2005 July 11 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

The unprecedented 29,000-plus poker enthusiasts from around the globe who descended on Las Vegas to participate in the 2005 World Series of Poker generated a total net prize pool of more than $103 million — …

Powerball keeps getting bigger and bigger. Even though no one matched all 6 numbers Saturday, 336,683 players across the nation won a total of more than $2.8 million in prizes in America’s Game.

The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino launched its first-ever World Series of Poker Lifestyle Show last week.

Mega Millions players coast to coast are feeling the excitement as the jackpot continues to climb.

Minnie Micallef didn’t yell “BINGO!,” but she definitely hit the jackpot when she won the Spectacular Car Giveaway Thursday night at International Centre Bingo.

Sometimes dreams can come true. Just ask Chris Moneymaker. Back in 2003, Moneymaker was an accountant whose goatee beard and love of poker were rare acts of rebellion against a lifetime of figures and

Daniel Negreanu doesn’t hesitate when asked why people should read his new poker column. “I’m a good player,” he said in a recent phone interview from Las Vegas. “You are going to get information from

LAS VEGAS (AP) -The race for poker glory is wide open after many of the game’s top professionals busted out during the first round of play at the World Series of Poker main event. After three grueling …

LAS VEGAS - Lady Luck showed no mercy on formerWorld Series of Poker champs and a few contenders who thought they had a chance at the $7.5 million grand prize.In fact, just getting a seat at the final