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A guest choreographs Bellagio Fountain show
27 Aug 2024

For the first time, a guest has been invited to create a show for the renowned Las Vegas landmark, the Fountains of Bellagio.

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Hard Rock Bet announces Illinois launch
26 Aug 2024

Its online sports betting app now live throughout the state and in-person wagering will begin on 29 August at Hard Rock Casino Rockford's soon-to-be-opened sportsbook.

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MGM Resorts names Keith Barr to board of directors
22 Aug 2024

Barr, the 12th member of the board, is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, with more than 30 years of experience.

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Mohegan appoints Joseph J. Hasson as Chief Operating Officer
7 Aug 2024

Hasson will oversee the development and execution of short and long-term strategic business plans across all Mohegan properties.

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Hard Rock CEO to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
6 Aug 2024

Jim Allen will be honored for his lifetime of accomplishments at the 28th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress to be held from 15-16 April 2025 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.

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Caesars Entertainment to sell World Series of Poker brand to NSUS Group
1 Aug 2024

As a part of this transaction, Caesars has secured the right from the parent company of GGPoker to continue hosting the WSOP’s flagship live tournament series at its Las Vegas casinos for the next 20 years.

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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas joins MGM Rewards loyalty program
31 Jul 2024

Former Identity members of The Cosmopolitan can now unlock perks at over 20 MGM Resorts' properties nationwide including access to more than 40,000 hotel rooms and luxury suites.

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Hard Rock International donating Mirage artifacts to the Neon Museum
22 Jul 2024

Included in the items that will be donated is the 27-foot-long Mirage neon sign that sat in The Mirage’s Volcano Lagoon.

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2024 World Series of Poker shatters multiple records
22 Jul 2024

The total field for the WSOP was 229,553 entries, most all-time. In addition, the Main Event prize pool was the largest in both series and poker history, totaling $94,041,600, which topped the $93,339,900 pool set in 2023.

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2024 World Series of Poker Main Event title goes to Tamayo
18 Jul 2024

Jonathan Tamayo outlasted the record field of 10,112 from around the world to cash in on the $10 million first-place prize from the largest live poker tournament prize pool ever of $94,041,600.

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Jostens presents the coveted WSOP Main Event gold bracelet
18 Jul 2024

Jonathan Tamayo was presented with a custom championship bracelet from Jostens Wednesday, 17 July at the Main Event final table in Las Vegas.

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WSOP Paradise returns with a $50 million guaranteed Main Event
17 Jul 2024

WSOP Paradise 2024 will take place from 6 to 19 December 2024, at Atlantis at Paradise Island Resort and Casino in the Bahamas and feature the largest guarantee in live poker tournament history.

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Patrik Antonius named 2024 inductee to the Poker Hall of Fame
16 Jul 2024

Antonius is one of poker’s most successful European players, ranking 36th all-time in career earnings. In 2023, Antonius made history by winning a $1,978,000 cash game pot, the largest ever on a U.S. livestream broadcast.

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The 2024 WSOP Main Event is down to three players
16 Jul 2024

Niklas Astedt, Jonathan Tamayo and Jordan Griff will take to the felt one last time and play until a new champion is crowned tomorrow, 17 July.

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2024 WSOP Main Event final table is set
15 Jul 2024

Jordan Griff, Brian Kim, Niklas Astedt, Joe Serock, Jason Sagle, Boris Angelov, Jonathan Tamayo, Malo Latinois and Andres Gonzalez are looking to etch their names in poker history.

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