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After capturing the prestigious Champions Invitational at the World Series of Poker this week, the 1983 Main Event champ is hoping the victory clears a path for him to the Hall of Fame.

Freddie Ellis, a 74-year-old real estate broker, won the gold bracelet in the $10,000 buy-in Seven-Card Stud championship.

Las Vegas Sands has reached a confidential settlement with three men over the acquisition of a Macau gaming license.

News brief: Wyandotte County is looking at scaled-back casino plans after the economy has cut projected revenue.

An individual who is well versed in the deep, rich history of Las Vegas and how things came about, is always appreciated. Here are four books worth having in your gaming library so you too might join the "fraternity of the knowledgeable."

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will hire 1,200 employees by the end of 2009 to accommodate the property's $750 million expansion project.

Luxury property may be adding one of the most bizarre accolades to its lengthy list.

A bill to allow casino expansion in Las Vegas in a gaming district now blocked by the location of two Catholic churches died in the Senate on Monday.

News brief: After the success of the state's slots-only casinos, there has been talk that would allow table games.

Harrah's will be "interested" in applying for a gambling license in Macau if the government ends a freeze on new permits.

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has declared June 5th "Women in Poker Hall of Fame Day."

A Southern California man is suing dozens of Vegas strip clubs, taxi companies and limo providers, accusing them of running illegal kickback schemes.

The Detroit casino is having four major promotions geared to keep jobs and tax dollars in the U.S.

The start of a civil trial over Las Vegas Sands earning a Macau gaming license has been delayed amid reports the sides may be in settlement talks.

News brief: Des Plains 3rd Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz said that expansion of video gambling machines would hurt the city's planned casino.

News brief: The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians filed a $550 million claim against California for lost slot machine profits.

The South Point owner will join his father as a member of the Gaming Hall of Fame later this year.

Neonpolis, the troubled downtown mall, has recently added the loss of air conditioning to its list of problems.

1983 WSOP Main Event Champion Tom McEvoy outlasted a field of 20 in the most exclusive tournament at this year's World Series of Poker.

The 40th Anniversary of the World Series of Poker is off and running, and three records have already been broken at the Rio in less than a week.