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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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Mohegan Entertainment presents heavyweight rematch
19 Jun 2019

On 24 August, Matt Mitrione will square off against Sergei Kharitonov at Webster Bank Arena in Connecticut for the venue's first-ever MMA event.

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2019 WSOP already with several achievements
19 Jun 2019

As the World Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas continues, the tournament has already reached over 83,000 entries and more than $82,767,489 in prize money awarded through 35 events.

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Winners of American Gambling Awards released
19 Jun 2019

The 14 winners of the inaugural event were recognized for their leadership in the regulated, online U.S. gambling industry at a party on 18 June 2019 at Monmouth Park Racetrack in New Jersey.

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Bet.Works appoints Rood as Chief Risk Officer
18 Jun 2019

Jay Rood has had a storied career in gaming and sports betting, which began in Lake Tahoe working for Caesars back in 1992.

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Estars is joining the World Series of Poker
17 Jun 2019

The WSOP will bring the Estars Lounge to the 50th annual tournament series for the first time at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

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Beau Rivage wins PNC Best of the Fest competition
5 Jun 2019

The Biloxi resort announced that Chef Kristian Wade won the PNC Best of the Fest at the ninth annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival.

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2019 WSOP off to big start
4 Jun 2019

A record 28,371 entrants competed in this year's $500 buy-in event, setting the record for the most participants ever in one live poker tournament.

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Caesars Pai Gow Poker progressive jackpot at record high
4 Jun 2019

The Nevada statewide Pai Gow Poker progressive jackpot has reached $1.6 million, the highest to date.

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Haynes wins Casino Employees Event at WSOP
3 Jun 2019

Nicholas Haynes, a poker dealer in Las Vegas, defeated a field of 685 players to claim the $62,248 first prize.

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Green wins first bracelet of 2019 WSOP
31 May 2019

Brian Green won $345,669 in his first World Series of Poker win in the $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty.

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GVC receives Nevada license approval
28 May 2019

The group has received the required regulatory approvals to operate in the state for an initial two-year period, along with Roar Digital receiving a transactional waiver to operate in New Jersey.

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MGM Resorts named Breakthrough of the Year
28 May 2019

The company was honored at the 12th annual Sports Business Awards as the "Breakthrough of the Year" recipient by the Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily.

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