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Losing Sleep Looking For A Score

Ken Adams has found the early going tough at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. But he keeps trying and playing late into the night in hopes of capturing that elusive win.

Second Chances In Vegas

Ken Adams busted out soon after the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em event got under way at the World Series Of Poker. But since his flight was not until late that night, he took the opportunity to redeem himself before going home.

Former Agent Strikes Gold In Poker

Jamie Gold, once a Hollywood talent agent, took the $12 million prize in the World Series of Poker, bluffing his opponent into putting all his chips in the pot. He had a pair of queens to Paul Wasicka's pair of tens.

Gameloft Entering A 'Lost' World

Mobile game publisher Gameloft is set to confirm today an exclusive multiyear agreement with Touchstone Television to develop, publish and distribute mobile games based on ABC's hits "Lost" and "Desperate Housewives."

Louisiana Nixes Violent Video Game Ban

A federal judge ruled that a Louisiana law banning sales of violent video games to minors violates free speech rights and cannot be enforced.

'Left Behind': The Game

A video game based on the "Left Behind" book series mixes Scripture and warfare strategy with violence that some Christians argue is counter to teachings of the Bible.

Like The Video Game? Join The Army

It's been called a "virtual test drive" of the Army that targets young potential recruits. A new version of the combat-style video game "America's Army" was released last week by the Pentagon.

Online Gaming Attracts More Women

Video games remain largely a male-dominated pastime, but women account for two-thirds of the growing number of people who are playing online games, according to Nielsen Interactive Entertainment's third annual Active Gamer Benchmark Study.

Wal-Mart Starts Holiday Toys Price War

The giant discount retailer is cutting prices an average of 25 percent, which is more than last year, and vows to match competitors' prices if lower. Let the Christmas shopping begin!

Poker Craze Dealt A Blow

A new US law that dealt a blow to online gambling might discourage some of the growing number of Americans who play poker for fun or profit. Then again, don"t bet the ranch on it.