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Ultimate Vegas Escape Sweepstakes launched
14 July 2008
Las Vegas is offering the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a different kind of crazy with not one, but three chances to win the Ultimate Vegas Escape Sweepstakes.
Top-10 moments of the WSOP Main Event13 July 2008
Entering Monday's action, the Main Event at the 2008 World Series Poker was filled with special moments. Here's a list of our 10 favorites.
'Roothlus' finally conquers the WSOP13 July 2008
One year after working at summer camp, Adam "Roothlus" Levy walked out of the World Series of Poker with $222,865 in his pocket.
'Get out of jail' card can't prevent Hellmuth elimination from WSOP13 July 2008
After further review, the one-orbit penalty called on Phil Hellmuth late Saturday night was overturned by WSOP officials, causing quite a stir at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino when Day 6 play began on Sunday. Hellmuth was later eliminated and finished in 45th place.
Ohio's Stein is proving he's a horse for the Main Event course13 July 2008
After a successful career in the harness horse racing industry and years of prodding from a close friend, Craig Stein is more than holding his own at the WSOP Main Event and is certain that he'll be heading home to Ohio with a handsome payday.
Sliwinski making a dream run at WSOP Main Event12 July 2008
Two months after graduating for college, aspiring poker pro Nicholas Sliwinski is in position for a major payday in the world's most prestigious tournament.
Trip to Korea has Khan thinking, acting differently12 July 2008
At last year's Main Event, Hevad Khan would celebrate whenever he took down a big pot. And not even Khan new what form that celebration would take. This year, a more peaceful Khan is at the table. But he's still a great player.
WSOP Day 4: The marriage between TV and poker12 July 2008
As each "all-in call" was shouted out during Day 4 of the Main Event, the ESPN TV crews seized control of the floor, putting on display the sometimes staged relationship between TV and poker.
Hellmuth appeals to god for cards at the Main Event12 July 2008
Hellmuth went into "meltdown mode" at the World Series of Poker Friday, appealing to god for cards and tossing his sunglasses when he didn't get them.
Obrestad is already what she wants to be when she grows up -- a poker player11 July 2008
After spending the last few weeks hanging out in Vegas and sneaking into clubs, the 19-year-old World Series of Poker Europe Main Event champ sat down with Casino City's Gary Trask to reflect on her career and life so far, and what her future might hold.
Cell phone ban may be lifted11 July 2008
Cellular telephones may soon be allowed inside Nevada's race and sports books after the Gaming Control Board on Thursday recommended repealing the regulation banning their use.
Luxor hosts new Criss Angel, Cirque du Soleil show11 July 2008
Criss Angel and the World Famous Cirque Du Soleil have joined creative efforts their new adventure at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas: Criss Angel "BELIEVE."
The bubble finally bursts at a tension-filled WSOP Day 311 July 2008
The Main Event field was pared down to the magic 666 number late Thursday night, but not before almost 90 minutes of hand-for-hand combat that provided plenty of tense moments.
CityCenter fire station groundbreaking today10 July 2008
A groundbreaking will be held this afternoon for a new Clark County fire station at the MGM Mirage CityCenter that's being paid for by MGM Mirage.
M Resort, Cantor Gaming sign deal10 July 2008
M Resort, Spa and Casino property officials reportt a long-term agreement with Cantor Gaming to provide cutting-edge mobile gaming technology to the $1 billion M Resort, Spa and Casino.
Hellmuth-Jelassi skirmishes add spice to the World Series of Poker10 July 2008
The self-proclaimed Poker Brat and a feisty Swede provided much of the entertainment as the Main Event's Day 2B field of almost 2,400 winnowed its way down to about 855 players.
Michelle Murrell relishes special role as Lubarsky's 'reader'9 July 2008
The serendipitous meeting between the Michigan native and the nearly blind Las Vegas pro has blossomed into a special working relationship.
Gas prices deter California gamblers9 July 2008
Southern California gamblers who regularly drive to Las Vegas have cut back their visits by a third because of record gas prices, and those who still come say they’ve cut their gambling back by 29 percent, a new poll has found.
Nevada at work: Exec aims to keep people loving Las Vegas8 July 2008
Through it all -- the mob reign, the Howard Hughes revolution, the rise of the megaresorts -- Rossi Ralenkotter had a front-row seat.
Southern Nevada economy: Wondering where the tourists are8 July 2008
For the first time in recent memory, two benchmark indicators of the health of Las Vegas, the number of hotel rooms in development and airline seat capacity at McCarran International Airport, are moving in opposite directions.
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