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Nevada Jurisdiction News
Ivey falls short in quest for WSOP Main Event title
8 Nov 2009
When Joe Cada and Darvin Moon began play at 1 p.m. Sunday in Las Vegas, Phil Ivey was the favorite to reach the World Series of Poker Main Event final table. When play ended nearly 17 hours later, Cada and Moon were the last men standing.
Instant final table analysis: Cada, Moon somehow outlast the rest
8 Nov 2009
The first portion of the WSOP Main Event final table lasted nearly 17 hours and in the end the two players whose play will be most criticized -- Darvin Moon and Joe Cada -- will be back on Monday night with the title on the line.
Top-10 WSOP tidbits from Lon and Norm
2 Nov 2009
Lon McEachern and Norman Chad have been providing commentary for the World Series of Poker since 2003, and they will be at it again next week during the Main Event Final Table. They both took part in a 45-minute media conference call on Friday, and shared some interesting facts about all the November Nine participants. So for this week’s Top-10, we’re bringing you the top-10 tidbits from the World Series of Poker conference call.
Two poker players eliminated in "Amazing Race"
2 Nov 2009
Professional poker players Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle were eliminated in sixth place on the CBS reality show.
'Stat Attack' -- fine time-saver to research college hoop angles
22 Oct 2009
The Stat Attack Pro Basketball database of games goes as far back as the 1990-91 season and allows researchers to do "team-specific" or even league-wide, conference-wide or divisional searches. Alan Jay Zaremba's The Madness of March -- Bonding and Betting with the Boys in Las Vegas is both entertaining and educational.
Top-10 November Nine tidbits
19 Oct 2009
The World Series of Poker final table is only weeks away, and there are plenty of fresh paces that the general public knows little about. So Casino City's Vin Narayanan is presenting the Top-10 tidbits from this year's November Nine.
Sexton voted into Poker Hall of Fame
15 Oct 2009
Mike Sexton was the only member of the nine-person ballot to receive enough votes from the 15 living members of the Poker Hall of Fame and a 15-person media panel.
IGT to take $77 million in non-cash charges
14 Oct 2009
The slot machine giant says it would take several fourth-quarter non-cash charges of about $77 million when it announces earnings Nov. 5.
Casino City's Top-10 most memorable WSOP interviews
5 Oct 2009
Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Gary Trask pick the most memorable interviews that they have conducted in Las Vegas at the World Series of Poker over the last two years and provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the ideas and interviews for the stories materialized.
Study says schools lack gambling policy
30 Sep 2009
A study says that colleges and universities need to attack campus gambling problems in the same manner they confront alcohol abuse.
Poker Hall of Fame narrows list of nominees
16 Sep 2009
The 15 living Hall of Fame members and the 15-member Media Panel will now cast their votes for the 2009 class.
Harrah's makes move into UK via Web
14 Sep 2009
The casino giant reached an agreement with 888 Holdings, which will provide the company with online poker and casino service.
'Havana Nocturne,' 'Tales of Old Las Vegas' colorfully done
10 Sep 2009
T.J. English takes us back to pre-Castro Cuba and Sam O'Connor tells us tales of old Las Vegas. Both books make for great late-summer reading.
Carol O'Hare, executive director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling
9 Sep 2009
Carol O’Hare, executive director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, talks about compulsive gambling, the resources offered by the council and some issues facing the gaming industry and how they relate to problem gambling.
Penny slots paying out big in Nevada
8 Sep 2009
Last year Nevada's 37,943 penny slot machines attracted wagers of $17.8 billion, 15 percent of all the money gambled statewide.
Wall Street bullish on slots machines
26 Aug 2009
Two gaming analysts say prospects for equipment manufacturers are high going into the next few years.
Nevada prepared for online gambling
24 Aug 2009
Nevada could benefit financially if a bill to legalize Internet gambling in the United States is approved by Congress.
MMA legend Randy Couture hosting poker tournament
4 Aug 2009
The second annual “Operation All In” poker tournament and charity auction will be held at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Aug. 22
Shulman throwing barbs at WSOP
27 Jul 2009
Jeff Shulman is one of November Nine and the editor of Card Player magazine has sharply criticized tournament owner Harrah's Entertainment.
Investors bet on IGT despite down quarter
24 Jul 2009
Shares of the slot maker soared more than 14 percent despite a 39 percent decline in profits.
IGT, MGM Mirage sign pact
24 Jul 2009
International Game Technology signed an agreement to add approximately 300 Wheel of Fortune slot machines MGM Mirage casino properties.
Top-10 characters at the WSOP Main Event
20 Jul 2009
From celebrities to top-flight poker players, the World Series of Poker Main Event has traditionally been filled with weird characters, and the 2009 Main Event was no different. But the ten characters on this list don't fall into the weird category. They were just plain interesting.
Good news for slots in Ohio and Illinois
20 Jul 2009
Governors in both states approved legislation that will add an estimated 40,000 to 75,000 new slot machines.
Woman takes down $1 million jackpot in Vegas
17 Jul 2009
A lucky woman from San Francisco won more than $1.4 million on a Wheel of Fortune Megajackpot at The Palazzo Resort.
PKR parties Playboy style
17 Jul 2009
The 3D online poker room hosted a star-studded line-up of celebrities and poker pros at the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa at the Palms.
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