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Russian poker pro Mikhail Lakhitov won a $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em event at the World Series of Poker, claiming the $749,610 first-place prize and his first WSOP bracelet in front of a rowdy and partisan crowd on Friday.

Gov. John Hickenlooper scrutinizes gaming regulators decision.

Table games revenue fell in May at Presque Isle Downs & Casino.

Hard Rock International moves closer to building boutique casino on Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Developer testifies he gave box of cash to former Rep. Terry Spicer.

A lawsuit filed against jailed hedge fund manager Brad Ruderman includes details high-stakes poker games involving Tobey Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio and other celebrities.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been installed by the Harrah’s & Harveys Lake Tahoe Sports Book as a co-favorite to win the American Century Championship.

Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) today introduced the Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011, which would regulate online poker and strengthen attempts to block unlawful Internet gambling activity.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has received awards for design and digital displays at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

A Chula Vista man hit a $158,770 jackpot on a two-cent Power Strike slot machine at Barona Resort & Casino.

The Pala Casino Resort and Spa will hold two special tournaments and offer cash giveaways next month.

Jason Mercier won the $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Six-Handed event at the World Series of Poker, adding another notch to his lustrous list of poker accomplishments and $619,575 to his poker bankroll.

Caesars Palace has offered swim-up blackjack since the Garden of the Gods pool oasis opened two years ago.

Alabama corruption trial prosecution hears testimony on cheques and changes to ledger.

Eric Rodawig, a relatively unknown poker player, defeated a final table of poker heaviest heavyweights — including runner-up Phil Hellmuth — to claim the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Eight or Better title at the World Series of Poker and $42,183.

Committee approves racing legislation, which now moves to full Senate.

The $250,000 Summer Showdown Poker Tournament is set to begin on July 7 in Mohegan Sun's Convention Center.

Revised Rhode Island gambling bill carefully worded to respond should online gambling ever be legalized.

Sycuan Casino remains open during $27 million overhaul of casino.