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Depaulo claims WSOP $500 The BIG 500 No-Limit Hold'em title
13 Jul 2020

The 2,427-entry field resulted in a $1,092.150 prize pool and after 12.5 hours of play, it was Ryan "joeyisamush" Depaulo walking away with a $159,563 top prize and his first gold bracelet.

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McMillen is victorious in WSOP $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max
10 Jul 2020

The 1,026-entry field resulted in a $974,700 prize pool, and it was 70-year-old Ron "MacDaddy15" McMillen coming out on top to win a $188,214 top prize and a WSOP gold bracelet.

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BetMGM and Denver Broncos agree to sports betting deal
9 Jul 2020

The strategic partnership includes a free-to-play mobile game, digital marketing assets, and in-stadium promotions and signage.

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Roar Digital commits to second round of investment in BetMGM
8 Jul 2020

The joint venture between MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings announced today that its shareholders have committed to a second round of investment, bringing the total to $450 million.

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Hard Rock International implements new health and safety plan
6 Jul 2020

Under the new SAFE + SOUND standards established by Hard Rock, each hotel is independently assessed by NSF International and required to pass a rigorous 262-point inspection.

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WSOP $1,000 NLH Freezeout bracelet goes to Chang
6 Jul 2020

After ten and a half hours of play, it was Allen "Acnyc718" Chang emerging victorious to capture the bracelet and $161.286.44 first-place prize.

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Kuhn claims first WSOP gold bracelet
4 Jul 2020

The 2,091-entry field resulted in a $752,760 prize pool, and after 12 hours of play, it was Robert "bustinballs" Kuhn coming out on top to win a $115,850 top prize and his first gold bracelet.

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$97,091 win for Bode in the WSOP $500 NLH Super Turbo
4 Jul 2020

The 1,179-entry field generated a $530,550 prize pool, and after less than six hours of play it was Matt "Bodeyster" Bode walking away with the $97,091 top prize and the latest gold bracelet.

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Lynch wins WSOP $1,000 NLH Deepstack 8-Max
3 Jul 2020

The 2020 World Series of Poker Online Bracelet Events continued Thursday with Event #2: $1,000 NLH Deepstack 8-Max, a tournament that attracted 647 runners who rebought 272 times to create a 919-entry field.

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MGM Springfield will reopen on 13 July
2 Jul 2020

The Western Massachusetts property will reopen in a limited capacity to the public on Monday, July 13 at 10 a.m. A hosted, invitation-only event will take place ahead of the public reopening.

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Majority of Hard Rock Casino employees in Atlantic City return to work
2 Jul 2020

The Safe + Sound Reopening Plan & Protocols has been developed in accordance with guidelines provided by Hard Rock International and adopts the Atlantic City Casino Industry's Summary Plan of Proposed Reopening Protocols.

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Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment unveils logo for Las Vegas destination
1 Jul 2020

The 60,000-square foot premium gaming venue is located within Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton.

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Borgata in Atlantic City delays reopening
29 Jun 2020

After New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy postponed the resumption of indoor dining and banned drinking and smoking, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa decided to delay its reopening plans until further notice.

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MGM Resorts International announces nationwide mask policy
25 Jun 2020

The company announced that it will require masks for all guests and visitors inside public spaces at every MGM Resorts property in the U.S.

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Ed Asner Celebrity Poker Tournament goes virtual
25 Jun 2020

More than 250 guests are expected to sign in on 29 August to play in a very unique presentation of 'Live Online Poker' featuring over 50 celebrities.

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