Car shopper wins convertible at Hollywood Casino
May 08, 2008
Aubrey Williams of Pearl River, Louisiana, was on his way home from car shopping on the Mississippi Gulf Coast when he won a flashy new red convertible Ford Mustang at Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis Saturday.
Treasure Island presents Island Summer Comedy Series
May 08, 2008
Treasure Island is excited to bring four outstanding comedy shows to the stage this summer, highlighting six of the country’s funniest comedians.
Crown Casino's lustre lost
May 08, 2008
International News Brief: Jeff Kennett has given Crown casino a dressing down, saying that the casino's high-roller rooms are far different from those he opened as premier in 1997.
Veteran Tom McEvoy still living a dream in Vegas
May 08, 2008
In anticipation of the 2008 World Series of Poker, Casino City continues its series of interviews with poker pros and visits with PokerStars pro Tom McEvoy, who this July will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of his 1983 Main Event victory -- a historic win that came less than five years after he was unceremoniously fired from his job as an accountant.
Purple Lounge player makes final table
May 08, 2008
Rising Star and Purple Lounge, sponsored player Michelle Orpe has taken another step in her professional poker career by reaching the final table and cashing in her first sponsored poker event for Purple Lounge.
Titan Poker prepares for land-based tournament
May 08, 2008
Titan Poker is busily preparing for its first sponsored "land based" tournament, which will be staged between May 9th and 12th in Madrid, Spain.
888 signs three-year deal with CryptoLogic
May 08, 2008
888.com's policy of widening its entertainment offerings continued this week as it announced that it will select and integrate casino games from Cryptologic to complement its already broad offering.
Veteran Tom McEvoy still living a dream in Vegas
May 08, 2008
In anticipation of the 2008 World Series of Poker, Casino City continues its series of interviews with poker pros and visits with PokerStars pro Tom McEvoy, who this July will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of his 1983 Main Event victory -- a historic win that came less than five years after he was unceremoniously fired from his job as an accountant.
The Reel Life
May 08, 2008
In this week's edition, the Reel Life offers a toast to perfect games in online slots and bowling.
Top-10 reasons why we like the new WSOP Main Event format
May 05, 2008
When the WSOP announced that it was "pausing" the final table of the Main Event, the poker community erupted in a firestorm of criticism. And while we agree with some of that condemnation, there are also valid reasons why this may turn out to be a good thing for poker.
WSOP Main Event final table moved to November
May 01, 2008
In an effort to increase the drama surrounding the World Series of Poker Main Event, Harrah's has moved the start date of the tournament's final table from July to Nov. 9.
Multi-talented Vanessa Rousso's game is peaking as the WSOP nears
April 28, 2008
Vanessa "Lady Maverick" Rousso is a law student-turned-poker professional and as she heads into her third-career World Series of Poker the 25-year-old says she is playing the "best poker of her career."
Tropicana bankruptcy won't affect Atlantic City casino
May 08, 2008
News Brief: Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City said the bankruptcy filing by its former owner will not affect its operations or jeopardize the sale of the property.
Mohegan Sun reports results
May 08, 2008
News Brief: The Mohegan Sun Gaming Authority experienced a double-digit drop in earnings during the first three months of 2008.
El Cortez owner sells stake in downtown casino
May 08, 2008
Longtime Las Vegas casino owner Jackie Gaughan is finally walking away from the tables and selling his stake in the El Cortez, Gaughan's signature property since 1963.
Vegas tips are slipping
May 08, 2008
Many of Las Vegas' service industry workers who earn tip income are seeing their take-home pay drop because customers aren't spending as much on food and drinks.
Mischief-making blockers are signature gatherers' bane
May 05, 2008
Nevadans may think the election is still six months away, but for the various interest groups gathering signatures to get their initiatives on the November ballot, the zero hour is May 20.
Big business gets ready for unionization
May 05, 2008
Big business is taking steps to fend off an expected flood of unionizing drives if Congress approves legislation making it easier for workers to organize.