Weather Again Affecting Casinos As Horseshoe Closes Down In Indiana

The weather this winter has caused grief for many casino executives and on Thursday Mother Nature continued to wreak havoc on the gaming industry when Horseshoe Southern Indiana casino was forced to close due to flooding.
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WSOP Cannot Come Soon Enough As Las Vegas Strip Revenue Falls Again

After a couple of positive months, Las Vegas Strip casinos took another step back in January, with revenue dropping by almost three percent. The decrease has casino officials yearning for May and the World Series of Poker.
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Joe Sebok Responds to Allegations Regarding UB Scandal

This past week Joe Sebok responded to the recent UltimateBet/AP Superuser Scandal allegations in two seperate interviews on CardRunners and Poker Static. PokerNews takes a look at what was said and what to expect as the scandal continues to unfold.
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A Look at the Impact the Veto of the New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Could Have on Other State and Federal Efforts

New Jersey Governor Christie vetoed the Internet gambling legislation last week. Will it have an effect on on other state and federal efforts? We take a look.
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WSOP Event Sums Up Unpredictability Of Poker

A stunning comeback was made at the latest WSOP tournament.
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Around the World with Lynn Gilmartin: winning

While weâ??re in the midst of the Charlie Sheen amazing-ness thatâ??s happening all over Twitter right now, I decided to continue with my theme of positive thinking (or winning) after last weekâ??s No More FML blog.
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Nevada Gaming Revenues Flat in January at $877 Million

In figures reported on Thursday, Nevada casino gaming revenue, or â??win,â?? was flat in January year-over-year according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board...
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The Big Event feat. Chris Moneymaker

Chris Moneymaker joins the PokerNews crew for the latest PokerNews Podcast, where they discuss the latest poker news and Moneymakers run in the NBC Heads-Up Championship.
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Last Few Days to Claim Our Exclusive $50 Gift from Poker848

Its the last few days to cash in on our exclusive Poker848 $50 Cash Gift Promotion.
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Arsenal Odds-On To Win Nothing

Arsenal are 8/13 to fail to win a trophy this season.
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Bluff Online Poker Challenge Kicks off in April

March 10 - The winner will be featured on the July 2011 cover of Bluff Magazine and enjoy a two year sponsorship deal with Lock Poker.
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Wynn Resorts and Pinnacle Entertainment Form a Special Alliance

Pinnacle Entertainment who owns several casinos throughout the United States including Boomtown Casino Hotel in Reno, Nevada has formed an alliance with Wynn Resorts Limited to allow their customers to use their rewards points within their Wynn Las Vegas properties starting on April 4.If youâ??ve ever used a loyalty program such as air miles [...]
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Nevada Gaming Control Board Calls Online Gambling Law Vague

A major partnership was formed between Caesars Entertainment and subsidiary companies of online gambling giant 888 Holdings. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board approved the business relationship and called the UIGEA, "vague."
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Pennsylvania Gambling Industry About To Become More Crowded

The Pennsylvania and Northeaster gaming industry is going to become more crowded after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court approved gaming at the Valley Forge Convention Center.
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Iowa May Legalize Online Poker

A vote may soon make online poker legal in the US state of Iowa. A vote by the State Government Committee in Iowa was 9-6 in favor of legalizing online poker...
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Ausmus Out in Front

From 417 players, just 22 returned to Day 4 of The Big Event with Victor Ramdin leading the push to the final table...
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PokerStars Released 2011 SCOOP Schedule, Start Days for The Bounty Shootout at The Bike Announced, and More

The PokerStars 2011 SCOOP schedule has been released. If you want to add it to your calendar, read on to find out more about it, the start days of The Bounty Shootout at The Bike, and more.
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New Poker Documentary by Li Dong

Poker fans will be happy to learn that a new poker documentary will soon be available. The documentary will follow poker players and interview poker pros...
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Sweet Factory Opening at Paris Las Vegas Was a Star-Studded Affair

Vegasâ?? final destination for those with a killer sweet tooth, The Sweet Factory, held its grand opening last Friday of their new restaurant venture, Sugar Factory American Brasserie at the Paris Las Vegas, where stars were on hand to celebrate and dive into the mounds of candy on offer at the complex which includes a [...]
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Who Took the Hardest Road to the NBC Heads-Up Finals

The NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship recently wrapped with Erik Seidel beating Chris Moneymaker in the finals. PokerNews own Chad Holloway and Donnie Peters debate who took the tougher road to get there.
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Ash Wednesday Fasting Keeping Gamblers Out Of US Casinos Today

Ash Wednesday fasting is causing gamblers to stay away from casinos across the US today, further hurting an industry that cannot afford to have slow revenue days.
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Casinos Sharing High Rollers Show How Far The Industry Has Fallen

Pinnacle Entertainment and Wynn Resorts have reached an agreement that will allow high rollers from Pinnacle casinos to use their clout at Wynn casinos in Las Vegas. It is a move aimed at sharing gamblers who bet a lot of money.
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Judge Tells New Jersey Lawmakers Sports Betting Laws Must Change

Judge Garrett E. Brown Jr. threw out a lawsuit aimed at overturning a federal ban on sports betting. The judge claimed in the ruling that New jersey must first legalize sports gambling before the lawsuit can move forward.
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Smith Joins Full Tilt Poker

Full Tilt Poker has another sports legend as a sponsored pro. NFL legend Emmitt Smith joined the online poker room. Smith is a three-...
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High Stakes Poker Robbery an Inside Job

Two men who robbed a poker game were part of the regular crew of players. The two poker players were often at the game they robbed...
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WTA Indian Wells Betting Americans Riske and Vandeweghe in action

Macleish - San Jose, Costa Rica The BNP Paribas Open is underway today with the women rsquo;s side of the tournament kick-starting proceedings. Amongst many standou ...
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Orlando Magic visit Sacramento Kings in NBA clash

Orlando Magic visit Sacramento Kings in NBA clashBy Craig Macleish - San Jose, Costa Rica On Wednesday, the Orlando Magic will travel to the Power Balance Pavilion to take on the Sacramento Kings. The Orlando Magic (40-23) have proven themselv ...
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World No. 5 Tiger Woods not favored at WGC event

By Craig Macleish - San Jose, Costa Rica The indignities just keep coming for Tiger Woods. After dropping three spots down the World Golf Rankings, from second to fifth, the former No. 1 golfer i ...
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Kathy Liebert on Hats, Massages, and the Color Purple

Kathy Liebert is no stranger to poker. Many consider her as one of the best women players, if not overall players, in the game today. PokerNews caught up with Liebert at the Big Event at the Bicycle Casino for an impromptu interview.
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Poker Community Sours on Durrrr Challenge

Back in January 2009, young poker phenom Tom durrrr Dwan issued a six-figure challenge to anyone who had the confidence to take him on head-to-head on the virtual poker tables...
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