Deal or no deal? Bet on Vegas, baby
THIS SUMMER, A fractured world is gathering in two distinct locales — Beijing and Las Vegas — for one-in-a-kind global competition. The Summer Olympics begin Aug. 8; the World Series of Poker Main Event begins July 3. Let me count the ways the WSOP is better than the Olympiad: In poker, there are no performance-enhancing drugs — well, other than beer. In track and field these days, how do we ...
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The State
Publish date - 20:37:00 07/03/08
It's all his, baby! Nguyen cashes $2M at WSOP
Poker professional Scotty Nguyen won nearly $2 million at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas on Monday, topping a field of 148 players and emerging from a marathon final table with his fifth gold bracelet. Nguyen beat out 23-year-old Michael DeMichele in H.O.R.S.E., a rotating-game tournament that cost $50,000 to enter. The various games and limited betting structure reward all around play ...
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Fox Sports
Publish date - 19:50:55 06/30/08
1ST SHOW (AND TELL)
WANT to know the one question that unlocks the deepest, darkest secrets of someone's past? Forget "Where'd you go to college?" (too obvious), and "What Strawberry Shortcake character did you most closely identify with growing up?" (too cliché...
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New York Post
Publish date - 15:30:24 07/03/08
Candidates gear up
You're eager to show your patriotism or support for a particular politician in office or running for one, so you proudly wear a T-shirt or campaign button. Or maybe you slap a bumper sticker on your vehicle, or perhaps a lawn sign is more your style.
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Courier-Post
Publish date - 07:17:57 07/03/08
Teen killed by drunk driver was always sweetest girl
Nikki Kehm was a bubbly 16-year-old with big plans for the future.
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The Oshkosh Northwestern
Publish date - 09:20:45 07/03/08
It's Nguyen, baby! Scotty Nguyen wins nearly $2 million at World Series of Poker
Why is this in the Sports section? Poker is no sport!!!!! LAS VEGAS - Poker professional Scotty Nguyen won nearly $2 million at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas on Monday, topping a field of 148 players and emerging from a marathon final table with his fifth gold bracelet.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
Publish date - 16:37:27 06/30/08
Lester Public Library announces July activities
TWO RIVERS Lester Public Library has announced the following activities coming up in July:
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Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Publish date - 21:33:53 07/02/08
Support helps family find solace
Two years after Reagan Williams’ death, her family’s grief over the loss of the 2½–year-old Tilton girl has turned into a force for good.
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The Danville Commercial-News
Publish date - 14:45:40 07/02/08
Monday June 30, 2008 - 17:07 EST
The Prince of Poker has a new jewel to add to his crown. Thuan "Scotty" Nguyen , the man best-known for his engaging personality and use of the word "baby" in nearly every other sentence that comes out of his mouth, won the prestigious $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship in the early hours of Monday morning, leading to a dramatic scene where the former Main Event champ didn't disappoint with ...
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Rolling Good Times
Publish date - 21:11:46 06/30/08
Nguyen wins $2 million at World Series of Poker
LAS VEGAS -- Poker professional Scotty Nguyen won nearly $2 million at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas on Monday, topping a field of 148 players and emerging from a marathon final table with his fifth gold bracelet.
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The Pantagraph
Publish date - 01:46:56 07/02/08
Nguyen wins $2 million at World Series of Poker
Scotty Nguyen has won nearly $2 million at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, topping a field of 148 players and emerging from a final table of eight after a marathon session.
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MSNBC
Publish date - 19:34:30 06/30/08
Nguyen wins $2 million at World Series of Poker
Poker professional Scotty Nguyen won nearly $2 million at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas on Monday, topping a field of 148 players and emerging from a marathon final table with his fifth gold bracelet. Nguyen beat out 23-year-old Michael DeMichele in H.O.R.S.E., a rotating-game tournament that cost $50,000 to enter. The various games and limited betting structure reward all around ...
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Lexington Herald-Leader
Publish date - 20:12:10 06/30/08
Scotty Nguyen wins US$2 million at World Series of Poker tourney
LAS VEGAS - Poker professional Scotty Nguyen won nearly US$2 million at the World Series of Poker on Monday, topping a field of 148 players and emerging from a marathon final table with his fifth gold bracelet.
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The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News
Publish date - 17:01:23 06/30/08
Poker play wins $2 million in Vegas tournament
LAS VEGAS - Poker professional Scotty Nguyen won nearly $2 million at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas today, topping a field of 148 players and emerging from a marathon final table with his fifth gold bracelet.
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San Jose Mercury News
Publish date - 14:11:50 06/30/08
Gaming N ews
The Prince of Poker has a new jewel to add to his crown.
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Casino City Times
Publish date - 20:57:50 06/30/08