The World Series of Poker, which starts May 26 and runs through July 15 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas,
is a staple of the programming on ESPN. Even though last year’s coverage of the final table for the main event earned a sports Emmy nomination for the network’s production team, ESPN is going to make some changes for this year’s 40th anniversary celebration of the poker world’s greatest spectacle. “You’re going to be seeing a little bit of a different dynamic in overall programming structure for 2009,” said Doug White, senior director of programming and acquisitions for ESPN. ELGIN: Every Wednesday this month the Grand Victoria is featuring Latin American specialties that raise the bar for buffet offerings. The price is $14.99.
HARRAH’S JOLIET: Gaming fans are taking notice of the remodeled gaming floor at Harrah’s. One of the biggest changes was providing more space. The new layout paved the way for two more blackjack tables and a Let it Ride table.