Politics
Proponent for Legal Online Poker in US Shelley Berkley Faces Ethics Probe (Video)
One of the online gambling’s biggest supporters, Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, is facing an ethics probe which threatens her run for Senate.
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Democrats have backed Ms. Berkley while polls show a near dead heat between her and Republican incumbent Dean Heller.
Rachel Maddow: A Sheldon Adelson Justice Department Would Make ‘Macau’ Probe Go Away (Video)
Sands boss, billionaire and one of the top contributors to the Republican party, Sheldon Adelson, is fast becoming one of the most loathed men within the poker community. Many players have called for an all-out boycott of his properties. These include the Sands, Venetian and the Palazzo in Las Vegas. Sands also operates properties in other parts of the US including Bethlehem, Pennsylvania as well as in China's Macau.
Phil Ivey Divorce Settlement Fuels Nevada Supreme Court Arguments
CARSON CITY, Nev. — (Associated Press) - Poker pro Phil Ivey’s divorce case has the Nevada Supreme Court considering whether judges should oversee cases involving people from whom they’ve accepted campaign contributions.
The state high court heard 45 minutes of arguments Tuesday in Carson City on a lawsuit by Ivey’s ex-wife, Luciaetta Ivey, alleging decisions by a Family Court judge who handled the couple’s divorce were tainted by a $5,000 campaign donation.
No Further Hearings Set for Federal Online Poker Legislation
Staffers for Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton have confirmed that no hearings are set as of yet for a piece of legislation that look to legalize online poker at the federal level.
Federal Online Poker Measure Could be Voted on This Month
It’s not dead yet, so says Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton. A measure to legalize online poker federally in the US could be voted on this month (July 2012).
“We’ve got the votes in the House if it comes up for a vote,” Barton said.
Congressman John Tierney Vows to Stay in Race Following Gambling Allegations
Massachusetts Congressman John Tierney has said he will stay in the race to hold his House seat despite allegations he knew of an “illegal” offshore wagering site that employed his wife Patrice.
Tierney’s wife served as an accountant for her brothers betting company based out of Antigua.
Gambling News – Bookies, Bettors Thrilled That Late NFL Games Pushed Back 10 Minutes
This is the latest gambling news as published June 28, 2012 during the 4 pm EST hour. Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
Sports Bettors, Bookies Alike Rejoice Over Sunday Late NFL Games Being Pushed Back 10 Minutes
Latest Gambling News – Is EU Really Planning to Reign in Offshore Online Gambling Sites
This is the latest gambling news as published June 28, 2012 during the Noon EST hour includes a plan by the EU to crush online gambling businesses...or maybe not. Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
The EU Wants to Reign in Illegal Online Gambling Websites
Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare, Individual Mandate Despite Betting Trends
Though 75 percent were wagering on the Supreme Court scratching the most controversial portion of US President Barack Obama’s healthcare plan, the individual mandate, the high court instead opted to uphold the entire law as “Constitutional”.
Intrade.com, a leading prediction market, typically gets it right when coming down to the wire. This turned out to be the exception.
Delaware Online Poker Roll Call Vote Could be Rescinded: ‘Sorry, I Meant to Vote No’
Just when we thought online poker was about to easily become legal in the state of Delaware following yesterday’s vote in the Senate, one of the Senators has come forward to proclaim that he “accidently voted ‘yes’ when he meant to vote ‘no’.”
Say what?
Latest Gambling News – Delaware Online Poker, The Poker Players Championship
This is the latest gambling news as published June 28, 2012 during the 10 am EST hour including Delaware online poker and WSOP updates. Please follow us on Twitter here for up-to-the-minute breaking news.
The Poker Players Championship – WSOP 2012 Final Table Determined
California Resurrecting Online Poker Bill From the Dead
With news that the state of Delaware is on the cusp of legalizing online poker following a measure sailing through the Senate on Wednesday, California is trying desperately to resurrect its own Web poker bill, one fraught with opposition.
Online Poker Bill Passes in Delaware Senate
Amendments attached to a bill that would expand gambling in the state of Delaware while offering online poker for residents of that state have been stricken. The measure itself passed and is widely expected to be signed into law by Governor Markell shortly as his administration is heavily backing said legislation. The Senate passed this bill by a vote of 14-6-1. The bill was passed without amendments.
What is Delaware House Bill 333, the Allowance of Legalized Online Poker, Lotteries
[Update: June 27, 2012 - 1:30 pm EST - No vote yet on this bill, still awaiting vote] A number of Gambling911.com readers are wondering what exactly the critical Delaware House Bill 333 allows for. We already know that online poker will be permitted under this measure for residence of the First State.
Online Poker to be Voted on Today in Delaware Senate
Following a delayed vote on Tuesday, a measure to legalize online poker in the state of Delaware will be first on the Senate’s agenda. BREAKING NEWS ON THIS MATTER COULD BE APPEARING ON OUR TWITTER FEED FIRST SO PLEASE FOLLOW HERE.
The online poker measure, House Bill 333, is part of more expansive gambling legislation strongly backed by the Markell administration, which includes offering casino gambling in additional locations as well as widening sports wagering options.
Internet Poker Bill Vote Delayed in Delaware
A Senate vote to delay Internet poker in the state of Delaware has been delayed.
The absence of one key Democratic leader raised concerns over whether there would be enough votes to pass the measure through.
The Associated Press reported:
US Health Care Individual Mandate to be Ruled Unconstitutional Say Gamblers
75 percent of gamblers at intrade.com believe The US Supreme Court will rule individual mandate unconstitutional before midnight ET 31 Dec 2012.
The Ramifications of Legalized Online Poker in Delaware Could Prove Significant
On the surface, the potential for legalized online poker in The First State of Delaware doesn’t look like it will have much of an impact. After all, Delaware barely has a population of 800,000. Unless there’s highway construction, it only takes a few blinks of the eye before one is in and out of Delaware driving along I-95 between New Jersey and Maryland/Washington, DC. Be sure to FOLLOW GAMBLING911.COM ON TWITTER as we will be monitoring developments on the Delaware front throughout the coming week.
Internet Poker Advances in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Internet gambling in New Jersey has moved a step closer to reality.
An Assembly panel approved the proposal Monday. The bill now needs to be voted on by the full Assembly and Senate, but those votes have not yet been scheduled.
World Exclusive: Former PA Governor Ed Rendell Tells Gambling911 State Should Add Sports Betting
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, who brought casinos to the Keystone State in 2004, says the state should now allow its eight casinos to offer sports betting.
Rendell, who served as Pennsylvania governor from 2003-2011, made the comments Tuesday in an exclusive interview with Gambling911.com.
Sheldon Adelson Just Gave $10 Mil to Pro-Romney Super PAC: Obama Now Even Odds
Las Vegas billionaire and gambling guru Sheldon Adelson is at it again, supporting pro-GOP super PACs. On Wednesday it was revealed that he had given $10 million to a pro-Mitt Romney super PAC.
Should Romney get elected, you can probably forget about online poker becoming legalized at the federal level. Adelson doesn’t want it!
California Dreaming: Internet Poker Bill Dead in the Water
Sen. Rod Wright yanked his Internet poker bill from a committee agenda just prior to its scheduled vote on Tuesday in the Senate Governmental Organization Committee.
That bill has been sinking since it set sail requiring numerous amendments in an effort to please the state’s powerful Tribal casinos.
From the Sacramento Bee:
GOP Veepstakes Odds: Kelly Ayotte Would Pay Out $2000
GOP nominee Mitt Romney needs the woman’s vote if he is going to become US President in November. Enter Kelly Ayotte, who would pay 20/1 odds or $2000 for every $100 bet at Sportsbook.
The National Journal had this to say about New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte:
Cuomo Denies Influences Related to Gambling Expansion Efforts in New York
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has denied any outside influences from gambling interests when it comes to his efforts to expand gambling in that state.
The New York Times on Tuesday published a report that The New York Gaming Association donated $2 million from gambling interests to a lobbying group created specifically to support Cuomo.
"Mr. Cuomo’s support for expanded gambling, which he made a centerpiece of his State of the State address in January, had a profound impact," the newspaper noted.
Lesniak Wants Internet Gambling Bill on Chris Christie’s Desk by End of June (Video)
While he’s not entirely optimistic about getting it done, New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak tells Natalie Rydstrom of SBR News he’s hoping to have his Internet gambling bill on Governor Chris Christie’s desk by the end of June (2012).
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers was Just Acting as a Sports Handicapper (Video)
Gambling911.com’s own Thomas Somach was interviewed for some background information related to Georgia Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, who was once known as Will “The Winner” Rogers, a sports handicapper.
Illinois Internet Poker Bill Amended Once Again
A measure to legalize Internet poker in the state of Illinois underwent a third revision this past Friday.
The bill would allow online poker to be run through the state lottery system with licenses handed out to one of 16 casinos and or racetrackes within the state. Each property would have to pay $5 million per license.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie: Legalized Sports Betting in the State by September
Christie’s stance on legalizing sports betting leads many to believe he will finally support online poker in the state as well
In a speech Thursday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t pull any punches, announcing he would like sports betting legalized in time for the start of the NFL season this September.
Lesniak Cites Mob Bust as Reason Why New Jersey Must Legalize Online Gambling
Following a New Jersey Mob bust tied to offshore Internet gambling on Wednesday, State Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak called on Governor Chris Christie to embrace his bill to legalize Web gambling in the state, including sports betting.
Illinois Passes Gambling Expansion Bill: Major Ethical Shortcomings, Claims Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- (Associated Press) - - Gov. Pat Quinn is blasting the Illinois House for passing a gambling expansion bill he says has "major ethical shortcomings."
Quinn said Wednesday the bill passed by a 69-47 vote does not provide the Illinois Gaming Board with "sufficient time to make critical licensing and regulatory decisions." He says the bill also fails to ensure clear oversight of the proposed Chicago casino.
Quinn said that as long as he is governor, he will not support a gambling bill that "falls well short of protecting the people of Illinois."
