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Levi Johnston Run For Mayor of Wasilla Set At +200

 

Levi Johnston is starring in his own reality show and, as part of the drama, will make a run for Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.  Former U.S. Vice Presidential running mate to John McCain, Sarah Palin, was once mayor of Wasilla and helped make the small Alaska town famous.  She of course is grandmother to Levi’s child Tripp and is not exactly enamored by the 20-year-old.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/10/2010

Wyclef Jean to be Elected President of Haiti Odds: Owes $5 Mil Back Taxes

 

Is recording artist Wyclef Jean really the right choice for President of Haiti?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/09/2010

Root: Why George Costanza is the Anti-Obama Role Model

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2010

Australian Political Parties Bet On Self To Lose

 

Readers, punters, gamers, casino billionaires, entrepreneurs, journos and political pundits, what a week, and what a story have we got for you. You've heard of an own goal in soccer. Well, get this... Australian political parties betting on themselves to loose the upcoming election... no joke folks. Centrebet is enjoying the spoils with the rumour mill saying PartyGaming want in, but the clock is ticking boys. Media Man and Gambling911 play 'Casino Jack' with this most unusual turn of events that is rumoured to bring Paul The Psychic Octopus out of retirement...

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2010

Wyclef Jean Haiti Presidential Odds a Good Bet

Wyclef Jean for President of Haiti?  Stranger things have happened and one online gambling site may begin offering odds

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/27/2010

Online Poker Foe Spencer Bachus Likely to be Ousted

Rep. Spencer Bachus could find his role as the senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee concluding if the GOP has anything to do with it post election time. 

According to Politico.com, House Republicans are plotting again to oust Bachus from the position of senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee.  This time, the challenge is likely to come after the November election from conservatives, including some on the committee.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/22/2010

Root: "Obama the Great Jobs Killer"

Special Contributor to the Gambling911.com website and 2008 Libertarian US Vice Presidential Nominee, Wayne Allyn Root, struck a nerve this past weekend with his opinion piece appearing in the Las

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/05/2010

Disgraced DC Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Working at Pizza Parlor

Jack Abramoff, the disgraced Washington DC lobbyist who pled guilty on January 3, 2006, to three criminal felony counts in a D.C.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/30/2010

Republicans Voting for Harry Reid Include Stations Casinos Owner

A rank-and-file Republican wants the upcoming state party convention moved from the Green Valley Ranch over its owner's support of Senator Harry Reid

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/26/2010

Australian Political Challenge: PM Kevin Rudd VS Julia Gillard

Politics, media, new media website portals and gambling do mix.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Jun/23/2010

Did Sarah Palin Get a Boob Job? You can Bet on it.

Did Sarah Palin Get a Boob Job? You can Bet on it.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/21/2010

Root: “Now Poker Players Have Voice in Leadership”

Wayne Allyn Root, the 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee, has been elected to the Libertarian National Committee, finishing first in a field of 13 candidates to win the seat. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/03/2010

Poker Pro Doyle Brunson Blasts Obama Over Vegas Remarks

In his weekly blog posting, legendary poker pro Doyle Brunson did not hold back expressing how he really felt about President Barack Obama.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/01/2010

A Fowl of the Law: Ban on Chicken Suits at Polling Places Stands

Ban on chicken suits at polling places still stands in the state of Nevada.  Secretary of State Ross Miller refused Wednesday to lift his ban preventing people dressed in chicken suits from coming

Submitted by Guest on, May/27/2010

Rand Paul Wins Kentucky Primary

The son of online gambling supporter and former US Presidential candidate Ron Paul, Rand Paul, has decisively won the Kentucky Republican Primary and is widely being hailed as the first big winner

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/18/2010

Barney Frank: “F*** You Hank (Paulson)!”

Online gambling crusader and the House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank (D - Mass.) Barney Frank, reportedly told Treasury Secretary Hank Paulsen to essentially "F*** Off!" but wa

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/17/2010

A Rand Paul Win a Win for Online Gambling

While it is not exactly known what if any stance Kentucky Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul might have in regard to online gambling, one can only speculate he is not against such activity.  Pa

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/17/2010

Betting Market: Elena Kagan US Supreme Court Justice Pick

CNN confirmed Sunday night that President Barack Obama will be picking U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan as U.S. Supreme Court nominee.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/09/2010

More Than £40 Million Bet on UK Elections

Millions of dollars have been bet on the UK elections outcome with most of the money being wagered on a hung parliament or Conservative majority, papers in London were reporting on Thursday.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/06/2010

Obama Top Recipient of BP Dollars

US President Barack Obama was the biggest recipient of BP dollars in 2008, according to reports that surfaced on Wednesday.

Submitted by Guest on, May/05/2010

41 Injured in Macau May Day Rally

HONG KONG (AFP) - Clashes that broke out during a May Day rally in Macau injured 41 people, including two journalists and 32 policemen, the gambling hub's government said Sunday.

"Some protesters did not follow the route specified earlier by the police and clashed with the officers, resulting in injuries to 41 people -- three members of the public, two journalists, four protesters and 32 policemen," the statement said.

Three people -- a member of the public, a protester and a policeman -- were hospitalised, it added.

Submitted by Guest on, May/02/2010

Political Betting: Obama Cheating, Sarah Palin Drill Baby Drill

The National Enquire is coming out with a story that suggests US President Barack Obama is cheating on his wife Michelle with fundraiser Vera Baker.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/01/2010

Homeschool to Harvard: Root Calls Teachers Unions Demand Sham

Wayne Allyn Root, 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee and a frequent contributor to the Gambling911.com website, discusses the success of homeschooling his own children and states:  "T

Submitted by Wayne Allyn Root on, Apr/30/2010

Australia Heads to Washington to Talk Net Censorship

Australian government officials were meeting in Washington to discuss proposed Web filters that has incurred the ire of the Obama Administration.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/23/2010

Odds on Elena Kagan as Next US Supreme Court Justice

The betting markets give Elena Kagan a 41 percent chance of being sworn in as the next US Supreme Court Justice.  That's what the customers at intrade.com are

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/22/2010

Google Government Requests Tool Launched to Fight Censorship

Internet, news media and data giant, Google Inc, has launched... get ready for it.... Google Government Requests Tool.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Apr/21/2010

Wayne Root Headlines Tea Party: Will Appear on Fox News

Gambling911.com Special Contributor and best-selling author, Wayne Allyn Root, will appear on FOX News Channel on "FOX & Friends" the #1 rated morning show on cable TV on Thursday Ap

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/14/2010

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