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  • Antigua: New US Offer Soon in WTO Online Gambling Flap

    Friday, March 28, 2008, Haley Hintze
    Recent news reports from the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda state that its country's officials are expecting a new offer from the United States concerning the continuing disagreement between the two nations over online gambling. The l...more
  • Bwin's Core Businesses Pay Off in 2007

    Thursday, March 27, 2008, Amy Calistri
    Although online gaming company bwin Interactive Entertainment AG won't release its final full-year results until next month, the company's preliminary fourth quarter and annual 2007 release validated the company's continued focus on its cor...more
  • Elvis to Go Upscale at FX's Planned $3.1 Billion Vegas Casino

    Thursday, March 27, 2008, Amy Calistri
    FX Real Estate and Entertainment has detailed the redevelopment plans for 17.72 acres, known as the Park Central site, adjacent to the MGM Grand on Las Vegas Blvd. In its latest Securities and Exchange Commission filing, FX laid out plans t...more
  • Women's Poker Spotlight: Shannon Elizabeth, Dancing On

    Thursday, March 27, 2008, Tina Bergstrom
    Just the mention of her name makes the young men drool. We've seen her on the silver screen and at the poker tables, and now Shannon Elizabeth has taken yet another chance in a career that's been speckled with risk. Shannon's most rece...more
  • College Poker Life: Iowa State University, Ames, IA

    Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Matt Wehner
    Another school year nears its close at Iowa State University and student poker players there have seen quite an incredible year of poker. As summer break nears, campus poker action for students at ISU might end, but other poker opportunitie...more
  • Poker News Bytes: March 25, 2008

    Tuesday, March 25, 2008, Haley Hintze
    Fifth Suspect in Delaware Poker Robbery Surrenders The fifth and final initial suspect in the robbery of a country-club poker game that was allegedly orchestrated by a Delaware State Patrol officer has now surrendered to authorities. T...more
  • Poker-Themed '2008 World Series of Golf' Announced

    Tuesday, March 25, 2008, Haley Hintze
    A poker-themed twist on a traditional gambler's game returns in May when Las Vegas's Mirage Casino co-sponsors the 2008 World Series of Golf®, to be held at the Pete Dye-designed Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. The 2008 edition hopes to buil...more
  • The Other Side of the Felt, Vol. 6: Dewey Tomko -- Sometimes Nice Guys Finish Second

    Tuesday, March 25, 2008, Matt Savage
    Coincidences in life are sometime hard to understand and many times they are blessings in disguise. When I called Dewey Tomko out of the blue about a restaurant recommendation in Kingman, Arizona, the conversation changed to our upcoming tr...more
  • Venetian Adds April Series to 2008 Deep Stack Extravaganza Offerings

    Monday, March 24, 2008, Haley Hintze
    In a story of "increased by popular demand," the Venetian has added another Deep Stack Extravaganza series to its poker offerings. The most recent addition to the Venetian's DSE lineup will run 22 consecutive days, from April 5th through Ap...more
  • Sexton's Corner, Vol. 37: Archie Karas, Part 7 — The Downslide

    Monday, March 24, 2008, Tom Sexton
    Everyone experiences obstacles or hurdles during their life's journey, but how one handles the adversity is the measure of his character. Archie "The Greek" Karas did what no other person on the planet has ever done, when he started with $5...more