Poker lobbyists propose to make gambling legal in Texas

Treasurer of the new lobby group Texas Poker Pac, Mike Lavigne, thinks it's high time the state of Texas should benefit from poker's popularity. If legalized and regulated, the state would get a cut from all the casino gambling and give it to fund schools. An estimated $500 million could be generated through gambling.

The laws in Texas prohibit restaurants and bars to be used for poker tournaments. Even lotteries and betting on horses and dogs were illegal in Texas up until 1987. The state was plagued with low economic growth and voters finally decided to legalize horse wagering and lotteries.

Luxor Las Vegas Resort Hotel and Casino

The Luxor Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is owned by MGM Mirage. It has an Egyptian type of feel to it, even down to the rooms that overlook the Pyramid. You can enjoy fine dining at Fusia or have a feast at Pharoah's Pheast Buffet. The kids can have their favorites at McDonald's, Little Caesars, Swensen's or Quiznos.

There is the musical Hairspray that has won 8 Tony Awards playing at the Luxor. For something a little more sexy, check out the "Sexiest Show in Las Vegas" called Fantasy.

2006 World Poker Tour Championship

This year's World Poker Tour Championship will be held at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The poker tournament will take place between the 18th and 24th of April, 2006. The buy-in to the event is $25 000. About 600 poker players will be playing for the $3.5 million top prize. The prize pool is estimated at over $13 million.

Poker pros like Doyle Brunson, Jennifer Harmon, Phil Ivey, Phil "The Unabomber" Laak and Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari are expexted to play. Tuan Le was last year's the first place winner bringing home $2.8 million.