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71-year-old wins WSOP bracelet, $264K
5 June 2012
Herbert Tapscott, a 71-year-old financier from Hartselle, Ala., collected $264,400 for his first career cash at the WSOP, proving once again that it's never too late to triumph on poker's grandest stage.
Bloch wins elusive first WSOP bracelet, $126,3635 June 2012
Andy Bloch finally won his first World Series of Gold bracelet on Saturday, claiming the title in the $1,500 Seven Card Stud event and $126,363.
WSOP first-timer collects gold bracelet and $480,564 in Mixed Max event5 June 2012
Aubin Cazals, a 21-year-old online poker pro currently residing on the island-nation of Malta, collected $480,564 and his first WSOP gold bracelet, but the tournament is more likely to be remembered for its historic ramifications and even some controversy that impacted play on what was expected to be the final day.
Jivkov wins PL Hold'em event, $189K at WSOP5 June 2012
Nick Jivkov, a 34-year-old semi-pro poker player and business owner from Des Plaines, Ill., collected $189,818 in prize money to go along with his first WSOP gold bracelet.
Jockeys to visit Ronald McDonald House of Long Island June 75 June 2012
Many of the visiting jockeys will have mounts in this year’s Belmont Stakes, which is the third leg of the Triple Crown.
High Heels Poker Tour heads to Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Pennsylvania5 June 2012
The June 10 event is one of two which will be held as part of the HHPT Red Stiletto Series.
Plaza Hotel & Casino supports photography project commemorating signage in downtown Las Vegas5 June 2012
The Vegas Vernacular Project was established to document hand-painted and illuminated signage throughout the city, with a focus on downtown Las Vegas.
Unexpected competition raises worry for Cordish4 June 2012
David Cordish knew the landscape for Maryland Live! when the state's constitution was amended in 2008 to legalize slot machines.
Nevadan at work: Exec aims to pump vibrancy into Westin Casuarina's casino4 June 2012
The property was in receivership when Rory Bedore's gaming management company was approached to take over the casino portion.
Zeidman wins bracelet, $201K in stacked Stud High-Low event at WSOP1 June 2012
Cory Zeidman was propelled to the win by former NFL star Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, the flamboyant ex-Dallas Cowboy linebacker from the Tom Landry-era, who gave his friend several pep talks during the final day of what turned out to be Zeidman's greatest poker triumph.
Force wins WSOP NLH/PLO heads-up title for $207K1 June 2012
The guy with the coolest name in poker -- Leif Force -- won the $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha Heads-Up event a the World Series of Poker, winning $207,708 and his first WSOP bracelet.
MTR Gaming Group’s newest gaming facility at Scioto Downs Racetrack in Columbus, Ohio opens for this Friday1 June 2012
The last two hurdles leading up to this Friday’s opening were cleared yesterday when lawsuit was dismissed.
Casino City Gang: Dream ticket edition31 May 2012
Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Aaron Todd discuss whether heads-up tournaments should have perfect brackets, wonder if casinos have reached a saturation point in certain parts of the country, try to find the American equivalent of a clever William Hill free bet, make their best bets and indulge in a little potty talk.
Hanks wins first WSOP open event, $517K31 May 2012
Brent Hanks, a 29-year-old professional poker player from Las Vegas, won the first $1,500 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament of 2012 World Series of Poker to collect a whopping $517,725 in prize money and his first WSOP gold bracelet.
Garden Grove (Calif.) resident wins $50,000 in Pala's Incredi-Bull promo31 May 2012
Other lucky winners take home $10,000 and $5,000.
Comedian Brian Regan to perform at Pala31 May 2012
Regan, one of America’s premier comics, will appear Saturday, August 25.
Circling Raven Golf Club to host NFL players in celebrity charity event30 May 2012
Dick Butkus, Randy Moss, Mark Rypien, Jake Locker, Jared Allen and friends set for Michael Roos Foundation Fish & Chip.
Hollywood Casino Toledo opens30 May 2012
New entertainment destination features Las Vegas-style gaming and amenities on a single floor.
Ocean Downs visitors win big in Kentucky Derby bet30 May 2012
Superfecta paid $47,000 for each of the three Ocean Downs guests winning tickets.
California blackjack dealer wins WSOP casino employees event30 May 2012
Chiab "Chip" Saechao, from Visalia, Calif., won the $500 World Series of Poker Casino Employees Championship, collecting $70,859 in prize money and his first WSOP gold bracelet on Monday.
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