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Phil Ivey looks to compete in WSOP 2021 as live action returns

June 15, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Nevada

Phil Ivey is one of the most recognizable faces in poker, having competed in major events and featured on high stakes poker television shows. The poker pro enjoys live gaming most but will play online as well. ...

Joey Weissman earns first 2021 title with U.S. Poker Open win

Sadonna Price

June 10, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Poker, Nevada

The U.S. Poker Open is in full swing in Las Vegas, with several events already finishing up at the ARIA. Just this week, Event #5 concluded, a No-Limit Hold’em tournament with a $10,000 buy-in. A total of $850,...

U.S. Poker Open starts this week in Las Vegas at the PokerGO Studio

Sadonna Price

June 3, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Nevada

The PokerGO Studio welcomes back the U.S. Poker Open this week, with the series set to take place from June 3-15. There will be 12 high-stakes events taking place with buy-ins starting in the $10,000 range. The...

Nevada regulators to introduce iGaming self-exclusion program

Adam Morgan

June 1, 2021

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Regulators in the western American state of Nevada are reportedly hoping to further curb the scourge of problem gambling by launching a new self-exclusion program for those who wish to be barred from accessing ...

Nevada casinos to abandon coronavirus-related restrictions from Tuesday

Adam Morgan

May 27, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Massachusetts, Nevada

All of the over 460 casinos in the western American state of Nevada are reportedly set to be permitted to fully re-open with no coronavirus-related restrictions from the early hours of Tuesday. According to ...

Aristocrat Technologies Incorporated releases new Buffalo Link slot

Adam Morgan

May 24, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Las Vegas, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Game manufacturers

American land-based casino games developer Aristocrat Technologies Incorporated has announced that it is taking players on another journey to the western prairies with the launch of its new Buffalo Link slot. ...

Nevada Gaming Commission approves Resorts World Las Vegas management

Adam Morgan

May 21, 2021

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Ahead of its planned opening next month and the $4.3 billion Resorts World Las Vegas has reportedly received a giant boost in having its parent operator and top management figures cleared by the Nevada Gaming C...

Plaza Hotel and Casino designated a ‘building of historical significance’

Adam Morgan

May 19, 2021

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In Las Vegas and the Nevada Preservation Foundation has reportedly presented the 995-room Plaza Hotel and Casino with the unique designation of being a ‘building of historical significance’. According to a T...

Las Vegas casinos doing away with coronavirus-related capacity restrictions

Adam Morgan

May 13, 2021

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In the casino hotspot of Las Vegas and some 28 area properties have reportedly been granted official approval to eschew all coronavirus-related capacity restrictions and return to operating their gaming floors ...

ARIA High Roller Series events conclude with big wins earned all-around in high-stakes poker action

Sadonna Price

May 13, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Poker, Nevada

Just a few days ago, the ARIA in Las Vegas hosted several high roller poker events. The casino’s poker room has become a home for high-stakes events, with pros as well as amateurs trying to nail down a win. Thi...

Resorts World Las Vegas inks ground-breaking cryptocurrency alliance

Adam Morgan

May 6, 2021

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Ahead of the opening of its impressive Resorts World Las Vegas property and prominent casino operator Genting Malaysia Berhad has announced that the venue is to ‘explore future opportunities' in the world of cr...

Red Rock Resorts CEO announces company to pursue new casino project in 2022

Sadonna Price

May 6, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino project updates, Nevada

Red Rock Resorts is ready to start a new project. During an earnings call this week, Station Casinos CEO Frank Fertitta III stated that early next year, a ground-breaking ceremony will hopefully take place for ...

Palms Casino Resort being sold to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Adam Morgan

May 4, 2021

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In Las Vegas and Red Rock Resorts Incorporated has reportedly agreed to sell its Palms Casino Resort property to the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority arm of the federally-recognized San Manuel Band o...

Nevada regulators approve Wynn Resorts for full capacity due to employee vaccination levels

Sadonna Price

May 4, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Gaming Industry News, Nevada

This week, the Nevada Gaming Control Board gave Wynn Resorts full approval to open its gaming floor to 100% capacity. Like many others, the casino operator has been unable to offer services at full capacity due...

Wynn Las Vegas to host Wynn Summer Classic and adds new Wynn Millions Poker Event

Sadonna Price

April 29, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Poker, Nevada

The Wynn Summer Classic is a traditional poker series that takes place at the Wynn Las Vegas each year. For 2021, the series will run from May 27 to July 13. There will be 30 events on the schedule with over $1...