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James Chen dominates to win first WSOP bracelet
1 Jun 2024

A total of 928 entrants came out to play the $1,500 Omaha 8 or Better, the first mixed-game tournament of the summer, where Chen beat Lewis Brant heads up to collect $209,350.

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Samual claims WSOP $25,000 Heads-Up Championship title
1 Jun 2024

After risking half his bankroll, Darius Samual emerged victorious in the event by besting six opponents in a row to earn his first WSOP gold bracelet along with $500,000.

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Event #1 of WSOP 2024 comes to a close
31 May 2024

Asher Conniff battled back from a five-to-one chip disadvantage during heads-up play to claim his first WSOP bracelet in the $5,000 Champions Reunion event and picked up $408,468.

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Daniel Willis secures first WSOP bracelet
31 May 2024

A British businessman and a two-time WSOP bracelet winner went heads up for the title, and it was the former who stood alone in the end of the $500 Kickoff No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout for $175,578.

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Jose Garcia wins WSOP Employees event
30 May 2024

Emerging victorious from a heads-up battle with competitor Richard Rothmeier, Garcia, who is a poker dealer, secured $79,134, while Rothmeier claimed $52,773 for his commendable second place finish.

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ACR Poker awarding World Series of Poker packages
30 May 2024

The online poker site is once again sending players to Las Vegas for the world’s most famous tournament. Its Vegas Main Event Satellites guarantee 40 packages starting Sunday, 9 June.

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Caesars’ World Series of Poker approved for multi-state online poker launch in Michigan
28 May 2024

This move enables residents of Michigan to join in cross-state competitions and reinforces the agency’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and dynamic gaming industry.

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2024 World Series of Poker gets underway
28 May 2024

The 2024 series began with Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup champion 2023 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Marchessault delivering the “Shuffle Up and Deal” to kick off the WSOP’s first opening weekend.

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WSOP launches new real-money poker platform
25 May 2024

WSOP Online is the first to pool liquidity across three U.S. jurisdictions (Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey), offering enhanced features and large prize pools ahead of next week's start of the 55th World Series of Poker.

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MGM Resorts releases latest Social Impact and Sustainability Report
24 May 2024

The report highlights strategies, programs and performance focused on creating a more sustainable future and making a positive impact on the lives of employees, guests, and communities.

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'Shuffle Up and Deal' set for 2024 WSOP
23 May 2024

Jonathan Marchessault of the Vegas Golden Knights will deliver the opening “Shuffle Up and Deal” to begin the 55th edition of the series on 28 May.

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Closing date announced for The Mirage in Las Vegas
15 May 2024

Hard Rock International announced its plans to cease operations of The Mirage as of 17 July, to begin the transformation of the property into the anticipated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas.

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Mohegan to no longer manage Virgin Hotels Las Vegas casino
8 May 2024

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, and Mohegan jointly announce a planned transition period. Following the transition period, Mohegan will cease to manage or lease the casino.

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MGM Resorts launches BetMGM in the Netherlands
30 Apr 2024

BetMGM is set to provide Dutch customers with new product features, including large-scale jackpots, loyalty rewards, exclusive slots, as well as sports promotions.

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Mohegan to appoint Ari Glazer as Chief Financial Officer
11 Mar 2024

With over 20 years of investment banking experience advising global gaming and hospitality companies, Glazer brings a wealth of financial acumen and industry knowledge to the role.

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