Politics

Odds to Wn the New Hampshire Primary Have Ron Paul Winning (Without Romney)

So certain are the oddsmakers at Paddy Power that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will win Tuesday’s Republican Primary in New Hampshire, they are offering odds without him and have Texas Congressman Ron Paul as the 1/3 favorite.   

Paul finished a strong third in Iowa last week, just a few points behind the co-winners, Romney and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. 

For most pundits, New Hampshire is about who will finish second and Santorum appears to be losing some steam while Paul gains.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/09/2012

Person-to-Person Fees Waived at Americas Card Room, Christie Favors Online Gambling, More

A popular method now for transferring money at online poker rooms is via person-to-person.  Americas Cardroom has just made life easier by waiving fees on such transfers.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2012

Lesniak Working With Governor Christie to Bring Internet Gambling to New Jersey

New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak is wasting little time in getting a bill drafted that would legalize Internet gambling in the Garden State and he may have a very powerful ally. 

Lesniak advised that he met with Governor Chris Christie and the two seem to be in agreement:  Internet gambling in New Jersey could prove lucrative for the state’s stagnant economy.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/05/2012

No Political Betting For Nadex… For Now

If last night was any indication, the political betting arena should be an exciting one.  Too bad the North American Derivatives Exchange (Nadex) won’t be able to take part, at least for the time being.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/04/2012

Three-Man Race in Iowa Caucus Overnight

It was Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul winning in the Iowa caucus overnight.  All three were essentially favorites to win coming into Tuesday.

As of 10:30 pm EST, Santorum was winning by a very slight margin.  Mitt Romney came in second.  Ron Paul came in two percentage points behind but was still very much in the race.  By 11 pm EST, Paul was determined to have finished in third place. 

On Tuesday, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum were engaging in a nasty little tift.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/03/2012

New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak Not Wasting Time With Online Gambling Move

Following his success at getting a referendum to pass legalizing sports betting in the state this past November, State Senator Raymond Lesniak was quick to jump on the Internet gambling bandwagon even before most of us were through nursing our New Year’s Eve hangovers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/03/2012

Iowa Caucus Odds of Winning Have Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney in Dead Heat

Rick Santorum has become the “new flavor of the week” at just the right time with the Iowa Republican Caucus taking place Tuesday evening.  The former Pennsylvania Senator is in a dead heat among the oddsmakers with Ron Paul and Mitt Romney to win it.  This promises to be one of the most exciting Caucuses to watch the results flow in.  Paddy Power, which does not accept bets from US citizens, had Santorum and Paul at 15/8 odds while Romney was listed at 5/4. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/03/2012

American Tribal Casino Industry: DOJ Stance No Big Deal

The US Department of Justice decision not to apply online poker to The Wire Act had the Indian Tribes greeting the news with a shrug of the shoulders, claims Gail Courey Toensing of the Indian Country News.   

Toensing referenced Indian gaming expert Joe Valandra.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/02/2012

Kelly Clarkson Twitter Endorsement of Ron Paul

GOP candidate Ron Paul got an unusual endorsement from none other than American Idol Season One winner Kelly Clarkson.

She tweeted on Thursday: 

"I love Ron Paul. I liked him a lot during the last Republican nomination and no one gave him a chance. If he wins the nomination for the Republican party in 2012 he's got my vote. Too bad he probably won't."

Clarkson fans don’t appear to be Ron Paul fans.  She came under their wrath for her endorsement.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Dec/29/2011

Michele Bachmann Calls Former Iowa Campaign Chairman “Sell Out” to Ron Paul

GOP Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann called her former Iowa campaign chairman, Kent Sorenson, a “sell out” after he jumped ship Wednesday and headed over to the Ron Paul campaign.  She accused Sorenson of essentially being paid off by the Paul camp.  Texas Congressman, Ron Paul, is leading in some Iowa caucus polls while Bachmann trails far behind. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/29/2011

Commission Must Act on NADEX Political Betting Request by January 4

The North American Derivatives Exchange (NADEX) has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to permit offering of betting on the upcoming political elections.  The deadline for a decision is January 4 and should the Commission fail to act, NADEX could begin offering such bets (or trades) within the next couple of weeks.

Three of those on the Commission must vote against the proposal for it to be discarded.  So far, only one Commissioner has come forward to oppose the NADEX request.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/29/2011

Ron Paul Surging in Iowa: 4 to 5 Odds Favorite to Win Caucus

GOP candidate Ron Paul continues to climb in Iowa state polls.  His odds of winning next week’s Caucus were now at 4 to 5 at PaddyPower.com, which does not accept bets from US citizens at this time. 

Fox News noted that Paul’s success places him first in line to become the primary political punching bag.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/28/2011

SOPA is the End of Us Say Bloggers: TwoPlusTwo.com Could be Wiped Off the Web

Politico had an interesting read Wednesday morning on how bloggers believe SOPA will ultimately kill their business, not to mention those around them.  As Gambling911.com has been reporting, there is something truly ominous about this particular ACT and its far reaching consequences. 

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/28/2011

TheHill.com Talks DOJ New Stance on Internet Poker

Over the past couple of days, industry experts have been attempting to determine the possible impact of the Department of Justice new stance on Internet poker.

The Friday before Christmas, the DOJ decided to play Santa for poker players. A ruling issued in September but only made public last week clarifies that the Wire Act's ban on interstate transmissions related to gambling applies only to sports betting.  As such, there now appears to be an opening for intrastate poker, and quite possibly the pooling of players from multiple states. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/27/2011

Nadex Derivative Exchange Asks Permission to Trade Political Contracts

Intrade.com has been doing it for years, but now Nadex wants to get in on the act.  The popular derivative exchange Nadex asked the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission for permission to sell contracts involving the predicted outcome of next year’s US Presidential race as well as which political party will control the House and Senate come next November. 

From USA Today

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/26/2011

Quadjacks Thursday 5 PM EST: PPA Director to Discuss I. Nelson Rose Joe Bartton Flap

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) Richard Muny is slated to appear on the popular Quadjacks.com Live Internet Radio Stream Thursday afternoon to offer his opinion on the controversy swirling around noted industry attorney I. Nelson Rose and his disparaging comments about Republican Texas Congressman Joe Barton.

Rep. Barton has sponsored a bill that would allow online poker at the federal level. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/22/2011

California Online Poker Bill on Back Burner Until the Summer

California wants online poker legalized and they need online poker legalized to help pay the bills.

But for once maybe, the state legislature wants to sit back and “do things right”.

That will happen after they return from a three-month vacation.  Yes, this is the state that is dead broke and the state legislators get to take a three month vacation. 

Here is the audio from KXJZ.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/20/2011

Barney Frank Has Joined the Infamous Club of Celebrity Nip Slips (Video)

Yes it’s true, Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank has joined the infamous club of celebrity nip slips.

Frank, who has been a huge supporter of one’s right to gamble online, appeared in a CSPAN video recently with a wardrobe malfunction.

From PerezHilton.com

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/20/2011

Jews for Tebow

Gambling911.com Special Contributor, Wayne Allyn Root, who just happens to be the former Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee, speaks up in defense of Denver Broncos star Tim Tebow.   The following is an editorial piece by Mr. Root..

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Submitted by Wayne Allyn Root on, Dec/19/2011

Online Poker Felon Bill Sponsor Senator Marquerite Prentice May be Gerrymandered Out

A Washington State Senator, Marguerite Prentice, may lose her seat due to so-called gerrymandering.  Prentice helped co-sponsor a controversial bill that made playing online poker in the state a Class C felony with the punishment comparable to that of a multiple drunk driving offender and child molester.  Washington is the only state that criminalizes actual online gamblers. 

The Seattle Times noted that Prentice, a Democrat, will have to compete with other Democrats to remain in the legislature.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/18/2011

Xmas Gifts We’d Like to See for Poker Players, Online Gambling Folks, Politicians More…

With Christmas just around the corner, Gambling911.com takes this opportunity to tell you what Christmas gifts we'd like to give to some of our friends in the gambling industry.

To Full Tilt Poker part-owners Howard "The Professor" Lederer and Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, who've been accused by the U.S. government of running a ponzi scheme: A "Get out of Jail Free" card.

To Full Tilt Poker part-owner Phil "Poison" Ivey, who's now suing Full Tilt Poker: A copy of the best-selling book "How to Sue Yourself."

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/18/2011

Ron Paul Iowa Ads: We Got ‘Em (Video)

Ron Paul is going strong in Iowa and many believe he can take that state in its Caucus a few weeks from now. 

His ads are slick and they are airing virtually nonstop throughout Iowa.

From the Washington Post:

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/15/2011

Government Spending Bill: Chances of Online Poker Attachment Slim

The much talked about Government Spending Bill that would allow the US Government to continue running into 2012 has been suggested as something a measure to legalize Internet poker could latch onto.

Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton in his own words last week: 

“There’s going be an omnibus bill of some sort of in the next 3 weeks with a continued resolution to fund the government through next September. This bill could be a component of that if there are revenues in the bill,” said the Congressman.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/15/2011

Public Policy Polling Has Ron Paul One Percentage Point Behind Gingrich

Most of the national polls have GOP candidate Ron Paul tied with Mitt Romney in the Iowa Caucus but at least one poll now has Paul closing in on Newt Gingrich.

The long time Texas Congressman is coming in one point behind Gingrich the Public Policy Polling. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/14/2011

Ron Paul Can Win Iowa (Video)

Don’t look now but GOP candidate Ron Paul is gaining on Newt Gingrich and has passed by Mitt Romney in some recent Iowa caucus polls.

The mainstream media is starting to hint at a Ron Paul upset.

The Texas Congressman, who has not only supported legalizing online gambling in the US, but has co-sponsored bills with the likes of Democrat Barney Frank, is considered the dream candidate for those in the poker community.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/14/2011

Game of Skill: Success Rate of Poker Players Matches That of Top Baseball Teams

Poker pros love Freakonomics and a recent finding that appeared on James McManus’s Grantland.com seemingly supports the argument that poker is indeed a “game of skill” through a comparison with Major League Baseball

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/13/2011

Somach: Romney Wouldn’t Be First Gambling President

Much fuss is being made about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's offer to bet fellow contender Rick Perry $10,000 during a live televised debate this past weekend.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/12/2011

Fellow Mormon Jon Huntsman Mocks Mitt Romney $10K Bet in Latest Campaign Ad (Video)

GOP candidate for US President and former Utah Governor, Jon Huntsman, was quick to release an ad mocking Mitt Romney’s $10K bet offer to Texas Governor Rick Perry. 

Like Romney, Huntsman is a Mormon.  And like Romney, Huntsman is not supposed to gamble based on Mormon doctrine. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/12/2011

Nets Owner to Challenge Putin for Presidency: Odds to be Released

The New Jersey Nets billionaire owner could soon become the new President of Russia. 

Mikhail Prokhorov will run against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the March presidential election.   Putin has come under fire in recent weeks for alleged widespread fraud during Russia’s December 4 parliamentary election.  His party only won around 50 percent of the vote compared to 64 percent four years ago. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Dec/12/2011

Romney Flip Flops on 10K Bet

US Presidential candidate Mitt Romney stirred up controversy Saturday evening during a nationally televised GOP debate by offering to bet fellow candidate Rick Perry $10,000 over his assertion that the former Massachusetts Governor had broadly supported requiring individuals to have health insurance.

“I’ll bet you 10,000 bucks,” Romney said, denying Perry’s claims.

Perry replied, “I’m not in the betting business.”

By late Sunday, Romney tried to laugh off the bet.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/11/2011

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