LAS VEGAS (AP) -The main event of the World Series of Poker will likely last a few hours longer this year as players start the tournament with more chips. Tournament director Jack Effel said Saturday that the series added chips to players' starting stacks this year to give them more time to size up the tables and...
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The Australian market was boosted by the resources and retail sectors today, despite a weak lead from Wall Street last Friday. Local stocks gained 0.7 of a per cent. The All Ordinaries Index closed 33 points higher to 4,739 and...
SINGAPORE/SYDNEY, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar drifted lower against the euro and other major currencies on Monday, losing its shine to a surging gold price and more dovish comments from U.S. central bankers.