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Thater first woman to win an open bracelet since 2004; Hellmuth notches another record

20 June 2007

Katja Thater was the first woman to win a World Series of Poker tournament open to anyone since 2004, and Phil Hellmuth tied T.J. Cloutier by making his 39th career WSOP final table yesterday.

Connecticut slot numbers down

20 June 2007

News Brief: Slot machines at Connecticut's two Indian casinos took in about $85 million less this May than the same time a year ago, according to monthly reports filed with the state's Department of Special Revenue.

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $66 million

20 June 2007

Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $55 million jackpot, the Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, June 22, 2007 drawing grows to an estimated $66 million.

PGCB meet in Pittsburgh

20 June 2007

Representatives from Presque Isle Downs and The Meadows will provide updates on their first months of operation when the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board holds its regular meeting on Thursday, June 21, 2007 in Pittsburgh.

Monarch breaks ground on Atlantis expansion

20 June 2007

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. reports that it has broken ground on the previously announced expansion of the Atlantis.

Spotlight 29 hosts ladies only tournament

20 June 2007

Registration is available now for Spotlight 29 Casino's first Ladies Only Poker Tournament.

Stars join Ante Up For Africa charity tournament

20 June 2007

Stars Gina Gershon, Shannon Elizabeth, Willie Garson and Brad Garrett and top poker professional Jennifer Harman have joined the growing list of celebrities who plan to play in the Ante Up For Africa charity tournament July 5 at the 38th annual World Series of Poker.

Hellmuth ties WSOP final table record

19 June 2007

Hellmuth's final table appearance in Event #28 moved him into a first-place tie for that mark, matching TJ Cloutier’s 39. Cloutier was in attendance Tuesday to congratulate Hellmuth.

Meadows slots bring in $5 million

19 June 2007

News Brief: Weekend patrons who sometimes filled The Meadows Racetrack & Casino to 90 percent of capacity helped the new slots parlor generate slightly less than $5 million in revenue its first week, making its debut a success in the views of both casino and state officials.

Harrah's Atlantic City bets on indoor pool

19 June 2007

News Brief: arrah's Atlantic City hopes to hold onto at least the illusion of lazy, hazy days of summer for the entire year with a new indoor swimming-pool complex.

Boyd Gaming breaks ground on Echelon

19 June 2007

Bill Boyd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Boyd Gaming and Bob Boughner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming's Echelon Resorts, joined top company executives along with executives from its strategic partners, Morgans Hotel Group, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, AEG Live and General Growth Properties at a groundbreaking ceremony.

Echelon design plans revealed

19 June 2007

Morgans Hotel Group Co. and Boyd Gaming Corporation announced their development and design plans for the new Mondrian and Delano hotels at Echelon in Las Vegas.

2,000 players enter Borgata Summer Poker Open

19 June 2007

As Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa approaches the first anniversary of the opening of its 85-table Poker Room the Summer Poker Open continues to sizzle with action.

Hellmuth one spot away from all-time final table record

19 June 2007

WSOP Hold’em final tables traditionally seat nine, meaning Phil Hellmuth will need to survive one more bust out to officially own a piece of the entire WSOP Triple Crown (most bracelets, most cashes, most final table appearances).

Heard it on the River

18 June 2007

There is a big blackjack tournament coming up and you still have time to enter it. THE FITZ is staging its first ULTIMATE BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT, an offspring of the minds of THE MAV and his compatriot, BIG ADOLPH. It has a $500 buy-in that includes two days of play, a comp two-nighter in the newly decorated hotel, a comp breakfast each morn and a tournament gift. There is also a pool-side welcome reception on Friday June 29 with tournament play taking place on June 30 and July 1 at 9 a.m.

Reno resorts brace for California tribal casino's expansion

18 June 2007

News Brief: A Sacramento-area tribal casino's expansion plans will force Reno resorts to step up their games to compete for the coveted California market, local gambling industry officials said.

Inside gaming column: If NHL calls here, Canada will listen

18 June 2007

The talk of recruiting a National Hockey League franchise to Las Vegas couldn't have come at a better time for local tourism officials.

Gateway Casinos Income Fund takeover bid extended

18 June 2007

International News Brief: Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd and Macquarie Bank Ltd's leisure and gaming joint venture , New World Gaming Partners Ltd, said its has extended its takeover bid for Gateway Casinos Income Fund to July 25.

Wyoming tribal gaming plans on track

18 June 2007

News Brief: While the Northern Arapaho Tribe is on track to open its new Wind River Casino by year’s end, the Eastern Shoshone Tribe is two weeks away from wrapping up construction of a small casino site near Riverton, Wyoming.

Powerball climbs to $76 million

18 June 2007

Powerball will climb to an estimated $76 million for Wednesday's drawing as the grand prize was not hit Saturday evening.

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