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Michael Chow, a poker pro from Honolulu, Hawaii, won $237,463 and his first World Series of Poker gold bracelet in the $1,500 buy-in Omaha High-Low Split tournament (Event #4) on the day of his 33rd birthday early on Wednesday morning.

Isle of Capri approved to buy Rainbow Casino.

Just three weeks after the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel wrote a story about Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi’s tax troubles, the well-known professional poker player captured one of the most coveted titles in poker and claimed a prize of more than $1.5 million.

The Mardi Gras Casino has upgraded to the Game King poker software by IGT and also converted 10 nickel slot machines with new themes.

Fantasy Springs Casino has added 20 new slot games to its casino floor, including one based on Jeff Foxworthy.

The Las Vegas-based company, which operates two casinos in the state, suggessted the license owned by the President Casino should be transferred to Cape Girardeau.

The five free applications are dedicated to Las Vegas and allow gamers to review casinos, learn rules of the game, and log into the Player’s Club to earn rewards.

A senior, who was robbed of his winning ticket at a casino, later died in hospital.

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.

20 new slot machines for Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

Woman, who won car in draw, denied prize because she lacked her original Social Security card.

Coeur d’Alene upgrade plan to add 100 jobs and amenities to property.

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.

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.

A number of casino resorts in Mississippi are offering big savings on stay and play golf packages.

Harrah's obtain Thistledown for $43 million at auction.

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

CEO of Revel confident new backers will be found.

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

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."