Photos: Riviera Las Vegas One Week After Closure
Riviera Las Vegas closed on May 4, 2015 after 60 years in operation. It will be imploded to make room for the Las Vegas Global Business District. The project will be developed by the Las [….]
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What Las Vegas Lost When Riviera Closed
Riviera closed on May 4. Its liquidation and decommission will be expedited so that the Las Vegas Convention Center can start construction on its massive expansion as soon as possible. There is nothing like Riviera [….]
Florida Poker and Dog Racing Could Be Affected with New Legislation Proposals
The state of Florida offers several aspects of gambling for residents and visitors to enjoy, with two options being poker and dog racing. Both components of the state’s gambling industry could be affected as a [….]
Christian Lusardi Earns Jail Time for Copyright Infringement; Not Borgata Counterfeit Scandal
After the Borgata counterfeit chip scandal during the 2014 Borgata Winter Poker Open, many felt as though the alleged mastermind behind the incident, Christian Lusardi, would earn jail time for his crimes. The poker player [….]
Riviera Las Vegas Trip Report
Riviera Las Vegas will close its doors on May 4, 2015 at noon. The property is being acquired by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The Las Vegas Strip property will be used for [….]
Tournament Directors Association Make Much-Needed Change to Upcoming Summit
Since late last month, poker players have been in an uproar over the upcoming Tournament Directors Association Summit scheduled for the summer. On the 26th of March, Matt Savage, the World Poker Tour Executive Tournament [….]