GGPoker Buys the WSOP: What Happens Now?
Caesars Entertainment has sold the World Series of Poker! As GGPoker buys the WSOP, we examine what this mean for their online poker sites, their land-based poker rooms, and the live WSOP Tournament in Las Vegas each summer! Plus, we have a look at the renovated poker room at the Venetian! Hello friends! Caesar’s Entertainment has sold their World Series of Poker brand to the parent company of GGPoker for $500 million. But GGPoker focuses on the Asian and European markets, which has a lot of American players wondering, what the hell? And, what happens now? First, the things that…
Sequel to Rounders in the Works?
The star of one of the most iconic poker film is speaking out. Recently, Matt Damon has a lot to say about a sequel to Rounders. The comments came on The Rich Eisen Show, so take them for what they are worth. Perhaps he’s sincere, but it takes more than that to make a movie. If you love the game of poker, there are certain movies that jump out at you. From classics like Maverick, to more modern takes like Molly’s game and Runner Runner. However, a sequel to Rounders would be like finding the Holy Grail, as the film…
Durango Casino Expansion Project Coming
They’ve just been open for eight months, but a Durango Casino expansion is already in the works. Not only has the property been a financial success, but it’s also been a big hit with locals. Now, before they’ve even celebrated a first anniversary, plans are being made for expanding the casino floor and parking area, among other changes. During an earnings call, owners of the company confirmed the Durango Casino expansion which is currently in the planning and budgeting phases. Specific timelines and costs have yet to be finalized. However, they emphasized that this expansion will generate both construction and…
World Series of Poker Sold
Caesars Entertainment has agreed to sell the World Series of Poker brand and all of its intellectual property to the operator of GGPoker, the NSUS Group, for $500 million. The deal should be finalized before the end of this year and includes $250 million in cash and a $250 million promissory note payable five years after the deal closes. Despite the sale, Caesars will retain the rights to host the annual World Series of Poker live tournament in Las Vegas for the next 20 years. Caesars Digital will also receive a license from NSUS to continue operating its WSOP Online…
New Venetian Poker Room Opens
One of the biggest and best placed to play poker in Las Vegas is back! In February of this year, we reported on the remodel of the Venetian poker room. Now, those renovations are complete and the room has been reopened! Poker players and enthusiasts gathered to celebrate with a day filled with a mix of low and mid-stakes no-limit hold’em games, along with some mixed games and pot-limit Omaha. The festivities kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a speech from Tommy LaRosa, the Venetian’s poker room manager. LaRosa highlighted how the new location will offer greater convenience for…
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Receives Honor
One of the new kids on the block (or the Strip) is Fontainebleau Las Vegas. But despite all the contract issues, changes of ownership, and even a pandemic the building which was the bane of the city for years as an abandoned eyesore is now coming into its own. Not only as one of the best resorts in town, but as one of the “World’s Greatest Places 2024”. The latest luxury resort and casino to grace Las Vegas Boulevard has reached a landmark achievement by securing a spot on the TIME Magazine list of “World’s Greatest Places” list for this…
