23 Year-Old Wins WSOP Title, $8.4 Million
A 23-year-old poker pro from Michigan won the World Series of Poker main event late Tuesday, claiming the $8.4 million title after pushing past his last opponent in a brief, dramatic match.
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A 23-year-old poker pro from Michigan won the World Series of Poker main event late Tuesday, claiming the $8.4 million title after pushing past his last opponent in a brief, dramatic match.
State lottery director Vernon Kirk said Tuesday that officials will conduct a "soft launch" of online gambling on Thursday with a select group of preferred players.
Rebuilding is the kind word for it, tanking is the word most people use, but they're both words that indicate one specific thing about this year's Sixers: they're going to lose, a lot.
The two Trump casinos in Atlantic City received their Internet gambling permits Thursday, as New Jersey regulators continued preparing for the launch of online gambling next month.
The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa on Wednesday received New Jersey's first Internet gambling permit.
Notre Dame has a legendary college football program, and just saying the words "South Bend," makes you think of Saturdays in the Fall.
The final odds are in, and the two favorites to win the Super Bowl couldn't be led by two more different quarterbacks.
The addictive personality is associated with compulsive gambling, drinking, drugs, smoking and other problematic lifestyles.
There's another big Powerball drawing Wednesday, and addiction experts predict some problem gamblers who are trying to kick the habit will fall off the wagon because of all the attention large jackpots get.
Though the Eagles are expected to be improved under head coach Chip Kelly, they're still not title contenders, and the odds reflect that.
There is an obvious optimism around the Philadelphia Eagles this year. For the first time in over a decade, there is a new regime. That regime, led by head coach Chip Kelly, is not only new, but going to do things differently than any other head coach in the NFL.
Dig this! An Atlantic City casino will bury vouchers worth a total of $200,000 in the sand behind it in September for gamblers to dig up and win.
Lebron James said at Wednesday's media availability that he plans to start Game 7 with the headband, but isn't sure if he'll put it back on if it falls off.
Pete Rose says if he gets a second chance in baseball, he won't mess it up.
Tiger Woods is the decided favorite to win the US Open, at 9/2 odds.
Several well-conducted studies have shown that heart rate goes up and blood pressure is elevated when people lose at the casino, race track or any sort of bet
Casinos in New Jersey and Nevada are among those forbidding gamblers from wearing Google Glass, the tiny eyeglasses-mounted device capable of shooting photos, filming video and surfing the Internet.
Domonic Brown is an 18/1 shot to win the National League MVP award.
Gambling regulators say gross revenue from table games at Pennsylvania's 11 casinos was up 8.9 percent last month when compared to April 2012.
Nevada became the first state in America to get internet gambling up and running while Delaware and New Jersey work on their own plans.
Recently released odds say Charlie Manuel is the favorite to be the first manager fired. Phillies World Series odds have fallen.
A full list of odds for the 2013 Masters.
Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee are among the favorites to win the 2013 National League Cy Young award.
Temple, Villanova both 200-1 to win the NCAA Tournament, La Salle 500-1.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
Rendell Hoagland pleaded guilty Friday in the first-degree murder case of his own daughter, 12-year-old Malinda.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
In a message Thursday, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025, assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County. Ross DeMattei reports.
A Philadelphia police source told CBS News Philadelphia on Friday that the teen has contacted his family and said that he is safe.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron. Krystle Rich reports.
Fire crews were called to a burning restaurant in the Feltonville section of North Philadelphia on Friday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has the latest.