Chicago Sun-Times: Casino news & notes

Chicago-area poker players will be delighted to know that Resorts East Chicago, along with radio partners Q101 and The Loop, will be hosting the $1 million Chicago Poker Championship on Aug. 1-14 in the casino's poker room.

Daily satellite tournaments with an entry fee of $75 will be held starting Aug. 1 for a chance to advance to the championship round Aug. 13-14, which will feature world-famous poker pro Annie Duke, winner of the 2004 World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. The cost to enter the championship round is $2,700 and will be limited to the first 140 players to register.

Additional daily tournaments featuring cash prizes will be held Aug. 3-12.

For information about registration and a complete schedule of tournament games and entry fees, visit the poker room at Resorts East Chicago, call (866) 711-GAME or visit www.resortseastchicago.com.

*Majestic Star Casino in Hammond, Ind., has just unveiled its new Chinatown office at 2738 S. Wentworth. Super Star Tours will offer free transportation to the casino departing on the half-hour starting at 7:30 a.m. daily. Return trips start on the hour from the casino. For more information, call (312) 328-0388.