Nov
2
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel Unveils New Poker Room
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Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, iconic among poker players for its unmatched legacy in the game, today opens a brand-new poker room to build on its tradition and history as the place that made poker famous. Binion’s new poker room features 10 tables in a contemporary setting designed to make players feel right at home while experiencing excellent service and some of the best deals in the game including a max rake of $3 on all live games, $2 comps per hour of live poker play, tableside food service and special room rates. Read more
Nov
2
European Professional Captures Festa Al Lago VI World Poker Tour Title at Bellagio
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Festa al Lago VI, Bellagio’s month-long poker tournament, ended late Sunday night when Frenchman Bertrand “Elky” Grospellier defeated former World Poker Tour (WPT) champion Nam Le to win his first WPT title. Grospellier earned the $1,411,015 first place prize as well as a seat in the April 2009 WPT World Championship at Bellagio.
The annual event featured 17 no limit hold ‘em tournaments held in the Bellagio poker room and the Fontana Lounge. The entry fees ranged from $500-$5,000 with the WPT main event requiring an entry fee of $15,000. A Bellagio gold bracelet was awarded to the winners of all 17 events.
“It feels great to win a WPT event at Bellagio,” said Grospellier, who was raised in Paris, France and now lives in London. “I felt confident throughout the tournament but once I took over the chip lead (a couple of days ago) I knew I needed to adapt to each hand and play smarter.
“I was making the right moves and once I opened a large lead, the other players were never really able to fight back. I definitely will return to Bellagio in December to play the Five Diamond event.” Grospellier defeated 367 other competitors on his way to earning the second largest payday in his young career. Earlier this year he won a European Poker Tour title for more than $2 million.
Le, who was able to fight off defeat numerous times throughout the final table action, earned $943,215 for second place. California residents Oddie Dardon and Nenad Medic finished third and fourth and took home $506,245 and $373,010, respectively. Adam Levy, hailing from Orlando, Fla., cashed $266,445 for fifth while William Mietz of Littleton, Colo., won $186,510 for his sixth place finish.
“We were extremely pleased with the number of participants in this year’s Festa al Lago,” said Doug Dalton, director of poker operations at Bellagio. “The month-long tournament was an incredible success and with the tremendous support from our executives and all of the poker players, we anticipate an even larger turnout for our Five Diamond World Poker Classic in December.”
The Festa al Lago VI main event’s final table will be broadcast on Fox Sports Net (FSN) as part of the WPT Season VII television lineup, scheduled to begin airing during the FSN Sunday night sports block later this year. For more information, visit www.worldpokertour.com.
Oct
17
Binion’s Introduces $50,000 Monthly Freeroll
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Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, the legendary poker player’s paradise, is pleased to offer players a chance to win a share of $50,000 every month in a freeroll No Limit Hold’em tournament.
Each $50,000 Monthly Freeroll event is a no buy-in with a $10 option. Players are awarded a seat in the freeroll event by accruing 25 hours of live play or winning one daily No Limit Hold’em tournament during the previous month. Hourly accrual begins on the first day of each month to qualify for the freeroll event the following month. For a shot at December’s $50,000, players can begin accruing hours on November 1. Read more
Oct
17
Golden Nugget awards $35,000 in Let It Ride Royal Flush
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A Houston, Texas, resident won $35,000 by hitting a Royal Flush on Let It Ride Bonus at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Tuesday.
Greg Voskian walked away with the payout after hitting the highest possible hand on the table game at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 14.
In Let It Ride, players make three equal bets and receive three cards that will be combined with two community cards to create a five-card poker hand. After seeing their first three cards, players may withdraw their first bet or may “Let It Ride.” The dealer then reveals the first community card and players can withdraw their second wager or “Let It Ride.” Once each player has made their second wager decision, the dealer Read more
Oct
13
2nd Annual Binion’s Poker Open Features Affordable Buy-Ins
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The place that made poker famous is the place for the ultimate in tournament play when Binion’s kicks off its 2nd Annual Poker Open on Wednesday, October 15. Players of all skill levels are invited to bring their action for a chance to win where the legends made history.
“More than 3,000 people participated in the inaugural Poker Open,” said Glenn Casale, director of casino operations. “The players were so pleased with the tournament – the way we ran the events, the reasonable buy-ins, the quality of our dealers, the level of competition - they practically insisted we make it an annual event.” Read more
Oct
13
Dream Team Poker Tournament Debuts at the Hard Rock Hotel Nov. 7-9
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Dream Team Gaming raises the stakes with the introduction of the revolutionary team poker tournament Dream Team Poker. Dream Team Gaming will debut the new poker tournament concept at the Dream Team Poker private invitational tournament at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Poker Lounge Nov. 7-9.
“We are very excited to introduce the Dream Team Poker tournament at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,” said Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Dream Team Gaming, Daniel Delshad. “We have created a new poker tournament model that will not only entice new players to join the game, but also offer a structured and innovative system for host properties to reach a new market segment. We look forward to the success of this introductory tournament and future partnerships as we expand the Dream Team Poker concept to additional markets.” Read more
Oct
9
Gaming industry professionals will be able to join in the fun as Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2008 welcomes the World Series of Poker (WSOP), the largest and most recognizable poker tournament in the world, for a lineup of charity poker tournaments. G2E 2008 is scheduled for Nov. 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The WSOP will host a total of five 90-minute tournaments throughout the course of G2E 2008, offering poker enthusiasts and celebrities a poker experience to be remembered. While the players will use no-value tournament chips and no prizes will be awarded, participants will be able to claim bragging rights and the knowledge they are supporting a good cause, as all proceeds from registration fees will go to the National Center for Responsible Gaming. Read more
Aug
27
New Hard Rock Casino poker room
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A private bar, bottle service, certified masseuses, music, plush couches, and video poker machines … sounds more like a nightclub than a traditional poker room. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has created a decadent atmosphere designed with the player’s comfort in mind to attract the world’s top poker players, as well as high-end bachelor parties, and private events, with Las Vegas’ first Poker Lounge.
The new 7,000-square foot, first of its kind, Poker Lounge is a full service poker room, with an inviting, lounge feel, and the newest addition in the property’s $800 million expansion and renovation. The $30 million designed space features 18 poker tables including five private, high limit tables that have already turned the heads of some biggest names in the poker world, as well as Hollywood, and professional athletes.
The trendsetting Poker Lounge will unveil a number of “firsts” when it celebrates its grand opening later this month including a full bar inside the venue and bottle service available for all poker players. Also exclusive to the Hard Rock Poker Lounge will be: Read more
Aug
18
Excalibur poker room goes automatic
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PokerTek, the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to announce that Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is installing 12 PokerPro tables. Excalibur is both the first casino in Nevada to install automated poker tables and the official field trial site for PokerPro in the state. Pending final regulatory inspection and approval, plans to open the new room Friday, August 22 at 6 p.m.
“We are delighted beyond words that an operator of Excalibur’s quality is opening a 100% PokerPro poker room on the strip. It is commentary on how far PokerTek and automated poker have come in such a short time,” said PokerTek’s CEO Chris Halligan. “The acceptance of the game has grown substantially in the last year and continues to grow as our footprint expands.”
“We continue to hit major milestones,” continues Halligan. “We’ve opened a successful 20-plus table room in Montreal, a beautiful 12 table room in Michigan, a high-end 12-table room in Atlantic City and now 12 tables in the gaming hub of the world, Las Vegas. With more than 230 PokerPro tables currently installed worldwide, we are ready for the Nevada market.” Read more
Jul
22
First ever poker stage show to debut at Venetian
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The Real Deal!, the first ever live, interactive poker-themed stage show, will debut in The Venetian Showroom at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas this fall, according to a joint announcement by entertainment industry icon Merv Adelson (no relation to Sheldon Adelson, chairman and chief executive officer of The Venetian’s parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp.) and the resort. Working in partnership with the world’s most renowned poker professionals, the show will introduce a new paradigm in entertainment, establishing a completely original live show format that combines humor, the latest in wireless technology, and abundant prizes in wildly-fun, fast-paced action that will entertain poker enthusiasts and non-players alike. Read more
