Herman Cain to Drop Out of US Presidential Race at 45 percent
The prediction markets at intrade.com have GOP US Presidential candidate Herman Cain with odds set at 45 percent of dropping out of the US Presidential race before December 31.
The market has given the former Godfathers Pizza CEO a 1 percent chance of becoming the nominee to represent the Republican party in 2012.
Bad News for Online Gambling: Foe Maxine Waters to Replace Supporter Barney Frank
Bad news for bettors!
It could be rocky Waters ahead!
U.S. Congressman Barney Frank made news this week when he announced he won't seek re-election and will retire at the end of his current two-year term, which expires on December 31, 2012.
The news was of particular interest to those in the online gambling community, as Frank has been the leading proponent among elected government officials for the legalization of online gambling in the U.S.
He wasn't just a proponent though.
Barney Frank Won’t Run for Reelection: Online Poker Sector Must Act Fast
The online poker and gambling industry as a whole is about to lose one of its greatest allies as Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank has announced he will not be running for reelection in 2012.
Super Committee Failure Means Online Poker Won’t be Hitching a Ride
Supporters of legislation that would make online poker legal in the United States had hoped to have their bill attached to a so-called Super Committee financial reduction measure, but the prospects of this happening appear close to zero at this point.
It’s not so much that the online poker measure couldn’t somehow latch itself onto the deficit-reduction bill. Instead, the Super Committee was about to declare failure on Monday.
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US Presidential Hopeful Ron Paul Polling 2nd in Iowa (Video)
GOP hopeful and someone who has vehemently pushed for legalized online gambling in the US over recent years, Ron Paul, is polling 2nd in Iowa after Herman Cain. This isn’t a distant second, it’s extremely close.
Newt Gingrich Latest Odds to get GOP Nomination
Newt Gingrich has shot up the polls and is trailing just behind Mitt Romney in recent polls. The surge has accompanied Herman Cain’s drop in the polls after a handful of women alleged sexual harassment during the late 1990’s while Cain headed up the National Restaurant Association.
Gingrich still had some value at 4/1 odds at Sportsbook.com, which allows for wagering on the Internet.
Rick Perry Hates Gambling But Bets World Series
Texas Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Rick Perry, who has repeatedly said he is against all forms of gambling, has been telling what's known in Texas as a tall tale.
A tall tale--a polite way to say a lie--about gambling, no less.
Gambling911.com, as part of its continuing series on how the Presidential candidates stand on gambling issues, last month reported how Perry, during his tenure as governor of Texas, has opposed the expansion of gambling at every turn in the Lone Star State.
Mormon Church Hates Gambling: Mormon Politics Does Not
Two of the contenders for the Republican nomination for President of the United States are members of the Mormon religion: former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and former Utah governor Jon Huntsman.
Other top American politicians are also Mormons, including Harry Reid, a Democrat who is a U.S. senator from Nevada and the Majority Leader in the U.S. Senate.
With Mormons in such positions of political power, Gambling911.com readers might be wondering just what is the Mormon position on gambling?
The short answer: they're against it.
Another President Bush: Jeb Hates Gambling (Sometimes)
Bush for President?
No, not that one.
He served two terms and can't serve any more.
And not his father either, who served one term and then was kicked out of office by the voters.
The Bush who's generating some political buzz on the presidential front these days is none other than the "other" Bush--Jeb Bush--who served as governor of Florida from 1998-2006 and is the 43rd President's older brother and the 41st President's son.
Black This Out Ron Paul Money Bomb October 19
With Ron Paul running for US President once again, the fine folks assisting with his campaign and various grass roots efforts will be working with Gambling911.com to deliver all the latest news.
Ron Paul, the long time Republican Congressman from Texas, has given a number of interviews to Gambling911.com. While not an active supporter of gambling per se, Dr. Paul is very much in favor of legalized online poker as a right of US citizens and has actually co-sponsored bills in the past along with Democrat Barney Frank.
Marco Rubio as Vice-President: A Bad Bet for All Concerned
Regardless of who wins the Republican nomination for President of the United States, the most talked about name for Vice-President on the G.O.P. ticket is Florida Senator Marco Rubio.
Rubio, 40, from suburban Miami, started his political career as a local legislator, serving as a Miami City Commissioner.
He then moved up to the state legislature, serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives and eventually rising to the post of Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.
In 2010 he was elected to the U.S. Senate.
Chris Christie Confirms He Won’t Be Running
Despite the GOP’s pressure to get New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to join the race to run for US President, Christie confirmed once again he will not be running.
Fox News broke the story Tuesday afternoon.
The GOP has expressed concerns over the current pool of candidates, in particular Texas Governor Rick Perry, who was widely panned for his performance at last week’s Republican debate.
Odds on the Next US President Have Obama at Even, Romney at 2 to 1
Sportsbook.com has released updated odds on the next US President with just over a year until the highly anticipated elections. (see all Elections odds here under EXOTICS)
North America’s biggest online sportsbook in terms of overall volume anticipates heavy betting action over the next few months that will help to adjust these odds further.
Gary Johnson’s Neighbor’s Dog Most Memorable Moment of Republican Debate
A relative unknown among the GOP candidates for US President, Gary Johnson, offered up one of the most famous lines of all the Republican debates thus far.
When asked about President Obama’s economic policy, the former New Mexico Governor responded: “My neighbor’s dog has created more shovel ready projects than this administration has”.
Most of his colleagues on stage had a good laugh at that one.
Johnson hasn’t appeared in many debates and – while we are on the subject of dogs – he’s considered one of the biggest underdogs.
Mike Bloomberg for President: On Gambling Issues, He’s No Sure Bet
U.S. President Barack Obama, a Democrat up for re-election next year, has plummetting poll numbers so his re-election is anything but assured.
Chris Christie Says He Supports Gambling, But Does He?
Gambling911.com has previously reported on the major Republican presidential candidates' records on gambling issues.
We revealed how Texas Governor Rick Perry, Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney would be no friend to the gambling industry should any of them be elected President of the United States, all of them having stymied or attempted to stymie the expansion of gambling during their respective political careers.
But those are all declared candidates for the presidency.
Ron Paul’s $1.6 Million Birthday Money Bomb
Ron Paul, a long time supporter of one’s right to gamble online, has managed to raise $1.6 million during his Birthday money bomb for his US Presidential campaign.
Rick Perry Gets First Major Endorsement…. From the Texas Dolly Doyle Brunson
Texas Governor Rick Perry has received his first ringing endorsement from one of his own, the Texas Dolly poker icon Doyle Brunson.
Ron Paul Nearly Wins GOP Iowa Straw Poll
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann won the GOP Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday, but Texas Congressman Ron Paul came within a percentage point of beating the Iowa-born Bachmann.
Prediction Market: Rick Perry a 32 Percent Chance of Becoming GOP Nominee for President
Prediction Market: Congress to Approve US Debt Ceiling to $15.1 Trillion by July 31 15 Percent Chance
Michele Bachmann Near 15 Percent Chance of Winning Republican Nomination
Michele Bachmann has managed to more than double her chances of winning the GOP nomination for the 2012 US Presidential election.
Michele Bachmann Odds of Winning Iowa Caucus Now Greater Than 50 Percent
The Intrade crowd has Tea Party darling Michele Bachmann’s chances of winning the Iowa caucus just slightly better than 50 percent and perhaps with good reason.
Iowa kicks off the primary and caucus season and Ms. Bachmann certainly has the edge there. She was born and, for a brief time, raised in Iowa. Her family of "Norwegian Lutheran Democrats" moved to Minnesota while she was still young. Her ties to Iowa’s Evangelical voters should also boost her chances there.
Bachmann officially announced her campaign on Monday (June 27).
Wayne Allyn Root: Weiner Gone Wild
Former Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee and regular Gambling911.com contributor Wayne Allyn Root spouts off on Anthony Weiner.
#1) WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION:
Anthony Weiner Resigning: 99.2 Percent of Gambling Public was Right
