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Viva Las Vegas

2 July 2007

I have been to Vegas over ten times throughout my life, but this might be the most excited I have ever been for a trip to Sin City. I am ready in every way, and here is why.

Jeff Simpson on why Wynn's tip-sharing plan is both the fair and the right thing to do

2 July 2007

Jeff Simpson spent an hour last weekend at Wynn Las Vegas talking with Steve Wynn about the ongoing controversy surrounding the property's tip-sharing system.

Traffic at McCarran increases

29 June 2007

Nearly 4.2 million passengers hustled through McCarran International Airport in May, an increase of almost 7 percent from the same month last year, and it comes as airline flights nationally are more crowded than ever.

WSOP - Deeb wins H.O.R.S.E., Jamie Gold cashes

29 June 2007

In today's installment, Freddy Deeb takes home the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. bracelet, Saifuddin Ahmad wins event #43 and Jamie Gold makes the money for the first time since winning the big one.

Gambling 101: Macau students get Vegas lesson

29 June 2007

University of Macau gaming management students have been in Las Vegas attending workshops at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' International Gaming Institute and touring local gaming properties.

Deeb (and his lucky shirt) win H.O.R.S.E. title

29 June 2007

After winning the $50,000 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. tournament in the wee hours of Friday morning, Freddy Deeb didn’t hold anything back. "I played great and I got what I deserve," Deeb told the crowd of nearly 100 observers who watched the end of the tournament at 5 a.m. -- 14 and 1/2 hours after the final table began.

Two New Mafia-Related Books Make For Interesting Reading

28 June 2007

For a while, I thought Mafia-related books, including histories and biographies, were done, as if publishers had their fill and didn't want to produce more. Maybe the fact this is the 60th anniversary of Bugsy Siegel's demise in Beverly Hills (1947) that's brought renewed interest in The Mob.

Running the World Series of Poker

28 June 2007

Organizing the World Series of Poker is a year round project, requiring hundreds of employees and more than a year of planning. The event's major leaders spend countless hours creating a game plan, only to find out that putting out fires is an inevitable part of the job. Still, the WSOP is the largest and most successful tournament series in the world.

NLOP debuts at Gaming Life Expo

28 June 2007

The National League of Poker will make its national debut at the Gaming Life Expo at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, July 5th through 8th, during the World Series of Poker main event.

DOWNTOWN DEALING: Binion's gets new boss

28 June 2007

The owner of the Four Queens is planning to buy Binion's for $32 million, stirring hopes that local control will revive the folksy charm and gambling allure Benny Binion used to make the property famous.

H.O.R.S.E. final table set

28 June 2007

After four days of play, Amnon Filippi and Freddy Deeb have impressive chip stacks heading into the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship, but there isn’t a slouch at the final table, and it will be a real grind to win the title and the $2.3 million first place

The "E" in H.O.R.S.E. with Cyndy Violette

28 June 2007

In the final part of our five-part series, World Series of Poker Seven Card Stud Eight or Better bracelet holder Cyndy Violette explains the key concepts in the "E" in H.O.R.S.E.

Tournament structure, 'Sequestrium' top player concerns at WSOP 'Town Meeting'

27 June 2007

The leadership group of the World Series of Poker held an open town meeting for players and media on Wednesday morning, and about two dozen people were in attendance to air their concerns about different aspects of the WSOP.

Report: Traffic woes will mount as LV tourist count grows

27 June 2007

New report predicts traffic from visitors is expected to increase more than 7 percent by 2015, as the number of people visiting Las Vegas reaches more than 49 million annually.

A work in progress - Part three of our interview with WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack

27 June 2007

In our final installment, Pollack explains how WSOP officials deal with player complaints, and explains why his long-term vision for the WSOP is to always keep the players' best interests in mind.

H.O.R.S.E. day three tournament notes

27 June 2007

News and notes from day three of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship tournament at the World Series of Poker.

WPT to film Bellagio Cup III

27 June 2007

The World Poker Tour will travel to Las Vegas next month to film the newest stop on the Season VI circuit, Bellagio Cup III.

H.O.R.S.E. tournament brings new games to poker fans

27 June 2007

The $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship a the World Series of Poker has introduced some different poker variations to fans at the WSOP, and Casino City's Aaron Todd thinks that's good for poker.

The "S" in H.O.R.S.E. with David Williams

27 June 2007

As part of our coverage of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker, we’re examining each game played in H.O.R.S.E. in detail. Today we get a Seven Card Stud less from David Williams.

ESPN broadcasting WSOP Main Event final table live

26 June 2007

Live coverage of the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event final table will be available through ESPN pay-per-view and will feature interactive services such as viewer call-ins and text-message polls.

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