Politics
Donald Trump Rises Above Michele Bachmann at Prediction Market
Donald Trump’s chances of winning the 2012 Republican US Presidential nomination continue to increase, now surpassing Michele Bachmann.
Prediction market intrade.com had The Donald close to 8 percent after being at 5.8 percent just last week.
Bachmann’s odds of grabbing the GOP nomination fell from just shy of 8 percent last week to 7 percent.
Bill Maher on Internet Gambling Zealot Jon Kyl: “In a World of Political Liars, Kyl Takes the Crown”
Appearing on Tuesday night’s Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC, comedian Bill Maher blasted online gambling’s biggest opponent, the outgoing Republican Senator from Arizona, Jon Kyl.
Discussing Planned Parenthood, Maddow mentioned how Kyl claimed “90 percent of what that organization engages in is abortions”. She clarified by pointing out that only 3 percent of what Planned Parenthood does relates to abortions.
Kyl’s office also later attempted to clarify what the Senator said by suggesting Kyl did not intend his statement to be taken as factual.
Wayne Allyn Root: “I Don’t Know if Mitt Romney can Hold the Favorite Status”
Donald Trump, Michele Bachmann 2012 US Republican Presidential Nomination Odds Low
“Obama Might be a Socialist” Claims Libertarian US Vice Presidential Candidate Wayne Root
Judge Recommends Against Dismissing Charges in Alabama Gambling Corruption Case
Federal Judge Holds Hearing on Efforts to Suppress Alabama Gambling Wiretaps
Gadhafi a Keeper? Prediction Market Pushes Likelihood of Ouster Back Down to 66 Percent
Poker Players Alliance Does a Newt Gingrich Regarding Internet Poker Bill
Mideast Arab Uprisings Odds: Over 40% of Gamblers Believe Gadhafi Out by End of April
Internet Poker Hits Stalemate in Iowa: Bill Won’t Pass for Now
Iowa Governor Inclined to Support Online Poker Legislation in His State
DES MOINES, Iowa — (Associated Press) - Gov. Terry Branstad says he was willing to consider a measure being debated in the Legislature that would legalize Internet poker games.
Speaking at a news conference Monday, Branstad told reporters he would need to learn more about the proposal if it cleared the Legislature and reached his desk. But Branstad says many Iowans already play illegal poker games on the Internet from sites based outside the country.
Poker Players Alliance Against Iowa Internet Poker Bill
As Iowa races to become the first state to legalize Internet poker, one grassroots organization has other ideas.
Latest Online Gambling Bill H.R.1174: Not Poker Exclusive, But Sports Betting Banned
“Mark My Words. This is the One (That Will Pass)” Says Expert on New Online Gambling Bill
New Federal Legislation Introduced That Would Legalize Internet Poker
Obama’s Bracket: Gamblers Back Pick for Kansas to Win 2011 NCAA Championship
President Obama's March Madness Bracket Picks
Gaddafi: If, When and How he is Removed from Power Odds
BetUS.com is the latest online gambling site to offer odds on Libya strongman Muammar Gaddafi.
With Gaddafi slowly gaining ground once again and taking control of cities previously occupied by opposition forces, the oddsmakers still believe he will be forced from power with odds of 1/8. His remaining in power would pay out $40 for every $10 bet (see website for exact time frame on this bet).
There were odds on when Gaddafi relinquishes power, with August or later being the 7/2 long shot.
Betting Market: Muammar Gaddafi Falling From Power Down to 75 Percent From 87.5
Aussie MP Seeks iGaming Crackdown: Australia In Top 10 Gambling Nations
Definition of “Absolute Veto” Makes Passing Internet Gambling Bill in NJ Nearly Impossible
Barney Frank Pushes for new Federal Law for Internet Gambling