October, 2009 - Casino News Archive

Ivey the star turn at WSOP main event final table

30th October 2009 at 16:41

Phil Ivey's appearance among the November Nine will ensure the final table of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event is one of the most memorable games of all time, according to Lon McEachern.

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Californian casino gambler celebrates $37k win

30th October 2009 at 13:25

A Californian gambler has collected a five-figure jackpot while playing at her local casino.

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Field of 162 players buy into Caesars Palace Classic main event

28th October 2009 at 16:48

Despite poor turnouts for the $5,000 preliminary events at the Bellagio earlier this month, more than 160 players bought into the main event at the Caesars Palace Classic.

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Vedes triumphant at Bellagio

27th October 2009 at 16:47

When the last hand was played in the World Poker Tour (WPT) Festa al Lago Classic at the Bellagio, it was Tommy Vedes who emerged as the winner.

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September casino revenues down at New Orleans venues

26th October 2009 at 16:40

The takings at the four casinos in New Orleans were down month-on-month in September.

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Casino revenue drops in Mississippi

23rd October 2009 at 16:25

Mississippi experienced a decline in casino revenue during the 12 months up to September 2009.

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Negreanu criticizes changes to WPT structures

23rd October 2009 at 16:19

Canadian poker pro Daniel Negreanu has criticized recent changes to the structure of the World Poker Tour (WPT) event at the Bellagio.

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Phillips leads in Warsaw after first day of EPT

22nd October 2009 at 16:56

When the second flight of day one drew to a close in the main event of the European Poker Tour (EPT) stop in Poland, it was Carter Phillips who led the way.

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Casino gaming revenue up 22% in Macau

21st October 2009 at 15:50

Macau's casinos recorded an increase in year-on-year gaming revenue of 22.3 per cent during the third quarter of 2009, according to official figures.

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Foxwoods contemplates opening temporary casino

20th October 2009 at 16:56

Casino operator Foxwoods has revealed that it is considering opening a temporary casino in Pennsylvania.

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Canada 'should have more $10k events'

20th October 2009 at 16:56

Poker pro Scott Montgomery has claimed that there should be more $10,000 buy-in events held in Canada.

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Lawson triumphs in pot-limit Omaha event at Bellagio

19th October 2009 at 14:08

Out of a tiny field of just 16 gamers, it was Ted Lawson who emerged as the winner in the $10,000 buy-in pot-limit Omaha event in the Bellagio's Festa Al Lago series.

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The Professor wins $10k HORSE event at Bellagio

16th October 2009 at 11:40

Poker star Howard Lederer emerged as the winner of the $10,000 HORSE event at the Bellagio's Festa al Lago tournament series.

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Casino investors buy up hotels in Pacific

15th October 2009 at 16:42

Casino investors are showing growing interest in the industry in the Pacific, with some firms already purchasing property in the region.

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Caesars Palace Classic to start this week

14th October 2009 at 16:04

This week the Caesars Palace Classic is set to start in Las Vegas, with the first event getting underway today (October 14th 2009).

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New Mexico to get Hard Rock Casino

13th October 2009 at 16:39

The Isleta Casino and Resort is to be rebranded as one of the famous Hard Rock Casinos.

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Bellagio Festa al Lago Classic big buy-in games begin

13th October 2009 at 15:59

The 2009 Festa al Lago Classic is set to get more heated today with the start of the $10,000 HORSE event.

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Michigan 'might suffer if casino bill goes through in Ohio'

12th October 2009 at 16:43

Michigan could stand to lose up to $1 billion in annual revenue if voters in Buckeye State, Ohio approve Issue 3, it has been suggested.

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Casino revenues drop 9.3% in Nevada

9th October 2009 at 16:57

The troubles facing the gaming industry in Nevada continue as the industry recorded a decline in year-on-year revenues for the 20th consecutive month.

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Mizrachi leads in Aruba

9th October 2009 at 16:29

When the third day of play ended in the Aruba Poker Classic, it was Robert Mizrachi who led the field.

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Massachusetts legislators 'are open-minded about gaming'

8th October 2009 at 16:52

House speaker Robert DeLeo has claimed that legislators in Massachusetts are likely to be receptive to plans to introduce more gaming opportunities in the state.

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Big Poker Oktober kicks off at Bicycle Casino

7th October 2009 at 16:17

The Bicycle Casino in California launched its latest poker series earlier this month with a $20,000 guaranteed $50 buy-in event.

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Winston: Smoke free gaming is a no brainer

6th October 2009 at 16:54

Poker pro Roy Winston has spoken out against the relaxation of legislation surrounding smoking in gaming venues.

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Main event gets started at Aruba Poker Classic

6th October 2009 at 16:53

The main event at the Aruba Poker Classic got started yesterday (October 5th 2009) at the Radisson Resort.

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Pennsylvania House to reach decision on table games this week

5th October 2009 at 17:06

The state House in Pennsylvania is expected to decide whether to legalise table games at casinos later this week.

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Slot expansion to go ahead at Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino

2nd October 2009 at 17:04

Seneca Gaming has announced that it will be moving forward with plans to expand its slot machine offerings at the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino and Resort.

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Cajelais sets sights on second title in London

2nd October 2009 at 16:58

Erik Cajelais could be set to take his second title in London after he took the lead in the European Poker Tour (EPT) high rollers event.

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Young investor expresses interest in Trump Entertainment

1st October 2009 at 16:53

In yet another twist in the Trump Entertainment saga, another investor has come forward expressing interest in the casino operator.

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Negreanu: WSOPE final table is the toughest I've played

1st October 2009 at 16:52

Even before he has taken his seat at the final table of the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) main event's final table, Daniel Negreanu has said it is the toughest he has sat at.

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Middleboro casino plans 'are likely to go forward'

1st October 2009 at 16:47

Plans to build a casino resort in Middleboro, Massachusetts are likely to be in motion again by the end of 2009 according to Mashpee Wampanoag tribal officials.

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