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Nevada Jurisdiction News
Mizrachi claims WSOP Poker Players Championship, $1.5 million prize
2 Jun 2010
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.
Poker dealer wins Casino Employees Championship
30 May 2010
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.
World Team Poker to broadcast on Fox Sports Net
28 May 2010
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.
WSOP offering more low buy-in events
28 May 2010
The success of last year's special $1,000 buy-in no limit hold 'em event prompted World Series of Poker officials to include eight such events this year.
Joe Cada is back for more
28 May 2010
Joe Cada won the World Series of Poker's Main Event last November at the ripe age of 21. With the WSOP kicking off Thursday, the 22-year-old Michigan native is more mature and ready for this year's event.
Top-10 things Phil Laak should do to survive an 80-hour poker marathon
26 May 2010
Aaron Todd, a veteran of several marathon poker sessions, gives Phil Laak advice on how to survive his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest poker session by playing poker for 80 straight hours.
World Series of Poker continues charity efforts
26 May 2010
The World Series of Poker is encouraging players to donate one percent of their winnings to the Nevada Cancer Institute.
Top-10 players to watch in the WSOP Poker Player's Championship
24 May 2010
In honor of the 2010 World Series of Poker starting on Friday, we present our top-10 players to watch in the $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship.
"Unabomber" attempts to set world record for endurance
20 May 2010
Phil “The Unabomber” Laak is looking to set a new world record for the most hours of poker played in a single sitting.
Nevada Gaming Board member not opposed to online wagering
19 May 2010
Randall Sayre said he isn't opposed to Internet gambling and that Nevada could become a licensing hub if online gaming is legalized in the U.S.
Aria ready for Ivey Room debut
17 May 2010
"The Ivey Room" is an exclusive high-limit poker table area at CityCenter's Aria in Las Vegas. To unveil the room, Aria will host a $1 million VIP Poker Tournament for invited customers May 22. Participants will compete for the $250,000 first-place prize and an opportunity to earn $100,000 for knocking Ivey out of the event.
Andy Rooney rips industry on "60 Minutes"
17 May 2010
Andy Rooney said that "gambling produces nothing" and it was a good thing that the gambling industry suffered during the recession.
David Williams wins WPT World Championship
29 Apr 2010
Bodog Poker pro David Williams won the Season VIII World Poker Tour World Championship on Saturday at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Williams took home his first WPT title and the $1.5 million first-place prize with the victory.
888 acknowledges Nevada gaming investigation
16 Apr 2010
The Gibraltar-based online gambling company is the business partner of Harrah's Entertainment and said Nevada gaming regulators would explore its suitability.
Harrah's Entertainment seeking approval for Dragonfish
15 Apr 2010
The land-based casino giant is seeking suitability approval from Nevada gaming regulators for Dragonfish, which is providing the software to manage three Internet gambling sites.
Inventor gives roulette a new spin
5 Apr 2010
Edward Launzel is hoping to pique the interest of a casino or a gaming vendor in Jackpot Bonus Roulette.
Rampart Casino announces Progressive Pai Gow winner
2 Apr 2010
Alina Morello was dealt a seven-card straight flush and won $89,442 at the Las Vegas casino.
WSOP Tournament of Champions getting big response
22 Mar 2010
Over 40,000 fans have voted online to select 20 of the 27 participants to take part in the World Series of Poker's Tournament of Champions.
World Team Poker announces date of inaugural event
16 Mar 2010
The inaugural event of World Team Poker will be held at the Golden Nugget in Vegas on May 19 and will feature 40 of the world’s top pros.
WSOP announces poker all-star event
15 Mar 2010
The 2010 World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions will have a $1 million prize pool with fans having the opportunity to vote online on who will participate.
Nevada may clamp relationships between casinos and Net
12 Mar 2010
Nevada gaming regulators might clamp down on contractual relationships between the state's casino operators and nongambling arms of the Internet gaming industry.
Annie Duke wins NBC Heads-Up Championship
8 Mar 2010
Annie Duke made history on Sunday night as she became the first woman to win the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship at Caesars Palace. Duke won $500,000 after defeating Erik Seidel in the finals.
Top-10 facts, figures and predictions for the 2010 NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship
1 Mar 2010
Casino City breaks down the five-year history of the NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship and comes up with a list of intriguing numbers -- as well as a few predictions -- as a look-ahead to this weekend's 2010 edition of the event.
21-year-old wins NAPT Venetian shootout
26 Feb 2010
Florida resident Ashton Griffin won consecutive shootout tables and eliminated six opponents, racking up a $560,000 payday in the NAPT Venetian High Roller Bounty Shootout.
NAPT Venetian final table set
24 Feb 2010
The final table for the PokerStars.net North American Poker Tour Venetian event has been set.
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