World Series of Poker expanding in 2012 Published: Wed, May 23, 2012 Oklahoma poker player Ben Lamb seeking more success in this year's World Series of Poker. Read More

From back room to board room: Former Oklahoman leads Las Vegas' CityCenter Updated: Mon, May 21, 2012 Tulsa-raised Bobby Baldwin, former poker world champ, is a leading casino executive Read More

Airlines play huge game of catch-up in New York City area Updated: Wed, Dec 29, 2010 NEW YORK — Big cot encampments and huge lines gave way to orderly, single-file queues and thawing tensions as flights left New York-area airports on time Wednesday, but clusters of tired, resigned passengers were still camped out waiting to go home. Meanwhile, work crews continued to struggle to free the... Read More

Never underestimate the drive of a passionate car lover Updated: Tue, Nov 17, 2009 Every year for the past several years, the Progeria Research Foundation puts on an event in Braselton, Ga, just outside of Atlanta, to raise awareness and funds to fight Progeria, an extremely rare rapid-aging disease. There are only 50 or so known cases worldwide. When you think of the six billion people on... Read More

My best bets for the weekend Updated: Thu, Apr 13, 2006 1. Have a Ball: Singer and pianist Marcia Ball will return to the Sooner Theatre, 101 E Main St., at 8 p.m. Friday as part of the theater's Main Event Series. If tickets are still available, get them by calling 321-9600. 2. Photo op: Photographer Nancy Crampton will present a lecture on "Years of Photographing... Read More

Casinos cashing in on card games Updated: Thu, Jul 28, 2005 'Texas Hold-em' is all the rage. You can't flip on ESPN without seeing the world series of poker. And guess who's cashing in? Tamara Pratt shows you why there's a surprise winner. Read More

Deal me in? Are teen poker games valid entertainment or a growing gambling concern? Updated: Sun, May 22, 2005 Aaron Ruiz, a senior at Community Christian School, said people make too big of a deal out of teenagers playing poker. He said it's a form of entertainment and he doesn't necessarily play for the money. The Wire: A publication of Newsroom 101 and The Oklahoman "I play poker to play poker not to gamble, he... Read More