The former president of Treasure Island and chief financial officer of Bellagio also was a poker player who finished in the money in 12 major tournaments.
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Phil Hellmuth, the all-time leader in World Series of Poker tournament wins, announced on social media he will not play in this year’s Main Event.
“Miami” John Cernuto, a three-time World Series of Poker champion, died late Monday at his Las Vegas home. He was 81.
What was once one of the most expensive listings in Las Vegas at $25 million for a poker player and “Instagram King” has now been lowered by $5 million.
The 56th annual World Series of Poker will begin in May at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, officials announced Wednesday.
Archie Karas, famous for once turning $50 into $40 million during an infamous Las Vegas gambling hot streak in the 1990s, has died at age 73.
Behind the scenes of his macho persona, Dan Bilzerian recently did something that contradicted the wealthy, successful image he’s tried to cultivate: A company he owns filed for bankruptcy.
The seven-bedroom house is a bachelor pad with multiple play areas, a full-size basketball court and 16 car garage.
The poker room is temporarily closed to make space for slot machines while the hotel-casino’s high-limit slot area is being renovated.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas unveiled a 14,000-square-foot space aptly named The Poker Room that features 50 live dealer tables.
Caesars has secured the right to continue hosting the WSOP’s flagship live tournament series at its Las Vegas casinos for the next 20 years.
Jonathan Tamayo didn’t cheat to win the World Series of Poker Main Event and $10 million first prize. But was the professional poker player’s method unethical?
Jonathan Tamayo of Humble, Texas, won the World Series of Poker Main Event on Wednesday at Horseshoe Las Vegas, collecting the $10 million first prize.
Niklas Astedt had the chip lead when action in the World Series of Poker Main Event was halted Tuesday at Horseshoe Las Vegas with three players remaining.
Niklas “Lena900” Astedt of Sweden will be third in chips when the World Series of Poker Main Event final table resumes Tuesday at Horseshoe Las Vegas.