Politics
Upset in Atlantic City Mayoral Race One More Reason for Christie to Celebrate
Republican Don Guardian stunned almost everyone in an upset win to unseat longtime incumbent Mayor Democrat Lorenzo Langford. Guardian was a long shot to win in the seaside gambling mecca.
Poker Player, Two-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner Frank Kassela to Run For Congress
Poker pro Frank Kassela has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Oct. 24 to run as a Democrat in the 3rd Congressional District that consists of Henderson and rural areas of southern Clark County, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal. Kassela was once a Republican, changing his party affiliation on October 22, primarily citing his frustration with the GOP’s handling of a government shutdown.
New York Governor, Others Receive $3.3 Mil From Gambling Interests
ALBANY, N.Y. — (Associated Press) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has received $361,500 and the state Legislature has raked in more than $1 million from gambling interests leading up to the Nov. 5 casino referendum which is being challenged in court, according to a new report.
Paddy Power Odds: ‘US Government Shutdown Will Not Last More Than 7 Days’
Gambling911.com has received significant traffic for odds on a US Government shutdown, but being a news site, we don’t actually take such bets. We’ll leave that to the fine folks over at Paddy Power, who, ironically, do not accept wagers from US bettors.
Washington Campaign Director Charged With Embezzlement: Gambled Away Funds
(Reuters) - The former head of a Democratic Party fundraising committee in Washington state has been charged with embezzling up to $300,000 in campaign contributions to feed a gambling habit, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Mass Congressman Owes Attorneys After Fighting Offshore Gambling Claims
US Representative John F. Tierney of Massachusetts has set up a legal defense fund to help pay for attorneys utilized while defending himself from allegations that he failed to disclose funds derived from his brother-in-law’s offshore gambling business.
Governor Opposed to North Carolina Casino Project
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — (Associated Press) - Gov. Pat McCrory says he has strong concerns about a Native American tribe's plans to build a gambling casino on land along a busy North Carolina interstate.
The South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation has filed an application with federal officials to buy 16 acres near Kings Mountain for a planned gambling casino the tribe says would create thousands of new jobs. That was the first step in a long process to build a casino just across the border from South Carolina in North Carolina.
John McCain iPhone Poker Playing Spoofs on Jon Stewart, Conan (Video)
As Gambling911.com has been reporting on all week, Arizona Senator John McCain was photographed playing poker on his iPhone during a 3-plus hour Senate Subcommittee hearing on the looming US attack on Syria.
The media has been all over this story….and now, so too are the late night comedians.
John McCain iPhone Poker Gaffe Goes Viral on G911
It’s one of the most talked about articles to ever appear on the Gambling911.com website – Arizona Republican Senator John McCain caught playing online poker on his iPhone during a Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Syria.
Online Bookmaker Paddy Power Sponsors Dennis Rodman 2nd North Korea Trip
Paddy Power, the UK’s third largest bookmaker, is sponsoring former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s trip to North Korea. It is Rodman’s second trip to the “Hermit Kingdom” in so many months.
John McCain Caught Playing Online Poker On His iPhone During Syria Hearing
Arizona Republican Senator John McCain was caught playing online poker on his smartphone during a Senate Subcommittee hearing to discuss possible military intervention in Syria.
“I lost thousands of dollars, “ Senator John McCain said during an interview on CNN.
He then clarified it was actually “free money”, although it took a few seconds to elaborate further.
Harry Reid Says MLB Should Let Pete Rose Into Hall of Fame
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) on Monday proclaimed that disgraced former Major League Baseball player Pete Rose should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The league imposed a lifelong ban from Baseball on Rose, the all-time hits leader, for his gambling on sports nearly 24 years ago.
Politician, Poker Player Stuart Wheeler Implies Women Need to Go Back to the Kitchen
UKIP Treasurer Stuart Wheeler has come under fire for suggesting that women are not competitive enough and, as such, don’t have much of a place in the board room.
Women's failure to beat men at chess, bridge and poker means that companies should not be forced to give them seats on boards, Wheeler suggests.
“I would just like to challenge the idea that it is necessary to have a lot of women or a particular number on a board.
Indicted Online Poker Processor Chad Elie Tells All (Video)
One of the individuals charged with processing payments for online poker site Full Tilt Poker and two other rooms claims to have witnessed inappropriate funds transfers between Mark Shurtleff, John Swallow and indicted businessman Jeremy Johnson.
Elie, who was named as part of a series of sweeping indictments in April of 2011 and served five months prison time for bank fraud, sat down with the Salt Lake City Weekly to discuss the matter.
Poker Pros Sexting Names a la ‘Carlos Danger’ AKA Anthony Weiner
So a lot of people are wondering, what would their sexting names be in the wake of New York City Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner being revealed as none other than Carlos Danger.
Carlos Danger Odds of Becoming Next NYC Mayor Unchanged in Last 24 Hours
The odds of Carlos Danger (AKA Anthony Weiner) being elected as the next New York City Mayor have remained unchanged since BetOnline released the number nearly 24 hours ago.
Royal Baby Name Favorite George Wins Out: Bookies Lose
Prince William and Kate’s new bundle of joy now has a name, and the favorite among oddsmakers has won out.
George Alexander Louis is the birth name given to the Royal Baby. This was the near even-odds favorite amongst bookmakers, who likely took a bit of a hit with this wager.
Anthony Weiner Odds to Become NYC Mayor Following Latest Scandal
BetOnline has released updated odds on Anthony Weiner’s odds to be elected the next New York City Mayor following news of yet another sexting scandal.
Betting on the Royal Baby Exceeds $1.5 Million
The bookies have at least one more day to keep the bets coming in on the name of Prince William and his wife Kate’s newborn. A name will not be selected on Tuesday, it was revealed following the first appearance of the royal baby.
Royal Baby Name Predictions from Mommy Woo – Latest Odds
For those of you looking to place a bet on the name of the Royal baby, here are a few predictions from Yours Truly, Mommy of a one year old, Jenny Woo.
George at 7/4 was the odds-on favorite and, while conventional, who names their kid George in this day and age? A little too conventional if you ask us. Then again, Princess Diana did name her second child Harry when that name was a little out of vogue.
Royal Baby Name Betting: George, James, Alexander Among Favorites
Thank you Prince William and Kate for helping the online bookmakers fill a void during what is typically a slow betting season as hundreds of thousands of bets are being taken on the Royal baby and what his name might be.
Ladbrokes Takes 50,000 Bets on Royal Baby’s Name: Won’t be Alexandra
One of the UK’s biggest online bookmakers confirms having taken approximately 50,000 bets on the name of the newborn Royal baby.
Prince William and his wife Kate announced the birth of their son Monday evening local time. The name, however, was yet to be disclosed. Most of the early wagers were coming in on Alexandra, however, it can already be assumed punters lost out with that one being that they did not have a little girl.
Royal Baby Born: It’s a Boy!
Kate Middleton has given birth. The baby is a boy!
That announcement essentially canceled out the favorite among baby names, which was Alexandra.
For those out there who had bets on the weight of the Royal baby, that number came in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces.
UK bookmakers the likes of Paddy Power have admitted to making a killing on the Royal baby betting options.
Will and Kate’s First Child Baby Odds: UK Bookmakers Cashing In
Any day now and Kate Middleton’s baby should be born. The folks at Paddy Power are offering odds on everything from Will and Kate’s first child’s name, to hair colour to first word spoken.
The date of birth and weight of first child odds were also being offered.
Harry Reid Seemingly On Board With Legalized Internet Poker Legislation
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has disclosed he is indeed working with fellow Nevada Senator Dean Heller to draft new Internet poker legislation.
Reid made his comments following a Senate Subcommittee hearing on the subject Wednesday.
Terrorists Using Online Gambling to Launder Funds Claims FOP President
A Senate Subcommittee hearing early Tuesday to discuss the legalization of real money online gambling also addressed fears over terrorism.
“There are indications that terrorists in Afghanistan have been using online gaming to launder their funds,” said Chuck Canterbury, national director of the Fraternal Order of Police. “There is no legal or regulatory framework for law enforcement to shut down this activity.”
Joe Barton Hopes to Have 1 to 2 Dozen Co-Sponsors for Online Poker Bill
Texas Republican Representative Joe Barton said during a conference call Tuesday that he hopes to have between one and two dozen co-sponsors for his online poker bill, introduced last week.
He said he hopes that Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) will allow him to hold a hearing on the bill and a subcommittee markup, but he hasn't received any promises.
Senate Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Legalized Internet Gambling July 17
A Senate Subcommittee has scheduled a hearing for this coming Wednesday pertaining to the legalization of Internet gambling in the USA.
The Expansion of Internet Gambling: Assessing Consumer Protection Concerns Jul 17 2013 10:00 AM ET Russell Senate Office Building – 253 –
There will be live streaming of this hearing on the Net.
This news follows the announcement that Texas Congressman Joe Barton, a Republican, has introduced his own bill to legalize online gambling at the federal level.
- Patrick Flanagan, Gambling911.com
666: Joe Barton Online Poker Bill May be Doomed From the Onset
Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton has introduced his highly anticipated online poker bill, HR2666. It is indeed an appropriate ending set of numbers we at Gambling911.com couldn’t help but notice the irony, a la the “666”. Previous bills to legalize online gambling in the US have all pretty much gone to Hell.
Okay, so this one does actually give us some degree of hope.
Snow Job: Latest Edward Snowden Odds as Bolivia, Nicaragua, Venezuela Step Up
Bolivia, Nicaragua and Venezuela are the latest countries to offer NSA leaker Edward Snowden asylum.
Snowden is accused of leaking details of top-secret U.S. and British government mass surveillance programs to the press. He is believed to be holed up in a Russian airport currently.
Russia remained the 10/11 favorite at Paddy Power as Snowden’s eventual “permanent” home though this looks less and less likely by the day.
