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$1 Million Taken in Pope Bets at Paddy Power
Ireland-based Paddy Power revealed on Wednesday that more than $1 million was bet on the next Pope and there is little doubt Paddy witnessed a miracle as very little of that money went towards Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, the new Pope.
Bergoglio was listed at 33/1 odds at one point.
The Argentinean Cardinal was not considered among the frontrunners.
New Pope Elected: Second Day Selection Payout Odds Were 2-1
White smoke followed by bells indicated only one thing in Vatican City Wednesday evening: A new Pope has been chosen. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina has been named in a shocker as he was not among the frontrunners. He was listed at 20/1 odds.
Florida Lieutenant Governor Resigns Amidst Internet Cafe Gambling Probe
(Reuters) - Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll abruptly resigned because an Internet cafe company she once consulted for has been linked to illegal gambling, state officials said on Wednesday.
Carroll sent a brief note to Governor Rick Scott on Tuesday tendering her resignation and saying, "It has been an honor to have served the State of Florida in this capacity."
Odilo Scherer Odds Shorten to Become Next Pope
Brazil Cardinal Odilo Scherer was now among the front runners to be named next Pope with odds of 4/1. Angelo Scola or Italy remained the favorite at 5/2 at PaddyPower.com.
Angelo Scola Favorite to be Named Next Pope
We’ll know when the smoke signal rises but for now Angelo Scola of Italy was the stand alone favorite to be named next Pope at Paddy Power.
Scola was coming in at 2/1 odds.
For some time, Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana had been favored along with Scola but his odds have gotten longer at 4/1.
Tarcisio Bertone was at 5/1 while Cardinal Odilo Scherer of Brazil was new to the front runners at 7/1 odds.
Heavy Betting Action on Christoph Von Schonborn as Next Pope Says Sportsbook
While Angelo Scola has been made the new 2/1 favorite to be named next Pope at Sportsbook.com, the popular online gambling company has also reported that Christoph Von Schonborn is suddenly receiving substantial betting action.
Illinois Governor Vetoes Gambling Expansion Legislation
CHICAGO —(Associated Press) - Gov. Pat Quinn has vetoed a piece of old gambling legislation that would have added five new casinos and more slot machines.
This was lawmakers' 2011 attempt, but it didn't go to Quinn's desk until the end of session in January. Quinn had opposed the bill, saying it didn't contain enough ethical protections. He vetoed it today.
Nigeria Cardinal Francis Arinze Odds to be Named Next Pope Improve
Nigeria could provide the next Pope with Cardinal Francis Arinze’s odds improving after moving towards between 7/1 and 9/1 at some books. Now Arinze is back to 5/1 odds at BetOnline. The Nigerian Cardinal initially opened at 9/2 odds.
Next Pope Betting: Cardinals Turkson, Scola in Dead Heat, Bono at 1000-1
Ghana’s Cardinal Peter Turkson and Italy’s Cardinal Angelo Scola were both listed as 3/1 favorites to become the next Pope as the selection nears. (Pope betting odds available at BetDSI.com here)
Peter Turkson, Marc Ouellet, Angelo Scola Co-Favorites to be Named Next Pope
Peter Turkson, the Cardinal of Ghana, Marc Ouellet of Canada and Angelo Scola of Italy are each favoured to be named the next Pope to succeed retiring Pope Benedict next month.
Federal Bill on Internet Poker Coming Within Few Weeks (Video)
Speaking on the Ralston Reports Tuesday night, outgoing American Gaming Association head Frank Fahrenkopf said that a bill to legalize online poker at the federal level is likely to be introduced in the House within the next few weeks (of February 19, 2013).
Pope Betting Odds Released by Bookmaker: Country of Origin, Age
Bookmaker has gotten in on the next Pope betting odds, offering prices on his country of origin and age. Gambling911.com can also, for the first time, get a glimpse of where the action is leaning.
Pope Madness 2013: Introducing the Pope Bracket
With Pope Benedict retiring, bets are being taken on who will be the next Pope. And then there are Pope brackets.
An Iowa company has put together a bracket to keep track of all the possibilities. They have included the top 16 choices (based on Vegas odds).
Ex-San Diego Mayor $1 Billion in Gambling Losses
Former San Diego Mayor Maureen O’Connor took $2 million from a nonprofit foundation to feed a gambling addiction in which she lost more than $1 billion over an eight-year period, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Quebec Says ‘No’ to Pope Betting
The Canadian province of Quebec has laid down the law. Loto-Quebec will not be permitted to take bets on who will become the next Pope.
And the next Pope could very well be Canadian.
Next Pope Could be Black, Canadian, Say Oddsmakers
The first Black pope. That’s what the online oddsmakers are betting on.
Obama State of the Union Address 2013 Betting Odds: G911 Wish List
Gambling911.com wants President Obama State of the Union Address betting odds and we can only hope BetOnline will be offering them, especially being that they continue to offer up to $900 in FREE BETS on one’s initial deposit.
Unions Urge Chris Christie to Sign Off on Internet Gambling Bill
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has until next Thursday (February 8) to sign or veto an Internet gambling bill that currently sits on his desk. The measure would legalize Web gaming in a state with nearly 9 million people while making Atlantic City a hub for the activity. The bill’s sponsors hope to eventually expand the industry beyond New Jersey’s borders through multi-state compacts similar to that of the lottery system’s Powerball game.
Online Gambling Ally Robert Menendez Caught Up in ‘Prostitution’ Scandal
New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez denies having engaged in sexual activity with under age prostitutes in the Dominican Republic following allegations made by the Daily Caller, a conservative media outlet.
NJ Gov Chris Christie Considers ‘Conditional Veto” for Internet Gambling Bill
Roger Gros, the publisher of Global Gaming Business magazine and a longtime Atlantic City insider, is reporting that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is considering a “conditional veto” of an Internet gambling bill that currently sits on his desk. The Governor must act by next Thursday February 7 or else the bill automatically becomes law.
Gros tweeted Wednesday afternoon:
Chris Christie Expresses Concerns Over Legalized Internet Gambling in NJ
Answering a question as to whether he will sign an Internet gambling bill into law by early February, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie expressed apprehension.
Christie took questions live Tuesday night during an “Ask The Governor” session.
Interstate Online Poker in the US: Nevada Governor Sandoval’s Plea
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval wants to pass legislation that would permit Interstate online poker through the formation of compacts.
He insisted Nevada lawmakers should move forward quickly and that the Nevada Gaming Control Board create a measure eliminating Nevada's statutory barriers to interstate online poker.
"Other states are moving quickly on this issue, and I ask you to pass a bill within 30 days," he said.
Online Gambling Ally New Jersey State Sen. Raymond Lesniak to Run Again
New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak confirmed Monday he will be running again for his Democratic seat.
Lesniak is among the most ardent supporters of legalized online gambling in the state and has been instrumental in getting a bill passed that would also legalize sports betting in Atlantic City casinos.
He will continue to make this one of his top priorities moving forward.
Breaking News: Online Gambling Bill to Receive Final Approval Today
ATLANTIC CITY — (Associated Press) - New Jersey lawmakers are expected to give final approval Thursday (December 20, 2012) to a bill legalizing Internet gambling within the state's borders.
Harry Reid Concedes Federal Online Poker Bill Out for 2012
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) -- Nevada Sen. Harry Reid is declaring congressional efforts to legalize Internet poker dead for the year.
The Senate Democratic Majority Leader said Friday that proponents of an online gambling bill are out of time as the legislative session draws to a close.
Reid says he's disappointed by lawmakers' failure to reach a deal to legalize and regulate interstate gambling online.
He says he'll take up the effort again next session, along with Nevada's Republican Sen. Dean Heller.
Online Poker Bill in California to be Reintroduced Next Week Minus COPA
State Senator Roderick Wright plans to reintroduce his bill to legalize online poker in the world’s 8th largest economy of California next week, according to PokerFuse.com.
Changes to language include a “a blanket waiver of tribal sovereign immunity” as demanded by the Tribal casino operators in the state.
Past efforts to get SB 1463 passed have been met with opposition from the Tribes.
Kyl-Reid Internet Poker Bill Looks Dead Despite Enough Republican Votes
A controversial US federal Internet poker bill drafted by Senators Harry Reid (D-Nevada) and Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) appears to be going nowhere as Reid issued a pessimistic statement late Tuesday.
California Online Poker Bill to be Reintroduced in 2013
California Senator Roderick Wright will reintroduce his online poker bill (SB 1463) next month (January 2013) without amendments. The bill has previously come under fire from the powerful Tribal casinos.
From PokerUpdate.com:
Casino Kingpin Sheldon Adelson Spent $150 Million on US Presidential Election
One of the GOP’s biggest donors, Sheldon Adelson, reportedly spent $150 million in an effort to try and get Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney elected, it was revealed on Monday.
Motley Fool: Online Poker Could Help Prevent Fiscal Cliff
Travis Hoium of the Motley Fool suggested in a piece penned Wednesday November 28 that online poker could help towards preventing the so-called “fiscal cliff”.
