Gridiron fans don't have to wait until September to back their favorite NFL teams. Intertops.com - the company that took the first online wager ever - is the first online sportsbook to post...
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The River Rock Entertainment Authority (the "Authority"), the operator of the River Rock Casino in Sonoma County, California, today reported that its Board of Directors has announced plans...
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by John Hartness on June 29, 2007
Vega Promotion Systems. Inc. (Pink Sheets: VGPM.PK) today announced it is producing a major international poker exhibition. "The All Star Transcontinental Challenge" will be a one-of- a-kind...
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by John Hartness on June 29, 2007
The National League of Poker (NLOP™), the leading free poker site for US-compliant poker game-play on the web, announced today it will make its national debut at the Gaming Life Expo at the Rio...
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Online gaming leader Bodog.com is pleased to announce its iPhone contest, which will award 15 lucky Let 'Em Ride players the hottest new tech toy of the year. "As an internet company we are...
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by John Hartness on June 29, 2007
After a marathon final table that stretched well past sunrise on the east coast, Freddy Deeb nabbed his second bracelet in the $50,000 HORSE tournament at the World Series of Poker. Deeb outlasted...
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by John Hartness on June 27, 2007
The World Poker Tour® (WPT) will travel to Las Vegas next month to film the newest stop on the Season VI circuit--Bellagio Cup III--and will test a modified final table structure. Satellite...
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MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:MNTG) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with TLC Casino Enterprises, Inc. to sell Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV...
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Are online casinos becoming more popular than the real thing? It would seem that more and more gamblers are shunning flesh-and-blood casinos in favour of their own computers, and the gaming world has...
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by John Hartness on June 26, 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...
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irTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today confirmed that seven is, indeed, a lucky number -- especially for the airline's passengers. To celebrate its seven new...
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by John Hartness on June 25, 2007
Corum, a manufacturer of high-end watches, has crafted this year's WSOP bracelets for function as well as form, taking a page from their watchmaking experience to craft bracelets that are wearable...
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In the wake of the UIGEA, online sports books have taken huge hits, executives have been arrested, and many have closed their doors to US citizens. This has left many sports bettors without a...
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by John Hartness on June 22, 2007
Monty Berger has achieved his dream. A retired New York City police officer and a September 11 responder, Monty sailed on the Carnival Legend on April 9, along with 50 other hopefuls, for a shot at a...
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Antigua and Barbuda said it's entitled to $3.44 billion in compensation from the U.S. in a World Trade Organization dispute over an American ban on Internet gambling. The compensation would be in...
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by John Hartness on June 22, 2007
Earlier this year, PokerPro® and Carnival cruise lines ushered in a new era for tournament poker. The two partners offered a winner-take-all satellite tournament, with the winner taking home a seat...
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by John Hartness on June 19, 2007
As Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa approaches the first anniversary of the opening of its 85-table Poker Room -- the largest poker room in Atlantic City --- the Summer Poker Open continues to sizzle with...
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Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today unveiled previously unseen renderings of Echelon, the multi-property resort destination planned for the Las Vegas Strip. Bill Boyd, Chairman and Chief...
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Joining top executive bloggers such as Mark Cuban, Jonathan Schwartz, and David Sifry, Bodog Entertainment founder and noted billionaire Calvin Ayre launched www.calvinayre.com today. The blog...
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by John Hartness on June 18, 2007
Record Man Phil Hellmuth has added another record to his growing list this weekend, this time breaking his own record for most cashes at the World Series of Poker. With his cash in Event #28, the...
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by John Hartness on June 17, 2007
Eli Elezra has dumped his Albatross, joining his "Big Game" buddies in the elite circle of poker champions, WSOP Bracelet Holders. Elezra won his first bracelet this weekend in Stud Hi Lo by...
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by John Hartness on June 15, 2007
100 Seat Main Event Guarantee The best thing about our 100 Main Event Guarantee is that you don't have to finish first in order to win. That's right - it doesn't matter if you come in...
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by John Hartness on June 15, 2007
On June 17th 2007 at 16:30 ET pokerstars will be hosting a *WSOP Mega Satellite with at least 150 World Series packages up for grabs! The buy-in for this amazing chance to win a package to the Main...
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