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Caitlin Comeskey, Donovan Dean, Denise Pratt, Wolfgang Poker, and The Lodge YouTube Channel are just some of the nominees across a half dozen categories at the 5th Annual Gulf Coast Poker Awards. The PokerNews Podcast is also nominated for “Content Provider of the Year”, an award they won back in 2020. The awards were created in 2019 to offer regional recognition to players and industry professionals from the southern part of the United States. This year’s awards will recognize winners in eight categories from a pool of nominations submitted by tournament directors, staff, poker media, and players spanning the region.…
Three Predictions: Gregory Thomas, Notre Dame flip target, Miami’s seasonGregory Thomas (Photo by Nick Lucero/Rivals.com)Rivals national recruiting director John Garcia Jr. has a trio of predictions about Gregory Thomas’ commitment to Florida State, a flip target for Notre Dame and Miami’s run to the College Football Playoff.1. GREGORY THOMAS WILL STICK WITH FLORIDA STATE.Florida State currently holds 11 verbal commitments, and is fresh off of a recruiting weekend with some key targets and pledges in town, but most of the current group on board remains targeted by other programs. That list includes Rivals250 defensive back Gregory ‘Zae’ Thomas, he confirmed…
Posted on: November 5, 2024, 08:20h. Last updated on: November 5, 2024, 09:07h. A former police officer was found guilty last week of assaulting a security guard at the MGM Grand Detroit casino. The MGM Grand Detroit, pictured above. An assault at the casino led to a court conviction. (Image: MGM) A Michigan jury found Kevin Yudt, 43, of Grass Lake, Mich., guilty of several counts, including two counts of ethnic intimidation and one count of assault and battery. Yudt will be sentenced next month. The incident began when Yudt was prevented from entering the gaming property on April 6,…
As New Hampshire explores expanding its charitable gaming operations, slot machines could become a new feature in the state’s casinos, potentially matching the slower gameplay of historical horse racing (HHR) machines. Exploring new gaming avenues: Currently, New Hampshire’s gaming halls leverage HHR machines as a legal workaround to offer slot-style gaming without directly implementing traditional slot machines. These machines allow players to bet on reruns of horse races using a pari-mutuel system, creating competition among players rather than against the house. Notably, these machines enforce a five-second delay between each play, ensuring a slower pace that contrasts with the rapid play of typical slots.…
Nov 04, 2024 4 min read Last updated Nov 05, 2024 It was definitely ‘take-off’ for one lucky slots player at Harry Reid International Airport this Halloween with a huge $1.5 MILLION win! At PokerNews, it feels like we’re just getting our breath back from one landmark slots jackpot win when another one drops in our lap. However, given that we’re keen slots players, and always want to highlight the big wins, this isn’t one we could fly by. High-Flying ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slots Win at Harry Reid Halloween might now be behind us, but we can surely admire a…
Nonprofits promoting responsible gambling practices in Colorado have a new opportunity to secure funding, as the Colorado Division of Gaming recently opened applications for its 2025 Responsible Gaming Grants. This grant program aims to support organizations and projects that address issues like gambling addiction, provide educational resources, and advocate for responsible gaming across the state.Christopher Schroder, Director of the Colorado Division of Gaming, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, emphasizing the state’s commitment to responsible gambling. “We are excited to accept applications and look forward to supporting innovative projects that promote responsible gaming in Colorado,” Schroder stated. “This responsible gaming grant…
Oct 10, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; California head coach Mark Madsen answers questions from the media at The Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored a team-high 17 points in his return to the Bay Area, Stanford transfer Andrej Stojakovic had 16 and California, featuring 10 new players, handled Cal State Bakersfield 86-73 in a non-conference men’s basketball opener Monday night in Berkeley, Calif. BJ Omot chipped in with 13 points, DJ Campbell scored 12 and Mady Sissoko had 10 in their debuts for Cal, helping the Golden Bears take the first step toward improving…
Posted on: November 5, 2024, 08:02h. Last updated on: November 5, 2024, 01:58h. In 2009, Jeff Koons — known for his shiny sculptures of balloon dogs and toy trains — started building three 6-foot-5 Popeye statues out of a literal ton of mirror-polished steel. They took two years for the pop artist and his staff to complete. Pop artist Jeff Koons depicted the spinach-eating sailorman in a vivid spectrum of color. (Image: Wynn Las Vegas) In 2014, one was purchased at a Sotheby’s auction by Las Vegas Steve Wynn for $28 million. (The others went to art gallery titan Larry…
Two key moments at the final table of the PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas $550 Mystery Bounty were all it took for Gregor Sverko to start off his festival with a bang. Sverko was all in for 2,575,000 against Daniel Samson and a card away from elimination as Samson turned trips, but Sverko caught a miracle straight on the river to double up. Then, in what proved to be his shining moment, Sverko flopped a full house to put an end to Samson and earn the trophy and $46,800 first prize. NAPT $550 Mystery Bounty Final Table Results…
Thirty years ago today 45 year-old George Foreman rocked the boxing world when he knocked out Michael Moorer in Vegas and became heavyweight world champion once again. Source link