Jerry Yang, a player with a certain distinctiveness in the poker industryJerry Yang, un jucător aparte în industria pokerului
by Bogdan Fechită There are few players of Asian origin who managed to secure habit and repute for themselves in the poker industry. Of these, the most eloquent example is Jerry Yang, winner of the 2007 WSOP Main event. Before becoming a poker player millionaire, Jerry has had a difficult life. He was born in Laos, in 1967, but not dwelt too much in this country. After the Communists took control, his family managed to...
The Forum Shops – a “secret” that everyone knowsThe Forum Shops – un “secret” de care știe toată lumea
By Roxana Leonte When saying Las Vegas you probably think of games, casinos, luxury, lights and fascination. But Vegas isn`t just a place for gambling. The capital of Nevada is known all over the world for its malls and commercial spaces for shopping. This edition of Casino`s Secrets outlines the main and most impressive mall in Vegas, The Forum Shops, places inside Caesars Palace. The mall is property of Simon Property Group, world...
The Will of Mrs. Helen J. StewartVoința doamnei Helen J. Stewart
by Bogdan Fechită It is said that the most important quality of a woman is her willpower. This will helps her to keep going and break through the hardships of life. Helen J. Stewart, „the first lady of Las Vegas,” has had plenty of that quality. Helen was born on April 16th, 1854, in Springfield, Illinois, as the daughter of Hiram and Daley Wiser. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Iowa where her...
FRANK ROSENTHAL, the Ace of VegasFRANK ROSENTHAL, Asul din Vegas
“Lefty” or “Ace” was a genius in the operation of casinos, close to the mafia and a tough guy, but not as tough as his s friend and business partner, Anthony Spilotro. Pileggi’s Book and the film „Casino” directed by Martin Scorseze describe his heyday in Vegas. In the year of his death, 2008, there was an information saying that he was even a mole of the FBI placed in the heart of the mafia. Whatever they said and...
Anne LaBarr „Annie” Duke – the duchess of poker Anne LaBarr „Annie” Duke – ducesa pokerului
A woman in a man’s sport, Duke refuses to play in events for women only, saying: “Poker is one of the few sports where a woman can compete on a totally equal footing with a man, so I don’t understand why there’s a ladies only tournament.” Since the 90s she has evolved into a phenomenal player with a WSOP bracelet to her name, over $3,500,000 in tournament wins and a solid reputation as one of the two best women players along with...
