“The Poker MBA” by Greg Dinkin and Jeffrey Gitomer

“The Poker MBA: Winning in Business No Matter What Cards You’re Dealt” by Greg Dinkin and Jeffrey Gitomer is a rather unique book that makes several valid points regarding the parallels between poker and … via What’s new on Launchpoker.com

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Tue, May 22nd, 2007

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  • 1993: Steve Wynn buys the Dune Hotel, then implodes it to make way for the Bellagio. The new MGM Grand is completed, once again becoming the world's largest hotel. On December 31, Barbra Streisand stars in the inaugural concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
  • French mathematicians Pierre de Fermat and Blaise Pascal explored the mathematics of gambling, leading to the formulation of Pascal's theory of probability in 1654.
  • Lotteries, along with their close derivative bingo, are the most popular kinds of gambling. The popularity of lottery games is not limited to state-run lotteries. Indian tribes run lotteries and illegal lotteries still exist.
  • 2000: MGM Grand Inc. stages the gaming industry's largest corporate buyout with its $6 million purchase of Mirage Resorts Inc.
    2005: Las Vegas celebrates one illustrious century on May 15.