6/20 World Series Of Poker Recap: Mike Ellis Wins No-Limit Event

World Series Of Poker Recap: Mike Ellis Wins No-Limit Event

With each passing day, the focus of the World Series of Poker becomes more about the main event and less about all of the lead-up events. On Saturday, however, two players walked away from the Rio with bracelets and wads of cash.

Konstantin Puchkov became the first Russian bracelet winner this year when he outplayed Al Barbieri in Event #31, a H.O.R.S.E tournament. Puchnov, from Moscow, won not only the gold bracelet, but also $256,820. Barbieri took home $158,647 for his second place finish.

Event #28, a Pot-Limit Omaha tourney came to a conclusion Saturday as well, and it was Miguel Proulx from Canada that topped the field of 596 players. The buy-in for the event was $2,500, and Proulx made a nice return on his investment when he collected $315,311 for his win. Loren Klein finished in second place and won $195,147.

Another tournament that ended Saturday was Event #30, a No-Limit Hold'em event. Mike Ellis became the fourth bracelet winner from the UK when he defeated Christopher Gonzales heads-up. Along with making it on to the champions list at the WSOP, Ellis won $581,851.

Six tournaments are ongoing with the featured event being #35, a World Championship Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em tournament with some of the biggest name in the game involved. Vanessa Rousso, who has become one of the top heads-up players in the world, is one of the final sixteen players.

Gavin Smith, Bertrand Grospellier, and Phil Gordon are all still alive as well. David Williams and Antonio Esfandiari are among the sixteen players that were eliminated in the last round. The tournament is scheduled to conclude on Sunday. 

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World Series Of Poker Update: Phil Ivey Moves On In Heads-Up Event

This year, the well-known professional poker players have not made as big of a splash as they have in past years at the World Series of Poker. The events in Las Vegas have passed the halfway point, and many high profile players have yet to take home a bracelet.

Phil Ivey is attempting to change all of that. Ivey has come out of the gate firing in Event #35, a Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship tournament. Ivey is among a group of pros that are still around in the event that saw 256 players enter.

In a Heads-Up event, it is player versus player. The dynamic of others at the table is eliminated, and Ivey is usually at his best when he is going head to head against another player. Ivey ran into Victor Ramdin in the second round, and was able to defeat Ramdin. The win allowed both Ivey and Ramdin to move along to another tournament they had been entered in.

With the win over Ramdin, Ivey secured his spot in the third round. He will be joined there by fellow players David Williams, Antonio Esfandiari, Gavin Smith, and Brian Rast. There are still 104 players remaining from the starting field.

The buy-in for the Heads-Up championship event was $10,000, and the field was capped at 256 players. The total prize pool stretches just over $2.4 million, and the tournament will continue through Saturday, and conclude on Sunday.

Most players are concerned with earning the gold WSOP bracelet, but some players are in it to win their share of the prize pool. First place prize money for this event will be $625,682. The second place winner will earn $36,636, and third and fourth will win $214,289. The top thirty-two finishers will all receive a portion of the prize pool.
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6/19 Massachusetts Senate Gambling Bill Leaves Out Slots At Tracks

Massachusetts Senate Gambling Bill Leaves Out Slots At Tracks

The Massachusetts Senate shared their expanded gambling bill with the public this week, and it looks much more like what Governor Duval Patrick had in mind when he pushed for additional gambling. The Senate bill differs from the House bill in the idea that it does not call for slots at state racetracks.

House Speaker Robert DeLeo helped get a bill approved in the House that would have given state racetracks the right to offer slot machines. The bill was largely criticized by Gov. Patrick, and he even went as far as to say he would consider vetoing the legislation if it passed.

The Senate this week sided with the governor, and left the tracks out of the Senate legislation. Another big change to an earlier version of the Senate bill is that one of the three casino resort licenses would no longer be guaranteed to a Massachusetts Indian tribe.

The bill is a long way from passing, with opponents sticking to their guns. The anti-gambling groups claim that the state has not adequately studied the effects that expanded gambling would have on Massachusetts. The opposition also contends that the costs of bringing casino resorts to the state have not been identified.

Proponents of the bills in both the House and the Senate believe that the casino resorts would provide a huge economical boost. They also point to Massachusetts residents that are currently taking their gambling money to neighboring states. The lawmakers want to bring the money back to Massachusetts.

In recent years, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Delaware have all expanded their gambling options. Pennsylvania legislators have gone as far as to legalize table games for casinos in the state. In Delaware, sports betting has been legalized.
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6/19 World Series Of Poker Update: Keikoan Wins Limit Hold'em Title

World Series Of Poker Update: Keikoan Wins Limit Hold'em Title

The drama at the World series of Poker is growing as the WSOP moves closer to its main event. This week, however, the focus has been on Event #29, a Limit Hold'em World Championship tournament, and finally that event has come to a conclusion.

Matt Keikoan outlasted David Idema to take home the title and the $425,969 first place prize. Idema was rewarded for his second place finish with $263,243. Kyle Ray from Fayetteville, Goergia came in third and also won a six figure cash prize.

Event #28, a Pot-Limit Omaha tournament has concluded, and Miguel Proulx has beaten out 595 other players to take home the top prize. Loren Klein from Golden, Colorado is the runner-up, banking $195,147. Proulx not only won the gold bracelet, but also received $315,311 for his efforts. The buy-in for this tournament was $2,500.

Christopher Gonzalez is currently the chip leader in Event $30, a No-Limit Hold'em tourney. There are twenty-one players remaining from a starting field of 2,394. The fields for the No-Limit Hold'em tournaments have been thinning as the WSOP has worn on.

Many gamblers come to Las Vegas when the WSOP begins with a certain budget. The players use their budget on select tournaments early on, hoping to strike gold. The winners usually will stick around until the main event, while the losers will head back to their hometowns.

Four other events are in progress, with the Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em, Championship set to begin at 5PM. On Saturday, a $1,000 buy-in, No-Limit Hold'em event will begin at noon, and a $3,000 H.O.R.S.E event will commence.
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June 2010 American Casino Guide Newsletter

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6/17 US Casino News : Georgia Attorney General Seeking Gambling Expansion

Georgia Attorney General Seeking Gambling Expansion

Around the US, there are many issues that are defining political races for the upcoming election in November. The issue, however, that is creating the most controversy is gambling. With many states expanding their gambling options in recent years, it if forcing other states to keep up.

In Georgia, Attorney general and Gubernatorial candidate Thurbert Baker is among those who believe that expanded gambling would be good for the state. Baker would like to see electronic bingo pay for the state's education system.

Georgia is one of the states where the education budget is facing severe deficits. Baker believes that gambling dollars could go a long way in changing the future of many students in the Georgia school system. Baker estimates that over two billion dollars could be raised for education in a decade.

"To those who say it can't be done, that is what they said about the lottery and the HOPE scholarship," said Baker, while speaking at a news conference at the state Capitol on Wednesday. Baker is currently not the leader in the polls to win the governor job, and his opponents have differing views on expanded gambling.

Although Baker unveiled his plan this week, he will have to move quickly to get his word out to voters. The primary in Georgia is set for July 20th, leaving just over a month for Baker to convince Georgia residents that the gambling revenue is needed.

Roy Barnes is currently the favorite to win the primary, and he is being sure not to draw lines in the sand this late in the race. Barnes claims that he would be in favor of the electronic bingo gambling if the voters approved the idea and it would bring revenue into the education system.

Georgia must move quickly if they are going to keep up with neighboring Florida. Lawmakers in Florida have recently approved a gambling compact with the Seminole Indians that will allow blackjack and baccarat to be played at Seminole casinos. Las Vegas executives have also been in Tallahassee to lobby for full scale casino resorts in South Florida.

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6/15 Online Poker News

WSOP Results: Richard Ashby Wins Seven Card Stud Bracelet

The World Series of Poker is heading towards its midway point, and many players are already celebrating their early triumphs. One of those players is Richard Ashby who won his first bracelet in a Seven Card Stud tournament that concluded on Monday.

Ashby breaks a string of tournaments in which American players have come out on top. Ashby defeated Christine Pietsch heads-up to capture the bracelet. For his effort, Ashby took home the top prize of $140,467. Pietsch won $86,756 for her second place finish.

John Barch took home top honors in Event #20, a Pot-Limit Omaha tournament. The event carried a $1,500 buy-in, and Barch had to out-duel Klinghammer Thibaut to win the $256,919 first place money. Trai Dang finished in third, and Nenad Medic came in fourth out of a field of 885 players.

Showing how the game has progressed from a male dominated sport to what it it is today, Event #22, a Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship had 1,054 entrants. Vanessa Hellebuyck came out of the tournament with the bracelet when she defeated Sidsel Boesen heads-up.

The other event that concluded was a Limit Hold'em/Six-Handed tournament. Dutch Boyd was the winner, netting $234,065. Brian Meinders came close, but finished as the runner up, winning $144,650. Only 384 players paid the $2,500 entry fee for Event #23.

Three tournaments are in progress, including one that began on Monday. A No-Limit Hold'em tournament is down to 507 players from the 3,289 that started the tournament. Event #27, a Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better tournament begins later today from the Rio in Las Vegas.

6/13 US Casino News : United States Casinos

Ohio Racetracks Pushing For Slots And Repeal Of Gambling Law June 13, 2010 at 8:39 AM The new casino gambling law that was signed by Governor Ted Strickland in Ohio has horse tracks in the state upset. the tracks are considering collecting signatures for a ballot initiative that would overturn the law.

6/12 US Casino News : United States Casinos

1. Rhode Island Lawmakers Approve Casino Table Games
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Rhode Island lawmakers have decided not to be left out in the cold in
the race to full scale casino gambling in the Northeast. Legislators
in the House and senate have both approved a plan for table games at
two licensed slot casinos.
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2. Pennsylvania Continues To Fine Casinos For Underage Gambling
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
With table games just around the corner for Pennsylvania casinos, the
state is continuing to show casinos just how serious they are about
underage gambling. Today, Sands Resort Casino Bethlehem was hit with a
fine.
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3. Pennsylvania Casinos Seeking Gambling Supremacy Over New Jersey
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
In less than a month, the Pennsylvania casino gambling industry will
take its best shot at overtaking New Jersey as the gaming capital of
the East Coast. The battle will begin when Pennsylvania casinos add
table games.
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4. Ohio Not Stopping At Casino Gambling, Slots At Tracks May Be Near
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Governor Ted Strickland has already voiced his approval of slot
machines at Ohio racetracks, and on Sunday the governor reiterated his
position on the issue in Chesterland.
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5. Sports And Gambling Mix With Liberty And Foxwoods Advertising Deal
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Sports and gambling are moved closer to merging this past week when a
sponsorship deal was announced between the WNBA's New York Liberty and
Foxwoods Resorts Casino.
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6. Ohio Casinos Now Have Regulations In Place
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Voters approved casinos in Ohio back in November and in the early
morning hours of Friday, lawmakers completed their legislation
governing the casino expansion.
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7. Massachusetts Senate To Push Governor's Gambling Plan This Week
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
The Massachusetts Senate is unveiling their casino plan this week, and
unlike the House plan, the Senate proposal will not allow slots at
state racetracks.
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8. Country Crossings Not Giving Up Gambling Fight In Alabama
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Even though Governor Robert Riley has won the right to continue to be
in charge of his Task Force on Illegal Gambling, Country Crossings, a
major employer in Alabama, is seeking protection against future raids.
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9. Future Stars Sleep Through Jersey Shore Casting Call At Harrah's
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Harrah's Resort was expecting a large crowd when they agreed to a
casting call for Sunday morning for the hit MTV show Jersey Shore.
Instead, the casino had less than ten people show up to audition.
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10. Historic Day As Table Game Gambling Begins In Delaware
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
On Friday, Delaware announced itself as a major player in the casino
gambling industry in the Northeast. Table game gambling began in the
state, and millions of dollars will soon be pumped into the local
economy.
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11. Memorial Day Gambling Could Pump Millions Into US Economy
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Memorial Day weekend has traditionally been a big weekend for casinos
in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. This year, hundreds of casinos in the
US are expecting big crowds that could pump millions into the US
economy.
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12. Pennsylvania Prepares For Cheating Gamblers At Casinos
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
With table games only a couple of weeks away, Pennsylvania is now
preparing dealers and other casino employees on the basics of catching
cheating gamblers.
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13. Ohio Casino Bills Passed In Senate And House, But Which Will Stand?
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
The House and Senate in Ohio both passed bills on Wednesday regarding
how casinos will be regulated in the state, but with two different
versions, the task of reconciliation will be tall.
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14. Missouri To Pick Up Revenue With Gaming Applications In June
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
The Missouri Gaming Commission has unveiled their time frame for
awarding a gaming license in the state, and when the process begins on
June 1st, money will start rolling in from application fees.
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15. Rasmussen Survey: Texans Want Casino Gambling
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
If there is ever a sign that the times are changing in the US, it
comes out of a Rasmussen survey that has been conducted in Texas. The
survey shows that a majority of Texans want casino gambling legalized.
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16. Memorial Day Weekend Brings Table Game Gambling To Delaware
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
When residents of Delaware begin to celebrate Memorial Day weekend on
Friday, many will do so at Harrington Raceway & Casino where table
game gambling will be offered for the first time.
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17. Riley Receives Permission To Continue Gambling Raids In Alabama
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Governor Robert Riley received the backing of the Alabama Supreme
Court on Friday, and now will be permitted to take back control of his
Task Force on Illegal Gambling.
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18. Full-Scale Casino Gambling On The Horizon In Rhode Island?
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Pennsylvania and Delaware have set the standard, and now other
Northeastern states are following along. Rhode Island lawmakers became
the latest to discuss the possibility of full-scale casino gambling on
Thursday.
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19. Louisiana Casino Gambling Revenue Holds The Course In April
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
The month of April can be considered a victory for the state of
Louisiana and its casino gambling industry. Revenue for April stayed
on course with the same month last year, which is good news in the
current economy.
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20. Ohio House Unveils Legislation For Spending Casino Revenue
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June 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM
The Ohio Senate on Monday unveiled their preliminary legislation in
regards to regulating their newborn casino industry. On Tuesday, it
was the House who offered up their first bill on the issue.
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21. Ohio Legislators Begin Working On Casino Regulations
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Four Ohio cities will be receiving casinos in the next couple of years
and on Monday lawmakers started ironing out the regulations that will
govern casinos in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, and Toledo.
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