter it.
Taxi drivers stage peaceful protest against Uber on the Strip30 May 2015
Dozens of drivers marched with signs on Las Vegas Boulevard near Caesars Palace for a little more than an hour Friday to protest the Nevada Legislature's approval of the regulation of transportation network companies, including Uber.
Colossus attracts new faces to WSOP30 May 2015
One of the primary goals of the WSOP's Colossus event was to attract new players to the tournament series. Consider that objective achieved.
Finding fun at the WSOP's Colossus29 May 2015
Aaron Todd's first World Series of Poker Tournament ended before he would have liked it to, but he walked away with a smile and learned a little along the way.
WSOP Colossus field already exceeding expectations29 May 2015
Casino City's Aaron Todd reports on the already record-breaking madness of the WSOP's aptly named "Colossus" event.
Paragon Gaming approved to take over Westgate Las Vegas29 May 2015
The Nevada Gaming Commission gave Paragon its approval on Thursday, May 28.
Las Vegas's transit plan has everybody talking29 May 2015
The plan, based on input from a wide swath of community stakeholders, has drawn significant support -- but the cost of the ambitious project has some critics worried.
Las Vegas taxi drivers to protest Uber legislation on Strip29 May 2015
Nevada's taxi and limousine industry has been staunchly against the bills passed by the Nevada Assembly that would allow ride-hailing companies to operate in the state.
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