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Nevada Jurisdiction News
Colossus attracts new faces to WSOP
30 May 2015
One of the primary goals of the WSOP's Colossus event was to attract new players to the tournament series. Consider that objective achieved.
Finding fun at the WSOP's Colossus
29 May 2015
Aaron Todd's first World Series of Poker Tournament ended before he would have liked it to, but he walked away with a smile and learned a little along the way.
WSOP Colossus field already exceeding expectations
29 May 2015
Casino City's Aaron Todd reports on the already record-breaking madness of the WSOP's aptly named "Colossus" event.
This Week in Gambling: Hypocrisy reaches a new low
27 May 2015
This Week in Gambling, Sheldon Adelson's hypocrisy regarding online gaming hits new depths. Also, gaming news from California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.
Nevada, Delaware launch online poker network
26 Mar 2015
A Multi-State Poker Network was agreed upon in February 2014 by the states’ two governors in which players from Nevada and Delaware could share poker tables and tournaments.
Station Casinos to operate sportsbook at Sparks casino
5 Feb 2015
The location is the company’s second sports book operation outside its large and small casinos in the Las Vegas area.
MGM Resorts to launch mobile wagering application in Nevada
3 Feb 2015
The technology will be provided by GTECH Holdings. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Casino revenue in Nevada, on the Strip retreats slightly in 2014
2 Feb 2015
Gaming revenue collected by casinos ended a four-year upswing last year as the state's largest industry continued its recovery from the recession.
Inside Gaming: Analysts expect Strip rebound to continue in 2015
26 Jan 2015
Analysts believe the Strip will continue its rebound, although gaming won’t be the primary reason.
Nevada statewide gaming revenue up, but Strip numbers fall again
31 Dec 2014
A hefty drop in table game revenue — which included a 1.1 percent dip in baccarat results — sent Strip resorts to their fourth straight monthly gaming decrease in 2014.
Casino City Gang: Reversal of fortune edition
24 Dec 2014
Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Aaron Todd discuss Sen. Harry Reid's waffling on online gaming as he prepares for his demotion to Senate minority leader next year, the main operating unit of Caesars Entertainment announcing its decision to file for bankruptcy and the new World Series of Poker schedule, which includes a $565 tournament. And, as always, they close show by picking every NFL game this weekend against the spread.
2015 WSOP to begin May 27; opening weekend to feature $565 "Colossus"
23 Dec 2014
The 2015 World Series of Poker will be held from May 27 - July 14, and this year the tournament series will feature a $565 buy-in "Colossus" with a $5 million guaranteed prize pool.
Nevada gaming revenue dips, but positive note seen in slots
26 Nov 2014
Statewide, casinos saw revenue fall almost 4.3 percent to $913.6 million during the month. On the Strip, gaming revenue fell 5.6 percent to $520.3 million.
Las Vegas officials to make pitch for MLS team
20 Nov 2014
The latest stadium funding proposal calls for the city to contribute $20 million to $25 million for the soccer stadium as part of a package of parks projects of about $50 million.
Editorial: Congress must reverse foolish online poker policy
19 Nov 2014
Prohibition didn’t halt the use of alcohol, it hasn’t reduced demand for illegal drugs, and it hasn’t stopped online poker play.
European domination of WSOP likely to continue
12 Nov 2014
Europeans have one key advantage over their American counterparts: Easy access to online poker.
Tonking out in fourth, wins $2.8 million at WSOP Main Event
11 Nov 2014
Outside of Mark Newhouse, no one took their exit from the World Series of Poker Main Event final table on Monday night and Tuesday morning harder than William Tonking.
Lone amateur at WSOP final table exits fifth
11 Nov 2014
William Pappaconstantinou (aka, Billy Pappas) was carrying the hopes and dreams of the foosball community, the amateur poker playing community and the greater Boston community on his back at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table on Monday night (and into Tuesday morning).
Larrabe's unorthodox style leads to sixth place at WSOP Main Event
11 Nov 2014
If you watched any of the World Series of Poker coverage leading up to the Main Event final table, you probably saw Andoni Larrabe making what most players would call unorthodox plays.
Sindelar never gets comfortable, finishes seventh at WSOP Main Event
11 Nov 2014
Most of the time, when you've been in a profession for almost a decade, you've had enough experiences to be prepared for just about anything. That doesn't apply, however, to professional poker players who make it to the November Nine.
Politano finishes eighth at WSOP Main Event, Brazil rejoices
11 Nov 2014
We're only 14 years into the 21st century, but saying Bruno Politano got Brazil excited about the World Series Main Event might be the understatement of the century.
Newhouse finishes ninth for second year in a row at WSOP final table
11 Nov 2014
Things may have gone differently in Mark Newhouse's second run at the World Series of Poker's Main Event on Monday night, but a river jack presented him with an opportunity to bluff, and William Tonking sniffed it out.
Nevada gaming revenue declines for second straight month
29 Oct 2014
Much of the blame was leveled at an unlucky run by the Strip’s high-end baccarat rooms and a fortunate month for blackjack players.
Negreanu, McClelland to be inducted into Poker Hall of Fame
23 Oct 2014
The 2014 Poker Hall of Fame Class will feature a first ballot inductee – Daniel Negreanu – and one who has spent four decades contributing to the game – Jack McClelland.
Casino City Gang: Sheldon "Grandpa Simpson" Adelson edition
2 Oct 2014
Casino City's Vin Narayanan joins Aaron Todd and Dan Podheiser to discuss the latest news from the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), including Sheldon Adelson's rant against Internet gambling. They'll also discuss the sale of Revel in Atlantic City for $110 million, "Spin and Go" tournaments at PokerStars, and pick every NFL game on the schedule.
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