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[4/16/12] Aristocrat Makes First Entry into U.S. VLT Marketplace in South Dakota
[4/12/12] WSOP: 30 Players Now Committed to the Big One for One Drop
[4/10/12] Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget Gets Transformation
[4/4/12] WSOP: The Big One for One Drop Satellites Announced
[3/29/12] Gambling City Expands Site and Services
[2/1/12] WSOP: 43RD Annual WSOP Schedule Announced
[12/5/11] WSOP: The Big One for One Drop $1 Million Buy-in
[11/14/11] Twenty-Two Year Old Claims Poker’s Richest Prize of $8.7 Million
[9/10/11] Poker’s Erik Seidel Makes Loud Impact
[9/8/11] Expect More. Performance, Innovation, Entertainment – Only from IGT
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[4/16/12]
Aristocrat Makes First Entry into U.S. VLT Marketplace in South Dakota
Aristocrat Technologies is recognized across the Americas for its extensive line of player-favorite games. Now the company is making its first entry into the U.S. VLT marketplace, having recently received approvals for its Player’s World™ product from the South Dakota Lottery.
[4/12/12]
WSOP: 30 Players Now Committed to the Big One for One Drop
The historic $1 million buy-in for the Big One for One Drop now has 30 players committed to the historic event. With 30 players, the prize pool now jumps to over $26 million with the winner receiving approximately $12,266,668 which is yet another historic number, trumping Jamie Gold’s $12 million prize for his 2006 WSOP Main Event win. While capped atRead More 48 players, it is expected that the player commitment will continue to rise from its current number to the cap.
[4/10/12]
Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget Gets Transformation
As the month of April closes, the Golden Nugget Atlantic City will have completed an extensive $150 million renovation project in order to bring guests a more refined, modern resort experience – and Atlantic City, a beckon of pride. By transforming the failing Trump Marina into a world-class premier resort destination, resounding the strong Golden Nugget brand, owner Tilman J. Fertitta fulfills his promise to revitalize the Marina District, bringing new energy and economic promise to Atlantic City. Fertitta’s commitment to Atlantic City’s renewal resulted in the transformation of one of Atlantic City’s properties into one with a significant competitive advantage and promise.
[4/4/12]
WSOP: The Big One for One Drop Satellites Announced
One of the most anticipated charitable events of the year is the inaugural The Big One for One Drop which is a $1 million buy-in tournament that will be held during the 2012 World Series of Poker’s stay at the Rio. Taking place July 1-3, 2012, the tournament will be filled with high profile poker players, celebrities, philanthropists and businessmen.
[3/29/12]
Gambling City Expands Sites and Services
Gambling City has completed the plans for expanding the site to better serve visitors. “We feel visitors should constantly have new and fresh resources available to them to enable them to make the best online gambling choices,” stated Graeme Levin, CEO of the Gambling City Network.
[2/1/12]
WSOP: 43rd Annual WSOP Schedule Announced
The 2011 WSOP seems like it was just yesterday, but right around the corner is the 2012 WSOP and it’s expanding. From May 27 through July 16 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel in Las Vegas, the world’s most prestigious poker series will be running. The Main Event Championship begins on July 7. This year, a total of 61 Gold Bracelets will be won.
[12/5/11]
WSOP: The Big One for One Drop $1 Million Buy-in
The Big One for One Drop has been buzzing ever since its announcement during the 2011 WSOP. An unprecedented $1 million buy-in, it’s a number that has caught the attention and ears of poker players worldwide. The poker world has been known for many of its charitable efforts and the Big One for One Drop takes the cake. One Drop is a non-profit founded by Cirque Du Soleil’s founder Guy Laliberte and his approach to Caesars Interactive Entertainment for this event was the beginning of its reality.
[11/14/11]
Twenty-Two Year Old Claims Poker’s Richest Prize of $8.7M
In poker, it’s a mental battle, with yourself and against your opponent. The 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event final table featured thirty-five year old Martin Staszko of Czech Republic and 22-year-old Pius Heinz of Germany. A culmination of play that first started in July at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, the lone two remaining vie for the $8.7 million first place prize. Considering that second place still receives a whopping $5.4 million, simply being in this position is incredible – it took the efforts and stamina that outlasted 6,863 other players.
[9/10/11]
Poker’s Erik Seidel Makes Loud Impact
The low key demeanor carried by poker pro Erik Seidel doesn’t mean that his presence doesn’t speak volumes. The number two ranked player in the world according to the Global Poker Index had cruised to the final table once again at Epic Poker’s second tournament of the season. Heading into the tournament’s final day second in chips at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Seidel continues to consistently battle the oppositions.
[9/8/11]
Expect More. Performance, Innovation, Entertainment – Only from IGT
With a complete suite of show-stopping games and systems, International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) gives casino operators the power to perform as it unveils its latest products at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) from Oct. 4-6, 2011 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
IGT’s Booth 2241 will intrigue guests with great games created from pop culture icons and blockbuster titles that deliver new levels of entertainment to players worldwide. IGT’s systems and games allow operators to develop new levels of player loyalty and enhance their ability to efficiently market to players while differentiating their casino floors. IGT’s global focus and growth will be showcased at G2E as well, with localized themes and solutions.