2007 May 27 Poker News, Events and Happenings

In my nearly four years of working on the WSOP, I can’t think of a more interesting year than this one for speculating on the number of entrants into this year’s Main Event. For the last few years, it was easy –- it’s going up…

A Nepalese poker arcade cashier has filed a lawsuit in federal court against her employer for allegedly refusing to pay overtime compensation. Kamala Bade Mesik sued DKK Inc. and its principal owner Kim Hong Kyun for violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

POPULARISED by blockbuster movies such as Casino Royale, Texas Hold’Em tournaments and games around the kitchen table are sparking concerns that poker could soon rival slot machines as a source of problem gambling.

ZANESVILLE - When Ronda Prindle heard about a special motorcycle poker run, she jumped at the chance to be involved. Particularly because it reminded her of her late husband, Jason Prindle.

The Riviera Hotel and Casino is on ‘that end’ of the Las Vegas Strip. Meaning way up there to the north with Circus Circus and the Stratosphere, up there where they have already blown up the Stardust and are going to demolish…

The World Series of Poker in Las Vegas has largely disengaged from online gambling for this year’s event.