In a lucrative career that began in the back rooms of Texas bars, he won back-to-back World Series of Poker titles (and 10 in all) and wrote a definitive poker manual.
Category: Las Vegas (Nev)
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The Long Demise of the Stretch Limousine
Once a symbol of affluence, the stretch limo has largely fallen out of favor as the rise of Uber and Lyft, the Great Recession and new regulations hastened a shift to chauffeured vans and S.U.V.s.
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Rob Manfred Says Athletics Have Work to Do on Las Vegas Deal
Rob Manfred expressed enthusiasm for the Athletics’ hopes of finally getting a stadium deal in Las Vegas, but said Oakland was not entirely out of the picture.
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Davis vs. Garcia: A Marquee Fight That Is Actually Happening
When Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia square off Saturday night, they’ll satisfy boxing fans who are often left disappointed by fight negotiations that go nowhere.
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Gervonta Davis Wants to Be Known for More Than His Knockouts
Davis, who goes by Tank, said he wants to be a star, “the whole package.” For now he is known for decisive victories in the ring and dubious decisions outside of it.
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Oakland A’s Reach Deal on Las Vegas Stadium
After years of tense negotiations, the A’s said Wednesday that they had reached a deal to acquire a stadium site near the Las Vegas Strip.
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The N.C.A.A. Once Eschewed Las Vegas. Times, and Prospects, Have Changed.
The New York Times – Sports:Las Vegas will host a men’s basketball regional this week, the men’s Final Four in 2028 and numerous other college championships — all prompted by changes in how the N.C.A.A. has viewed the city.
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Are Tiny Homes a Solution to the Housing Crisis? These Builders Think So.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:At the International Builders’ Show, exhibitors offered mini prefab houses, kitchens ‘like Swiss Army knives’ and other strategies for dealing with a constrained market.
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After an Emotional Week, N.F.L. Players Return to the Field
The New York Times – Sports:Kansas City will play against the Raiders on Saturday in Las Vegas in the first N.F.L. game since Damar Hamlin’s collapse on Monday night. The mood is likely to be subdued, at least at first.
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NFL Players Return to the Field After Damar Hamlin’s Collapse
The New York Times – Sports:Kansas City will play against the Raiders on Saturday in Las Vegas in the first N.F.L. game since Damar Hamlin’s collapse on Monday night. The mood is likely to be subdued, at least at first.
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Adele Returns to the Stage in Las Vegas, Resolute and Reflective
The New York Times – Music:The pop star’s “Weekends With Adele” residency began after nearly a year of delays, with a design that emphasized intimacy and a set heavy on her 2011 breakout album, “21.”
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Canceled Day of When We Were Young Festival Left ‘a Lot of Sad Emos’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas brought emo fans from all over the world to one destination. But when weather got in the way, they mourned together.