Politics

RAWA Co-Author Stumbles After Chart Gaffe at Planned Parenthood Witch Hunt

Utah Republican Representative Jason Chaffetz seemingly wouldn’t let Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards get a word in edgewise during a Congressional grilling, which culminated with a irreprehensible error on Chaffetz part, one that he failed to correct but his quivering and lack of words spoke volumes.

Chaffetz is one of the co-authors of Restore Americas Wire Act (RAWA), a piece of legislation that looks to ban most forms of online gambling in the United States.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/30/2015

NRA Could be Next Group Up in Arms Over Online Gambling Prohibition Bill

The right to bear arms could be threatened should the Restoration of America’s Wire Act (RAWA) be enacted. 

Bob Adelmann of the New American suggests this is a very likely possibility. 

Two GOP Presidential candidates, Marco Rubio and Lindsey Graham, are behind the Internet gambling prohibition bill that is being pushed by GOP mega donor and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson. 

Adelmann writes:

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/29/2015

Ben Carson Surge Not Reflected in the Odds

Despite a recent surge in the GOP race for U.S. President by neurosurgeon Ben Carson, oddsmakers still have him in double digits at 15-1.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/29/2015

Trump Hood Ornaments Were Product of the Mob Claims Smoking Gun

Signature hood ornaments for the 1988 Trump Golden Series and Trump Executive Series model limousines were products of convicted mobsters, claims the Smoking Gun.

From the Smoking Gun:

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/23/2015

Donald Trump Sees Epic Drop in Odds in Just Under 48 Hours

Real estate mogul Donald Trump has seen his odds to be the GOP nominee for U.S. President fall from just shy of 2-1 to 4-1 in a matter of hours Monday.

The sudden shift comes as polls now show Trump is losing steam while fellow candidate and former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina pushed into double digits this week, according to a post-debate CNN poll.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Sep/21/2015

Carly Fiorina Number Two Status Sees Odds Slashed to 10-1

If you think Carly Fiorina will win the GOP nomination for the 2016 U.S. Presidential candidate, now is the time to place that future wager.  That’s because her odds have dropped from 12-1 and 10-1 and are expected to continue being slashed. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/21/2015

How Jeb Bush Blocked Donald Trump From Operating a Casino in Florida

(Associated Press) - Jeb Bush said during last week’s Republican presidential debate that Donald Trump wanted casino gambling in Florida. Donald Trump said “I did not.”

“I promise, if I wanted it, I would have gotten it,” Trump told Bush during the exchange. Bush replied, “No way, man.”

But the fact is, Trump wanted it and didn’t get it under the Bush administration, despite donating money to the state Republican Party and Bush.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/20/2015

Carly Fiorina Leaps in Polls: Odds Stay Steady at 12-1

Despite her sudden rise in the polls following a highly lauded debate performance Wednesday night, GOP U.S. Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina remained at 12-1 odds of becoming the Republican nominee this weekend.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/19/2015

Report: Trump Lied About Not Wanting a Casino in Florida

(Associated Press) - Jeb Bush said during Wednesday night's Republican presidential debate that Donald Trump wanted casino gambling in Florida. Donald Trump said "I did not."

"I promise, if I wanted it, I would have gotten it," Trump told Bush during the exchange. Bush replied, "No way, man."

But the fact is, Trump wanted it and didn't get it under the Bush administration, despite donating money to the state Republican Party and Bush.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/17/2015

All Bets on Carly Fiorina: Jumps Ahead of Ben Carson at Sportsbook

Following a highly praised GOP debate performance Wednesday night, U.S. Presidential candidate and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has seen her odds slashed from 20-1 to 12-1 over the past 24 hours at Sportsbook.ag.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/17/2015

Carly Fiorina May Have Killed It Again With Second Solid Debate Performance

Once again, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina took down the house at the second 2016 GOP Presidential debate.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/16/2015

Carly Fiorina Latest Odds at 15-1: Could be Slashed After Debate

While Republican U.S. Presidential candidate and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has seen her odds slashed in recent weeks following a highly lauded first debate appearance, one might anticipate a further reduction in her current 15-1 price at Sportsbook.ag following Wednesday night’s second GOP debate. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Sep/16/2015

Second GOP Presidential Debate Ratings Betting Odds

Gambling911.com has released odds on the CNN GOP Presidential Debate, the second in just over one month.  Will David Mason of BetOnline offer odds on the OVER/UNDER viewers for Wednesday’s CNN GOP Presidential Debate?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/15/2015

Ben Carson Gaining on Donald Trump in GOP Nominee for US President Race

Neurosurgeon Ben Carson is gaining on real estate mogul Donald Trump in the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.

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Both men are the only two GOP U.S. Presidential candidates in double digits.

The next Republican debate was set to be held Wednesday evening on CNN.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/15/2015

Things Get Ugly as Trump Blasts Fiorina: ‘Look at That Face!’

Odds continue to improve for two outsider GOP U.S. Presidential candidates, both of whom have begun to target one another.

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/10/2015

Trump Nearly Catches Bush at Sportsbooks: Carson Tied in Iowa Polls

Good news for Republican U.S. Presidential candidate and neurosurgeon Ben Carson as he is now tied with frontrunner real estate mogul Donald Trump in the Iowa polls.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Sep/01/2015

Would a Third President Bush be Good for Gambling?

Gambling911.com examines the candidate’s record.

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At most online gambling sites that offer political betting, former Florida governor John E. "Jeb" Bush is still the odds-on favorite to win the 2016 Republican nomination for President of the United States.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/30/2015

More Trump Megyn Kelly Tweets, Ailes Demands Apology, Odds Slashed

As the Donald Trump vs. Megyn Kelly feud continues, the real estate mogul’s odds have been cut even further to become the GOP nominee for U.S. President in 2016. Trump would pay out $350 for every $100 bet.  Jeb Bush remained the favorite at 2/1 odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/25/2015

Presidential Candidate Scott Walker a Hypocrite on Gambling

When it comes to gambling, Wisconsin governor and Republican Presidential candidate Scott Walker can be described in one word.

Hypocrite.

As in, say one thing and do another.

Or more specifically, as in speaking out against political donations from casino interests, but then accepting political donations from those same casino interests.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/24/2015

Joe Biden US Presidential Odds Shorten on News He Could Get Into Race

The White House spoke candidly early Monday afternoon regarding a potential U.S. Vice President Joe Biden run for President in 2016.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/24/2015

Bookies, Gamblers Not Betting on Trump to Become Republican Nominee

The polls may have real estate tycoon Donald Trump well ahead of the other GOP contenders to become the Republican nominee for US President.  Don’t tell that to gamblers or the bookmakers who base their odds on player action.

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/19/2015

New Video Set to Expose Sheldon Adelson, US Presidential Hopeful Lindsey Graham

A new video is set to premier on The Tim James Show which looks to expose the hypocrisy of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and his push to prohibit online gambling.

Adelson is the brainchild behind legislation introduced by South Carolina Republican Senator and U.S. Presidential hopeful Lindsey Graham as well as Utah Republican Representative Jason Chaffetz.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/18/2015

Presidential Candidate John Kasich Involved in Ohio Gambling Controversy

Ohio governor John Kasich was late getting into the race for the Republican nomination for President of the United States, but he's already one of the leaders in the polls.

Add to that the fact that he's governor of a state that's key for the Republicans--no Republican in the history of the U.S. has ever been elected President without winning Ohio--and you realize that Kasich winning the Presidency is a real possibility.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/17/2015

Donald Trump Once Wanted to Go to War With NFL

GOP Presidential candidate and current frontrunner Donald Trump will be featured Thursday on a special “Rachel Maddow” archives show (MSNBC 9 pm EST) that includes footage of the Donald discussing how he wished to go to war with the might National Football League.

That didn’t exactly work out.

Trump is seen in the 1980’s footage discussing his purchase of the New York area's USFL team, the New Jersey Generals.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/12/2015

Of All The Presidential Candidates, Chris Christie is the Most Gambling-Friendly

This is one article in an ongoing Gambling 911 series on 2016 Presidential candidates and their views on gambling issues.

Of all the candidates running for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is by far the most gambling-friendly.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/11/2015

Iowa, New Hampshire Polls Show Surge for Trump, Fiorina, Kasich: Latest GOP Odds

Scott Walker appears to be losing ground in Iowa as Donald Trump picks up the lead according to a new Suffolk University poll conducted August 7-10 immediately following Thursdays first GOP debate.  Scott has dropped to second place at 12%.  Trump was coming in at 17%.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/11/2015

Donald Trump Would be ‘Whiner in Chief’ as Odds Drop Off a Bit

Appearing on CNN Tuesday morning as part of a media blitz that included Fox News, GOP frontrunner for US President Donald Trump admitted he was the “Biggest Whiner”.

"I do whine because I want to win, and I'm not happy about not winning, and I am a whiner, and I keep whining and whining until I win," he said on CNN.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/11/2015

Trump: ‘Megyn Kelly Should Apologize to Me’ After ‘Blood From Wherever’ Flap

GOP Presidential candidate and current frontrunner Donald Trump believes he is owed an apology from Fox News anchor and debate moderator Megyn Kelly after being asked about past disparaging remarks he has made against women, including calling television personality Rosie O’Donnell a “fat slob”.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/10/2015

Donald Trump 5-1 Odds of Becoming Republican Nominee Following GOP Debate

After Thursday night’s first GOP 2016 Presidential debate, real estate mogul and reality star Donald Trump continued to come in with short 5-1 odds of being nominated the Republican candidate.  Only Jeb Bush (2-1) and Scott Walker (4-1) had shorter odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/09/2015

Donald Trump and the Mob: His Ties are Extensive According to Report

Last week, Chris Frates, CNN Investigative Correspondent, published an intriguing report on real estate mogul and GOP Presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s dealings with the Mob

Trump's alleged ties to New York and Philadelphia crime families go back decades and have been recounted in a book, newspapers and government records, Frates notes.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/07/2015

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