Gaming News Archives » 2007 » October

Harrah's Entertainment, one of the world's biggest casino operators, may be in trouble as a lawsuit by the Mohawk Tribe could add another $2.8 billion to its pre-existing $13.9 billion that the company's buyers agreed to take on as part of their buy-out deal.

Simon Poker Day, taking place at the PokerStars.com European Poker Tour Dublin in aid of the homeless, is on target to reach the €100,000 mark next Saturday, Nov. 3 at the RDS, Dublin.

888.com, one of the biggest online gaming companies in the world, said Tuesday its new Italian sports betting site has started taking bets, with its sights on entering the online poker market in the country.

Poker Hall of Fame member and legendary World Series of Poker player Crandell Addington had a simple message for Harvard University law students, faculty and others: Poker is a microcosm of life, and good players make their own luck in both arenas.

The next poker stars, the talented players that will win the next WSOP may have already been discovered.

The World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP), which was held by PokerStars two weeks ago, was won by a player whose victory has been the focus of many rumors.

888.com, one of the biggest online casino in the world, is starting a major advertising campaign in the UK, including television advertising, which has only recently been approved in the country.

A new giant hotel and casino is coming to Atlantic City. MGM Mirage has announced plans for a resort which will be one of the more expensive and lavish ever.

Harrah's Entertainment announced today that the 39th annual World Series of Poker will be staged at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas from May 30 through July 17, 2008.

Sixth place winner of the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event has been charged with gambling promotion, which could cost him most of the nearly $3 million he won during the WSOP.

888.com, one of the largest online gaming companies in the world, plans to offer sports betting as soon as late 2007 or the beginning of 2008.

888.com will contribute $100,000 to charity on October 10th.

This week's match on NBC's Poker After Dark features five familiar faces, three of whom had victories in PAD's first season, and one newcomer.