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The decision marks the first time gaming regulators have ruled on a licensing matter concerning a gaming business in light of the state’s fledgling medical pot industry.

To Michael Pergolini, there isn’t much difference between serving as the executive chef in a stylish Southern California restaurant or operating a venerable downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino.

Casino City's Dan Podheiser lists his 10 favorite moments from the Main Event that didn't happen at the tables.

Matt Jarvis finished eighth in the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event and won a WSOP bracelet the following year. In 2013, Jason Mann won $285,408 for his 25th-place finish in the Main Event. And on Saturday, Darlene Lee put herself in contention for a deep Main Event run before busting out in 113th place on a crazy, four-way all-in pot.

Casino City's Dan Podheiser wrote a human-interest story on Dean Baranowski and his wife, Colleen, on Day 1C of the World Series of Poker Main Event. Dean was still in the tournament by Day 5 thanks to patient play and a string of good timing.

Twin River finalizes purchase of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi.

The buy in is $500, and preregistration is available in the Crown Royal Poker Room.

Land Holdings 1, LLC will be hosting a groundbreaking event for the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D'Iberville, Mississippi.

Harrah’s Resort and Caesars Atlantic City will play host to the Stanley Cup, Clarence S. Campbell Western Conference Trophy, and the Conn Smythe MVP Award, along with MVP Justin Williams and Kings Associate Head Coach John Stevens.

I asked John Juanda, Haralabos Voulgaris, Rick Raisman (father of Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman), Byron Kaverman, Nick Schulman and Jonathan Aguiar a series of seven random questions to get a better idea of their personalities outside the game.

Responsible Gaming Council launch RG Check - Internet, an international accreditation program.

Some amateur players enjoy the challenge of playing with the pros. Others shake in their boots.

Raffi Boyadjian, a limo driver from Waltham, Mass., is playing in the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event as a "Father's Day gift from his son," who passed away 14 years ago.

The casino cost $800 million and is owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.

Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc., the Las Vegas-based parent company of tavern operator Dotty’s, announced last week it was paying $6.75 million to acquire the River Palms in Laughlin from Atlantic City-based Tropicana Entertainment.

Affinity said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission last week it expected a default in its “senior secured credit agreement due to non-compliance with certain financial covenants.”

Dean Baranowski made it to Day 4 of the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event with his wife, Colleen, by his side at every juncture. This year, the Dallas couple is back at the World Series reliving a wonderful experience.

Fourteen tables were placed outside Buzio's seafood restaurant on the Rio casino floor to start Day 1C of the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event. Some players enjoyed the convenience of the location, while others missed out on being among the masses.

The Stanley Cup is on the road and popping in to visit a few casinos in the process.

Horseshoe Casino's "Ride the Rails" promotion offers casino guests the chance to win dozens of Chicago-themed prizes.