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Poker dealer wins Casino Employees Championship

30 May 2010

The first gold bracelet of the 2010 World Series of Poker was won by Hoai D. Pham. Pham, a 43-year-old poker dealer who lives in San Diego, Calif., won the 2010 Casino Employees Championship.

World Team Poker to broadcast on Fox Sports Net

28 May 2010

A teaser episode World Team Poker's Inaugural Event, which was held at the Golden Nugget on May 19, is scheduled to be broadcast on July 14.

WSOP offering more low buy-in events

28 May 2010

The success of last year's special $1,000 buy-in no limit hold 'em event prompted World Series of Poker officials to include eight such events this year.

Joe Cada is back for more

28 May 2010

Joe Cada won the World Series of Poker's Main Event last November at the ripe age of 21. With the WSOP kicking off Thursday, the 22-year-old Michigan native is more mature and ready for this year's event.

Sex and the City slots reaching new heights

27 May 2010

Slot giant International Game Technology announced that the Sex and the City slot is the most popular progressive MegaJackpot game on casino floors.

Governor, MGM Mirage meet over disputed payments

27 May 2010

CityCenter CEO Bobby Baldwin vowed to pay subcontractors who claim they are owed almost $400 million following a meeting between MGM Mirage executives and Gov. Jim Gibbons.

Hard Rock Hotel selects new president

26 May 2010

M Resort executive Joseph Magliarditi has been selected as president and CEO of the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.

MGM Mirage invites subcontractors to meeting

26 May 2010

The casino company will invite CityCenter subcontractors to discuss what can be down to settle some $390 million in disputed claims.

Lady Luck showing life in downtown Vegas

26 May 2010

The Lady Luck casino, which closed its doors four years ago, is showing signs of life in downtown Las Vegas. Remodeling and expansion plans have been submitted to city officials and Mayor Oscar Goodman said the renovation project is "moving forward."

Top-10 things Phil Laak should do to survive an 80-hour poker marathon

26 May 2010

Aaron Todd, a veteran of several marathon poker sessions, gives Phil Laak advice on how to survive his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest poker session by playing poker for 80 straight hours.

World Series of Poker continues charity efforts

26 May 2010

The World Series of Poker is encouraging players to donate one percent of their winnings to the Nevada Cancer Institute.

CityCenter continues to close condo sales

25 May 2010

Condominium closings at the Las Vegas megaresort have totaled $118 million in sales at a pace not originally desired by MGM Mirage.

Slot giant IGT takes server-based gaming to Europe

25 May 2010

International Game Technology has rolled out its first European launch of the company’s sbX server-based gaming system.

Top-10 players to watch in the WSOP Poker Player's Championship

24 May 2010

In honor of the 2010 World Series of Poker starting on Friday, we present our top-10 players to watch in the $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship.

Looney Rooney off base on gambling stance

24 May 2010

Howard Stutz takes Andy Rooney to task after the veteran television journalist slammed the gambling industry on "60 Minutes."

Governor meets with Perini officials over MGM Mirage dispute

24 May 2010

Gov. Jim Gibbons held a meeting with general contractor Perini Building over a payment dispute for the CityCenter project.

LV Sands closes $1.75 billion in financing for Macau

21 May 2010

Las Vegas Sands took a step toward restarting its Macau projects by closing $1.75 billion in financing through its Chinese subsidiary.

"Unabomber" attempts to set world record for endurance

20 May 2010

Phil “The Unabomber” Laak is looking to set a new world record for the most hours of poker played in a single sitting.

Nevada Gaming Board member not opposed to online wagering

19 May 2010

Randall Sayre said he isn't opposed to Internet gambling and that Nevada could become a licensing hub if online gaming is legalized in the U.S.

John Paulson now second-largest MGM Mirage shareholder

18 May 2010

The billionaire acquired 40 million shares of MGM Mirage, as well as 4 million shares of Boyd Gaming, during the first quarter of this year through his hedge fund.

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