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Leib captures $333 No Limit bracelet at WSOP Online
11 Jul 2021

The 1,517-entry field resulted in a $455,100 prize pool, and after 11 hours of play, it was Michael "njnj17" Leib coming out on top to capture an $81,644.94 top prize and his first gold bracelet.

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Beck takes down WSOP Online $400 No Limit 6-Max event
10 Jul 2021

Philip "wingsuiter" Beck defeated Justin "pocketprofit" Wong in heads-up play to win the 2021 WSOP Online Event #9: $400 NLH 6-Max for his first WSOP bracelet and the $81,534 top prize.

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FanDuel teams up with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment
7 Jul 2021

FanDuel Group will partner with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment to bring retail and online sports betting as well as iGaming and daily fantasy sports to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.

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Denson takes home WSOP $2,000 NLH Deepstack
7 Jul 2021

Prior to the victory, Tyler "ShipTheShip" Denson had $113,445 in live tournament earnings, according to the Hendon Mob, with his largest cash coming from 2013 when he took 245th in the Main Event for $37,019.

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Williams wins WSOP $1,000 NLH 8-Max
6 Jul 2021

Jeremiah "freestylerr" Williams defeated the field of 459 to take the top prize of $139,000 in the $1,000 NLH 8-Max event.

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USA Basketball and MGM Resorts International announce expanded partnership
6 Jul 2021

MGM Resorts will be the Official Training Camp Home of the USA Basketball Men’s and Women’s National Teams, as well as an Official Integrated Resorts Partner of USA Basketball and an Official USA Basketball Exhibition Tour Partner.

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Top 10 openings and expansions for summer 2021
5 Jul 2021

While the Resorts World Las Vegas stole many of the headlines in recent weeks, we have plenty if other openings and expansions to report on from across the U.S. since our last edition.

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WSOP $500 No-Limit Hold'em Super Turbo bracelet claimed by Hoops
4 Jul 2021

The holiday special on the Fourth of July offered a $382,500 prize pool and it was Jeffery "Steelvikes7" Hoops walking away with the $73,861 top prize and a gold bracelet.

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First WSOP gold bracelet win for Loeser
3 Jul 2021

Manig "Ohio77" Loeser came out victorious in the $600 NLH Monster Stack, claiming his first World Series of Poker gold bracelet and a $104,000 payday.

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Dais takes home WSOP $500 NLH Turbo Deepstack
3 Jul 2021

With a $427,500 prize pool to aim at, it was Donnell "Spreezy52" Dais who earned the $90,801 victory after a brisk six-hour day on the virtual felt.

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Beau Rivage Resort Casino wins seven Casino Player Awards
2 Jul 2021

Readers of the magazine selected the Beau as tghe resort No. 1 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in seven categories in the publication’s annual “Best of Dining & Nightlife” survey.

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Noboa wins first 2021 WSOP online event
2 Jul 2021

The 1,277-entry field resulted in a $574,650 prize pool, and after 12 hours of play, it was New Jersey's Jose "deposit" Noboa who came out on top win a $105,161 top prize.

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MGM Resorts purchases Infinity World's 50 percent interest in CityCenter
1 Jul 2021

The agreement will make MGM Resorts the 100% owner of CityCenter on the Las Vegas Strip, which is comprised of Aria Resort & Casino and Vdara Hotel and Spa.

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Seminole Gaming unveils vaccination incentive program
21 Jun 2021

Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming today unveiled "Rock Your Shot," a team member COVID-19 vaccination incentive program with grand prizes that include a 2021 Jeep Cherokee and cash awards of $10,000 and $5,000.

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Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa launches MGM Direct To Borgata
18 Jun 2021

The Atlantic City casino resort is now offering nonstop jet service from markets such as Clearwater, Florida; Cincinnati, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina; Houston, Texas; Detroit, Michigan, and more.

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