Politics
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
Smart Money on Jeb Bush, Not Donald Trump Says Bookmaker
Bookmaker.ag, the oldest established North American-facing online sportsbook, thinks that Donald Trump is far from a shoo-in to be the Republican nominee for U.S. President despite his runaway poll numbers.
Bookmaker reports that there has been a lot of action leading up to Thursday’s first GOP debate.
Trump Will Call Someone an Idiot, Moron at First Ever GOP Debate: Latest Odds
BetOnline was offering odds on whether GOP US Presidential candidate Donald Trump will call someone an idiot or moron at the first Republican debate for the 2016 elections.
Anyone Offering Betting Odds on First GOP Debate? Trump Odds Now Up
Say what you will about Donald Trump. He’s a bona fide star. Many believe that his mere presence during Thursday night’s first 2016 GOP debate will result in historic ratings for any U.S. Presidential debate.
Presidential Candidate Donald Trump and Gambling: What is His Record?
A dismal failure on all fronts, Gambling911.com can reveal
Four years ago, Gambling 911 profiled the candidates running for President of the United States in regard to their views on gambling issues.
Trump Gives Out Personal Cell Phone Number of RAWA Co-Author Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham may be getting plenty of angry texts and cell phone calls from those in the online gambling world as fellow Republican candidate for US President Donald Trump gave out Graham’s number during a gathering in the Palmetto State early Tuesday.
Donald Trump Still Pays 14-1 Odds to be Nominated US Republican Candidate
Real estate mogul and reality star Donald Trump is now leading in some polls among Republican candidates for U.S. President yet oddsmakers have failed to catch on, thus providing some excellent value for gamblers should The Donald continue to build momentum.
Bernie Sanders Now at 14-1 Odds of Becoming Next President at BetOnline
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders was now listed at 14-1 odds of becoming the next President of the United States, BetOnline.ag has revealed.
Bernie Sanders US Presidential Odds: Creeps Up Five Points in Last 24 Hours
Democratic Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders campaign for President of the United States continues to gain momentum with a 5 point slashing of his odds over the past 24 hours at Sportsbook.ag. He was now listed at 20-1 odds of becoming the new U.S. President. Only Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton (+105), Republicans Jeb Bush (4-1), Scott Walker (10-1) and Marco Rubio (12-1) had shorter odds of winning.
US Presidential Odds Updated: Hillary Clinton Loses Ground, Bernie Sanders 25-1
Sportsbook.ag has released updated US Presidential odds with front runner Hillary Clinton now under EVEN odds for the first time and Democrat Bernie Sanders gaining some serious ground at 25-1.
Paddy Power: Greek Referendum ‘Wildly Wrong’
Online gambling website Paddy Power was so sure that the Greek people would vote in favor of austerity that they made early payouts to those who wagered on this likelihood.
Paddy Power was wrong as 61 percent of the Greek population overwhelmingly voted “no” for austerity.
Tory MP Zac Goldsmith Backed Bookie Fitzdares Limited Near Going Bust
An upstart bookie firm baked by Tory MP Zac Goldsmith is on the verge of going bust after losing £115,000 in the 12 months to June 30 last year.
Odds of a Donald Trump Apology for Calling Mexicans ‘Rapists’: Pretty Good
Will businessman and now US Presidential candidate Donald Trump apologize for making disparaging comments about Mexicans? Gambling911.com believes an official apology will come before July 10 with odds of an apology at -115.
'No Agenda' in Marco Rubio Backing of Adelson Web Gambling Bill, Candidate Says
Florida Senator and U.S. Presidential hopeful Republican Marco Rubio insists his recent support of a measure to ban most forms of online gambling at the federal level has nothing to do with the man who is pushing said legislation, GOP mega donor and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
The Restoration of America’s Wire Act, drafted by another Republican Presidential hopeful South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, was introduced in the U.S. Senate last week. Rubio brings much higher name recognition to that piece of legislation.
Australian Politics Infiltrated by Italian Mafia, Investigation Suggests
In a shocking report published Monday, it was revealed that Italy’s Calabrian mafia, known as 'Ndrangheta, used a number of well-known donors to parties on both sides of the Australian political divide to legitimise its activities.
RAWA Online Gambling Prohibition Bills Gains Little Traction in Congress
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Utah Republican Representative Jason Chaffetz this week introduced legislation that would ultimately ban most forms of Web gambling at the federal level. But their bill has failed to gain much traction in either chamber of the U.S. Congress.
Why do Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio Hate the Internet so Much?
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia- Today, Campaign for Liberty issued the following statement from C4L President John Tate strongly opposing the reintroduction of the “Restoration of America’s Wire Act,” (RAWA), S. 1668.
Rep. Barton introduces Internet Poker Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) introduced H.R. 2888, the Internet Poker Freedom Act of 2015 Thursday morning. The legislation licenses and regulates internet poker and seeks to restore the rights of people to play the “all-American” game, while at the same time protecting them from fraud. H.R. 2888 also mandates the implementation of technology that prohibits underage players, provides aid for problem gamblers, and preserves state’s rights.
Rep. Barton issued the following statement about the Internet Poker Freedom Act of 2015:
