Mike Sexton Taking Over the World Series of Poker

Not only is Mike Sexton the poker ambassador and host for the WSOP, but he is now taking home the winnings!
Mike took home $1 million when he won first prize at the World Series of Poker Circuit Tournament of Champions.
He got through 17 hours of the final table, and beat out some of the world's best poker pros at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Three time WSOP bracelet winner Daniel Negreanu came in second place, while Mike Matusow came in third.
Sexton won his first WSOP bracelet in 1989, so this was his first big win in 17 years.
He also plans to donate half his winnings to various charities.
Congratulations Mike!

Maxim Coming to Vegas!

Maxim magazine just announced plans to build a luxury $1.2 billion Maxim Hotel & Casino at the north end of the Las Vegas strip.
Construction for the resort is set to begin next year and then open in 2010.

The Hotel and Casino will be built on 9 acres of land, feature indoor and outdoor concert spaces, and the usual swimming pools, spa, restaurants, stores, and conference spaces.
There will also be a Maxim Lounge, run by Cindy Crawfords ex Rande Gerber.

Carmen Electra Hosts Poker Tournament

Carmen Electra hosted the Head to Hollywood Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament & Auction this past week.
The tournament took place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and featured a buffet as well as a silent auction.
The charity was founded by Carmen, and provides brain tumor survivors & their families a celebrity experience in Hollywood.