Politics
Bernie Sanders US Presidential Odds: Creeps Up Five Points in Last 24 Hours
Democratic Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders campaign for President of the United States continues to gain momentum with a 5 point slashing of his odds over the past 24 hours at Sportsbook.ag. He was now listed at 20-1 odds of becoming the new U.S. President. Only Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton (+105), Republicans Jeb Bush (4-1), Scott Walker (10-1) and Marco Rubio (12-1) had shorter odds of winning.
US Presidential Odds Updated: Hillary Clinton Loses Ground, Bernie Sanders 25-1
Sportsbook.ag has released updated US Presidential odds with front runner Hillary Clinton now under EVEN odds for the first time and Democrat Bernie Sanders gaining some serious ground at 25-1.
Paddy Power: Greek Referendum ‘Wildly Wrong’
Online gambling website Paddy Power was so sure that the Greek people would vote in favor of austerity that they made early payouts to those who wagered on this likelihood.
Paddy Power was wrong as 61 percent of the Greek population overwhelmingly voted “no” for austerity.
Odds of a Donald Trump Apology for Calling Mexicans ‘Rapists’: Pretty Good
Will businessman and now US Presidential candidate Donald Trump apologize for making disparaging comments about Mexicans? Gambling911.com believes an official apology will come before July 10 with odds of an apology at -115.
'No Agenda' in Marco Rubio Backing of Adelson Web Gambling Bill, Candidate Says
Florida Senator and U.S. Presidential hopeful Republican Marco Rubio insists his recent support of a measure to ban most forms of online gambling at the federal level has nothing to do with the man who is pushing said legislation, GOP mega donor and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
The Restoration of America’s Wire Act, drafted by another Republican Presidential hopeful South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, was introduced in the U.S. Senate last week. Rubio brings much higher name recognition to that piece of legislation.
Why do Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio Hate the Internet so Much?
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia- Today, Campaign for Liberty issued the following statement from C4L President John Tate strongly opposing the reintroduction of the “Restoration of America’s Wire Act,” (RAWA), S. 1668.
Sportsbook Took Bets on Donald Trump at 200-1 to be Next US President
(G911 News Wire) - In an exclusive interview with Covers.com Tuesday, a representative from Sportsbook.ag admitted they are “super exposed” when it comes to future betting on real estate mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump becoming the next President of the United States.
RAWA Author Lindsey Graham ‘99.9 Percent Sure’ He Will Run for President
The co-author of legislation that would ultimately ban most forms of online gambling in the U.S., South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, plans to announce whether he intends to run for President of the United States on June 1.
Graham, a Republican, says he is “99.9 percent sure” he will run for President.
‘Rough Sex’ Politician Indicted for Using Campaign Funds to Gamble
A Louisiana Parish President indicted last year on a sexual battery charge has now been indicted by a Baton Rouge grand jury on 6 counts of using campaign funds to support his gambling habit.
The state says St. Bernard Parish President David Peralta gambled away the money at nearby casinos Harrahs, Hollywood Casino, the Silver Slipper and the Grand Casino Biloxi.
Marco Rubio Gains on Scott Walker at Bookmaker: Latest US Presidential Odds
Republican Senator Marco Rubio has now tied with Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker at 10-1 odds of becoming the next President of the United States.
RAWA Author Graham 91 Percent to Run for US President: 200-1 Odds to Win
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has said there is a 91 percent chance he will run for U.S. President in 2016 on the Republican ticket.
Odds Alert: Hillary Clinton ‘Deleted’ Emails Mention Secret Lesbian Lover
In a shock report published Wednesday, the National Enquirer claims that some of Hillary Clinton’s famously “deleted” emails were “packed full of lesbian references and her lovers’ name".
Hillary Clinton Presidential Odds: Pays $160 for Every $100 Bet
With news that former Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will finally announce her bid for U.S. Presidency, Gambling911.com anticipates a slight surge in betting over the coming days.
Rand Paul Announces U.S. Presidential Run in 2016: Latest Odds
Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul has announced he is running for U.S. President in 2016. Sportsbook.ag had Paul listed with odds of 30-1.
The son of former Republican Congressman and U.S. Presidential candidate Ron Paul, Rand Paul wrote on his website Tuesday morning:
Did Mobsters Really Beat Down Harry Reid
An accident using an exercise machine, such was the explanation provided to the public for Senator Harry Reid’s (D-Nevada) injured eye.
Former Republican Congressman Ron Paul Still Fighting for Online Gambling
Retired Texas Republican Congressman and C4L Chairman Ron Paul submitted testimony Wednesday to before the House Judiciary Committee today on H.R. 707, "The Restoration of America's Wire Act".
Ted Cruz at 40-1 Odds to Be Elected Next US President
Texas Senator Ted Cruz on Monday was the first to officially announce his U.S. Presidential campaign for 2016. His odds of being elected were especially long at 40-1 at Sportsbook.ag.
Loretta Lynch May Not Get Vote Over Answer to Online Gambling Question
At least one US Senator has said he will likely not vote to confirm Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch based on her answer to a question regarding online gambling, more specifically her unwillingness to overturn the 2011 Office of Legal Counsel opinion limiting the scope of the 1961 Wire Act to sports betting.
Hillary Clinton US Presidential Odds Impacted by Email Scandal
Lots of changes in the Next US President market with the news of Hillary Clinton’s email scandal surfacing and at Sportsbook.ag, her odds to become the next President in 2016 have just gotten longer.
Congressman Hit by Sheldon Adelson Wife’s Purse Supports His Gambling Bill
Casino magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson has a new ally to support his online gambling prohibition. And that man just happens to be the same Congressman whacked by Adelson’s wife’s purse on Tuesday.
It’s none other than Rep. Brad Ashford (D-Neb), only a small handful of individuals supporting the legislation.
Netanyahu 81 Percent Odds of Being Re-Elected Israel Prime Minister
Online prediction website PredictIt.org has given Benjamin Netanyahu an 81% chance of being re-elected Prime Minister of Israel.
The site sets its odds based on public volume coming in on either side of a particular bet offer.
Jason Chaffetz 2015 Agenda: Stop Internet Gambling and Bomb Iran
Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz, a co-author of legislation that would ban most forms of online gambling, spoke vehemently in support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled speech before Congress on Tuesday.
Former Offshore Bookmaker Now a Politician
ESB’s Dennis Atiyeh Failed in Run for U.S. Congress
A former offshore bookmaker who once fought the Federal government recently tried to become part of the Federal government.
Dennis J. Atiyeh, who owned and operated offshore sportsbook English Sports Betting (ESB) in Jamaica in the late 1990s and early 2000s, was charged by the Feds in 2000 with illegally running a sports betting operation from the U.S.
2016 Republican Party Presidential Nomination Odds to Win: Jeb Bush Favored
This weekend the Republican Party is holding a summit in Iowa as the Iowa caucus is exactly one year from today and Sportsbook.ag has just released its 2016 Republican Party Presidential Nomination odds.
No question, Hilary Clinton (+150) is still the frontrunner to win the 2016 Presidential Election; we don’t see anyone in her party challenging her for the nomination. So the democratic nomination is somewhat decided, what isn’t is the Republican Nomination.
Sources Say Boehner Gives Thumbs Down to Adelson Online Gambling Rider
With passage of a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill necessary to pass in Congress in the coming days, some media reports suggest that casino magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson intends to have his online gambling prohibition inserted as part of that “must pass” legislation.
Retired Congressman Ron Paul Rips Into Adelson Over Online Gambling Bill
Retired Republican Congressman and two-time US Presidential candidate Ron Paul has come out swinging against “crony capitalism” and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson’s attempt to ban online gambling.
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Vegas Oddsmaker has Most Accurate Prediction in USA: Predicted GOP Landslide
Wayne Allyn Root, Las Vegas oddsmaker and former 2008 Vice Presidential running mate for the Libertarian party, had the most accurate election prediction in country Tuesday night. He has been predicting a "massive, historic" GOP landslide for weeks now. The below opinion piece is from Mr. Root, a Special Contributor to the Gambling911.com website for the past several years now. His views do not necessarily reflect those of Gambling911.com or its Management.
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Nephew of Online Gambling Pioneer Becomes Newly Elected Arizona Governor
The nephew of a prominent online gambling and sports wagering pioneer Bill Scott has become the new Governor of Arizona.
The former CEO of ice cream chain Cold Stone Creamery and current State Treasurer, Doug Ducey, was voted in as that state’s new Republican Governor. He replaces Jan Brewer, who could no longer run again due to term limits.
Ducey cruised to victory in the typically reliable “red” state, beating out Democrat challenger Fred DuVal.
Adelson Hates Pot Almost as Much as He Hates Online Gambling
Amendment 2 as part of Tuesday’s midterm elections in the state of Florida would legalize marijuana in the Sunshine State.
For those of you who live here as we do, you might have noticed that campaign ads asking Florida residents to vote NO for Amendment 2 were about the third most plentiful after campaign ads for both Gubernatorial candidates Rick Scott and Charlie Crist.
Online Gambling Pioneer Nephew Doug Ducey Widens Gap in AZ Governor’s Race
With just days before the elections, polls show Republican Doug Ducey ahead of Democratic candidate Fred DuVal in the Arizona gubernatorial race.
