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Around the WSOP: Online grinder Marchington still has a shot to become youngest Main Event winner
13 Jul 2019

The 21-year-old Brit and WSOP rookie is heading to the Main Event final table following an eventful Day 7 that saw him fall from chip leader to short stack. Plus, a look ahead to the final table and some interesting trends regarding past history, age and experience.

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Rand's run as semi-celebrity at WSOP Main Event comes to an end
11 Jul 2019

The World Series of Poker Main Event is all about recreational players taking their shot at glory, and that's exactly what the 38-year-old did this week with his 84th place finish.

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Empire City Casino welcomes MGM Resorts' Management Associate Program
11 Jul 2019

The Management Associate Program is a 12-month professional development program that offers recent bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients the opportunity to develop their exposure and leadership skills.

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Around the WSOP: Moneymaker falls short in Main Event
10 Jul 2019

On the heels of being honored as one of the most important players in World Series of Poker history, 2003 champ Chris Moneymaker bowed out on Day 4 of the Main Event, but remains optimistic about the arc of his playing career.

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Beau Rivage opens TAP Book Bar & Bistreaux
10 Jul 2019

The Biloxi resort has introduced the venue with more than 100 HD screens including a massive 24-foot wide by 14-foot tall video wall.

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The Isley Brothers head to Gold Strike Casino Resort
6 Jul 2019

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will bring the 60th anniversary tour to the Mississippi resort on 13 July.

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GVC extends partnership with Optimove
3 Jul 2019

This renewal expands the relationship between companies to include the Gala brands, and Roar Digital, GVC and MGM’s joint venture in the U.S.

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MGM Resorts launches responsible gaming program at Empire City Casino
1 Jul 2019

The program aligns responsible gambling policies with enhanced customer service and education, at its recently acquired property, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway in New York.

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World Series of Poker update through 66 events
1 Jul 2019

With 24 events still remaining, the WSOP has already shattered the attendance record, as 147,334 entrants have played in WSOP gold bracelet events. That is already 19% above last year’s record of 123,865.

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First Fifty Honors winners announced
29 Jun 2019

The WSOP came up with the list of seven categories and the public used an online voting mechanism to cast votes and determine who their favorites were across the categories.

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First Fifty Honors gala this Saturday
27 Jun 2019

Poker will pause play this Saturday night at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino to take time to honor the most memorable moments and players that have made the last 50 years of the WSOP so memorable.

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MGM Resorts recognized as one of most community-minded companies in US
27 Jun 2019

MGM Resorts has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

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WSOP Jeopardy James update
25 Jun 2019

James Holzhauer was off to a great start in his first event at the World Series of Poker but was eliminated just short of cashing in the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em one-day tournament.

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Melco to acquire equity interest in City of Dreams Mediterranean Project
24 Jun 2019

The City of Dreams Mediterranean project is currently under development and scheduled to open in 2021, upon which it is expected to be the largest and premier integrated destination resort in Europe.

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WSOP update through 55 events
24 Jun 2019

The 50th edition of the World Series of Poker has already awarded $124,228,298 in prize money and seen 11,713 entries compared to last year's 86,997 entries and $110,481,222 at the same point in time.

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