Day: December 29, 2014

Oklahoma

Chops highlight WinStar Veterans Day Mini-River poker event

Each year, WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla., runs a handful of Mini-River events in addition to its River Series, which runs mid August through Labor Day. These smaller events usually coincide with holiday weekends such as Presidents Day and Memorial Day with its most recent coming this past Veterans Day. The first event was … Continue reading Chops highlight WinStar Veterans Day Mini-River poker event

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Iowa

Motion to dismiss filed in Iowa home poker game raid

In late July, Division of Criminal Investigation agents, with Camanche police and Iowa state patrol, arrested 10 players at a weekly poker home game. The players were charged with a Class D felony, which is punishable by five years in prison. The charge is defined as “the sum of money or other property involved exceeds … Continue reading Motion to dismiss filed in Iowa home poker game raid

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Nevada

Minutello brings poker experience to Golden Nugget

Golden Nugget recently named Sam Minutello to manage its 13-table poker room in downtown Las Vegas. Minutello brings with him 20 years of poker experience. Minutello started dealing poker in Florida before he turned 21 and got his first managerial job just three years later at a three-table room on a day-cruise boat. He moved … Continue reading Minutello brings poker experience to Golden Nugget

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