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2021 WORLD SERIES OF POKER® IN REVIEW: WEEK FOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO
The 52nd annual World Series of Poker® (WSOP®) wrapped up its fourth week of play at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino where the stakes were higher and the jackpots were bigger. Week four delivered on excitement with millionaires being made and new players solidifying their spot in poker history.
Poker fans and interested media can tune into the weekly WSOP virtual press conference on Friday, Oct. 29 at 12 p.m. PST where host Tiffany Michelle dives deeper into this week’s milestone events with special guests, bracelet winners and more. This week’s virtual press conference can be viewed on the WSOP YouTube channel
Week 4 Highlights:
- Chad Norton Wins A Bracelet in His First-Ever WSOP Event
Chad Norton came out victorious in his first-ever WSOP event, taking home a WSOP gold bracelet and $214,830 in cash earnings. An ex-car salesman turned online poker player, Norton has not played in many live tournaments, having only played one tournament event prior to this year’s WSOP. - Josh Arieh Wins Third Bracelet in Event #39: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha
After 15 years without a bracelet win, Josh Arieh took home his third gold bracelet and $204,766 in Event #39: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha. Despite not playing as much as he used to, Arieh said he will be trying for a fourth bracelet. - Michael Addamo Wins Third WSOP Gold Bracelet in Event #38: $50K High Roller
After defeating an elite 81-player field including Justin Bonomo in a heads-up match during Event #38: $50,000 High Roller, Michael Addamo took home his third WSOP gold bracelet and a whopping $1,132,968 in prize winnings. - Bradley Ruben Dazzles in the $1,500 Razz; Wins Third WSOP Bracelet
Bradley Ruben earned his third career WSOP gold bracelet in Event #42: $1,500 Razz, taking home $99,188 in cash earnings. This is Ruben’s first live bracelet and his first victory in a category other than Pot-Limit Omaha. - Brian Rast Wins Fifth Bracelet; Sets Sights on Poker Hall of Fame
Brian Rast took home his fifth WSOP gold bracelet and $474,102 in Event #51: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em. No stranger to the world of professional poker, Rast has more than $22 million in tournament earnings and has claimed two WSOP Poker Player’s Championships.
What To Look Forward To:
- Wednesday, Nov. 4 – Event #67A: MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship – Day 1A
The highly anticipated WSOP Main Event kicks off with its first day of play next Wednesday. The $10,000 buy in will take place starting at 11 a.m. - Sunday, Oct. 31 – Online Event #6: WSOP.com Online Bracelet Championship
Players will compete for a WSOP gold bracelet in one of the newly added online bracelet events.
- Upcoming WSOP live action on PokerGO: PokerGO is the exclusive live streaming home of the 2021 WSOP. A new annual subscription can get you the remainder of the 2021 WSOP and the 2022 WSOP on PokerGO. Live coverage of the 2021 WSOP Main Event starts Thursday, November 4. Daily coverage will run all the way through until a winner is crowned on Wednesday, November 17. Plus, the finale of the $50,000 Poker Players Championship will be live streamed on Friday, November 5. Watch now on PokerGO.com.
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
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Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.
The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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