Politics
Root on CNBC: Stands Up For Small Business
Gambling911.com frequent contributor and 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee, Wayne Allyn Root, was featured on a segment of CNBC Thursday. Root squared off against former Clinton Presiden
Barney Frank Present During Pot Bust
A leading opponent for the online poker industry, Congressman Barney Frank, was present when his partner's home was raided during a pot bust in 2007. The story came out in the Boston Globe last w
Corzine Will Continue to Fight NJ Sports Betting Ban
Undaunted by his electoral defeat, Gov. Jon S. Corzine will proceed with his plan to join a legal battle to bring sports betting to New Jersey, according to his office.
On Monday, a day before Corzine lost the election to Republican rival Chris Christie, a federal judge had allowed Corzine until Nov. 12 to file a complaint against a 17-year ban on sports wagering, overruling resistance from the federal Department of Justice.
Unemployment Hits 10.2%: Obama on Path to Economic Ruin
Wayne Allyn Root is a regular Gambling911.com commentator who offers his assessment on unemployment numbers hitting 10.2 percent and his outspoken views on President Obama.
Wayne Allyn Root: Citizen’s Revolution Has Begun
Wayne Allyn Root was the 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate and a frequent contributor to the Gambling911.com website. He supports legalized online gambling. His views do no
Rand Paul Shakes Up Establishment in Kentucky
With the Kentucky Senate primaries just 6 months away, Republican Rand Paul has begun to pull ahead of Secretary of State Trey Grayon in the GOP U.S. Senate primary.
For the online gambling industry, this race is considered significant on two fronts. One, Governor Steve Beshear has been at the forefront of a case whereby he attempted to seize 141 online gambling domain names last October. The industry has been waging war with Beshear in a Kentucky Supreme Court.
Chris Christie Win in New Jersey Won’t Hurt Sports Betting Suit
Following a decision by a New Jersey court on Monday, Governor Jon Corzine was granted permission to join a much ballyhooed law suit to legalize online sports betting in that state. The only prob
New Jersey Gubernatorial Race Odds Close
Gamblers at the online betting exchange intrade.com believe there is a 40 percent chance that Democrat Jon Corzine will win the New Jersey gubernatorial race.
Campbell Brown Calls Out White House on Fox News Bias
CNN's Campbell Brown reported on the White House attempt to label Fox News as some type of "bias news media". Good for her. So what if Fox News offers more of a "Conservative&quo
Wayne Root "The Conscience of a Libertarian" Hits #1
The Wayne Allyn Root book "The Conscience of a Libertarian" has just hit
Virginia Gubernatorial Race: 95% Chance of Republican Win
If gamblers have anything to say about the Virginia Gubernatorial race, Republican candidate Bob McDonnell will win, possibly in a landslide.
Jon Kyl "No" Vote for Women Again
First he lashed out at the idea of women getting healthcare coverage for maternity, now Arizona Republican Senator and online gambling antagonist Jon Kyl is at it again. This time he has voted ag
Rand Paul: The Kentucky Positive for Online Gambling
While much of the talk surrounding the Commonwealth of Kentucky within the online gambling sector has dealt with Governor Stephen Beshear's failed attempt to seize some 141 domain names related to
Jon Kyl Not Insensitive to Women Says Pro Life Group
Following a debate about healthcare whereby Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl lashed out that he did not need maternity care, women's groups quickly went on the offensive, backed heavily by the
Betting Market Predicts More Troops to Afghanistan
If the betting market has anything to say about it, US President Barack Obama will send more troops to war-torn Afghanistan, over 10,000 before December 31, 2009 to be more precise.
Rush Limbaugh, Freedom and the NFL by Wayne Root
With all this talk about Right Wing commentator Rush Limbaugh potentially buying the lowly St.
Obama Nobel Peace Prize Paid 25/1 Odds
The odds of US President Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 turned out to be pretty steep, ranging anywhere from 18/1 to 25/1 depending on the online bookmaker. Paddy Power and Be
Florida vs. LSU Betting Preview
Carrie Stroup here reporting for Gambling911.com with your much anticipated Florida vs. LSU betting preview.
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Unemployment Extensions Stopped by Jon Kyl
Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl has been in the news quite a bit of late.
Kyl The Caveman: Women Storm Jon Kyl Office
The backlash from Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl's remarks about his "not needing maternity insurance" could be detrimental not only to his own future but to that of his state colleag
Root: Obama Olympic Rejection Weapon of Mass Distraction
Gambling911.com special contributor and 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate, Wayne Allyn Root, discusses President Obama's Chicago Olympic rejection as only Wayne Allyn Root can.
Health Insurance Reform: A Message From Barney Frank
Congressman Barney Frank, a friend to the online gambling industry, has his work cut out for him these days with Health Insurance Reform taking center stage.
Wayne Root on US Congress: They All Lie
We Don't Need Civility Towards Our Political Leaders; We Need Rage!
We Need to Limit Our Politicians to Two Terms- One in Office, One in Prison!
Online Gambling Foe Jon Kyl Election Day Woes
Arizona Republican and the number two GOP leader, Senator Jon Kyl, may have trouble come Election Day. The good news for Kyl is that the Election Day in question won't be until 2012. The bad ne
Barney Frank: Odds of Healthcare Reform Passing
Front and center of healthcare reform is none other than House Financial Services Chairman, Democrat Barney Frank. Congressman Frank also happens to be an advocate for legalizing online gambling.
Wayne Root: The Big Obama Healthcare Lie
Gambling911.com special contributor and 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate, Wayne Allyn Root, claims among other things that Obama saying healthcare won't add to our budget defici
Obama to Take Control of the Internet?
CNet News reported on something interesting this past week. A bill was being proposed that would give the White House power to disconnect private sector computers from the Internet. Say what?
Jon Corzine Still Has Support From Betting Market
One incumbent who appears to be in trouble is New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, a Democrat. Seeking re-election in November, Corzine has fallen behind Republican challenger Chris Christie.
The Intrade.com market currently gives the Republican candidate a 55.0% chance of becoming Governor of the Garden State, while Corzine has a 45.0% probability of being re-elected.
New Jersey last elected a Republican Governor back in 1997. Right now the market points to 2009 being the end of this particular drought for the GOP.
Health Care Reform to be Defeated Says Betting Market
According to the Intrade.com market a public health insurance option looks set for defeat.
Root: Government Run Healthcare Just Like the Post Office
Wayne Allyn Root, a regular contributor to the Gambling911.com website and the former Vice Presidential runningmate of the Libertarian party, says President Obama has finally got i
