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Nevada Jurisdiction News
World Series of Poker finalizes 2016 schedule
23 Feb 2016
The World Series of Poker has released its 2016 schedule, announced several new tournament formats and plans to increase in the money finishes by 50% in most tournaments this summer.
Downtown Grand to host $15,000 Madden Community Championship in new eSports lounge, March 4
19 Feb 2016
In its continued effort to attract esports enthusiasts, the Las Vegas casino will host the 2016 Madden Community Championship, as well as the WGLNA Season 2 Regional Finals, LA Renegades residency, fight night at the eSports Lounge and more.
Nevada sees mixed results
1 Feb 2016
North Lake Tahoe 2015 gaming revenue fell 3.1%, yet other parts of the state fared better.
World Series of Poker hosts Town Hall Meeting on Twitch
29 Jan 2016
The meeting, which ran for just over an hour, covered topics such as scheduling, payout structures and The Colossus II.
Top 10 highlights of my first (non-business) trip to Vegas
25 Jan 2016
Casino City's Dan Podheiser took his first Vegas vacation this weekend. Here are his takeaways.
Card Player Poker Tour returns to Wynn Las Vegas in February
20 Jan 2016
The marque event, a $1,600 buy-in main event with a $500,000 guarantee, kicks off March 11.
Plaza Hotel and Casino offering fun-filled day for Super Bowl Sunday
7 Jan 2016
William Hill Race & Sports Book at the Plaza, Downtown Las Vegas' largest sports book, will also offer an action-packed atmosphere to watch the big game. Seating is first come first serve for participating guests only.
Eldorado Reno players split $128,000 jackpot
22 Dec 2015
The four players bet on the dealer's hand during a 3 Card Poker game and a Royal Flush appeared.
Inside Gaming: Nevada AG describes 'nuances' in his position on RAWA
9 Dec 2015
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt didn't back away from adding his name to a letter circulated by an attorneys general group offering support for federal efforts to restore the Interstate Wire Act back to its pre-2011 interpretation.
Sports betting pioneer Salerno applies for Nevada gaming license for DFS
9 Dec 2015
Vic Salerno applied for an off-track, pari-mutuel sports system operator's license for his company, US Fantasy, to be the first to offer betting on fantasy sports contests through Nevada casinos.
Nevada Attorney General says he'd support online gambling ban
26 Nov 2015
Adam Laxalt said he plans to sign a letter supporting a bill backed by billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson that would ban Internet gaming nationwide and end the state's online poker business.
Inside Gaming: Nevada gaming regulation changes 'needed to happen'
25 Nov 2015
Six bills passed by lawmakers and signed by the governor this year brought aspects of Nevada's gaming industry into the 21st century.
Holm's upset of Rousey 'crushed' most Vegas sportsbooks
15 Nov 2015
Ronda Rousey was a massive favorite over Holly Holm in their UFC fight Saturday night, making her loss a painful gut punch to sportsbooks.
WSOP Main Event to play down to a winner tonight on ESPN
10 Nov 2015
Joe McKeehen, Neil Blumenfield and Josh Beckley are all guaranteed a multimillion-dollar payday, with the winner set to pocket $7.68 million in prize money and their first WSOP gold bracelet. ESPN will carry all of Tuesday's final table action on a 30-minute delay at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT.
Six remain at WSOP Main Event final table
9 Nov 2015
Joe McKeehen padded his chip lead even further Sunday night, as the Pennsylvania-based poker pro knocked out the first three players from the November Nine.
Sports bettor says he won $2.5 million on Royals
3 Nov 2015
"Vegas Dave" Oancea claims to have started placing futures bets on the Kansas City Royals, who won the World Series on Sunday night, during the first week of the season.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas announces November promotions and tournament schedule
1 Nov 2015
New members of the 24K Select Players Club who earn 20 points are eligible to spin for a chance to win up to $1,000 in free slot play.
Social gaming revolutionizes the casino floor as revenue continues to grow
1 Nov 2015
Social casino revenue will reach $3.3 billion this year and could top $4 billion by 2017, according to gaming analyst Adam Krejcik.
Nevada gaming regulators demand daily fantasy sports sites apply for license
16 Oct 2015
The state Gaming Control Board said DFS sites can apply for a Nevada gaming license, but until then are not allowed to operate legally in the state.
ESPN WSOP Main Event Recap: Episodes V and VI
2 Oct 2015
This week's World Series of Poker Main Event coverage of Day 5 on ESPN featured some great hands, interesting banter, and a surprise MVP.
Poker pro Negreanu wants a piece of a Vegas NHL team
6 Aug 2015
Poker's all-time leading money winner says that owning part of an NHL team would be "the coolest thing ever" and promises to "be at every game."
Decline in baccarat play deals a blow to Nevada casino revenues
29 Jul 2015
While the crackdown on Chinese high rollers has hit Macau the hardest, the 53.7 percent decline in baccarat revenue in Nevada contributed the lion's share of June's 8 percent decline in gaming revenues over last year.
Super High Roller Celebrity Shootout premieres July 29
23 Jul 2015
Poker Central's high-rolling celebrity poker tournament, which will air on NBCSN, pits movie and TV stars against some of the most well-respected names in poker.
Inaugural Fantasy Sports Combine to take place in Vegas
13 Jul 2015
The conference will take place on July 17 and 18 at the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.
Unassuming Erik Seidel merits seat among poker greats
6 Jul 2015
The eight-time WSOP bracelet winner ranks in the top three on poker's all-time money list, though he garners less fanfare than many other professional players.
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