Politics

Ohio Open to Internet Poker: Nevada Permitted Private Testing of Poker Sites

Ohio has become the latest state exploring its options to allow residents of the Buckeye State the opportunity to play “real money” Internet poker.

“We’re exploring this topic,” Dennis Berg, interim director of the Ohio Lottery Commission, told The Cincinnati Business Journal on Wednesday. “We want to be in the forefront of being able to generate revenue for the lottery commission. But it’s a policy decision that we will not make on our own.”

Ron Paul Pays 1 to 3 Odds With 2nd Place Win in New Hampshire

Ron Paul has been declared as the 2^nd place finisher in the state of New Hampshire for their Republican Primary Tuesday night.  Paddy Power had been offering the Texas Congressman with 1 to 3 odds of winning without Mitt Romney, who easily won the state he calls his second home.

At press time, Paul appeared to be grabbing over 20 percent of the state vote after finishing a very close third in Iowa (only four percentage points behind the co-winners, Romney and Rick Santorum).  Santorum was not a major factor in the New Hampshire race. 

New Jersey Approves Sports Betting in Final Minutes

With only hours to go before a legislative session deadline, the New Jersey Assembly approved legalized sports betting in the state. 

Early in the day, the Senate had approved the measure.

Last November, voters gave the approval for legalized sports betting in the state by a 64/35 margin.   Bets could be placed on professional sporting events at Atlantic City’s 11 casinos and 4 racetracks. 

New Jersey Measure to Legalize Sports Betting Approved by Senate Lawmakers Monday

A measure to legalize sports betting in New Jersey was sent to the legislation on Monday and approved in the Senate.  New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved the referendum by more than 65 percent this past November. 

The measure would allow casinos, racetracks and some restaurants and bars to take bets on sporting events.

A legislation vote was seen as highly likely since a similar measure was approved last year prior to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoing it.  He now has offered his support for the bill. 

Odds to Wn the New Hampshire Primary Have Ron Paul Winning (Without Romney)

So certain are the oddsmakers at Paddy Power that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will win Tuesday’s Republican Primary in New Hampshire, they are offering odds without him and have Texas Congressman Ron Paul as the 1/3 favorite.   

Paul finished a strong third in Iowa last week, just a few points behind the co-winners, Romney and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. 

For most pundits, New Hampshire is about who will finish second and Santorum appears to be losing some steam while Paul gains.

Lesniak Working With Governor Christie to Bring Internet Gambling to New Jersey

New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak is wasting little time in getting a bill drafted that would legalize Internet gambling in the Garden State and he may have a very powerful ally. 

Lesniak advised that he met with Governor Chris Christie and the two seem to be in agreement:  Internet gambling in New Jersey could prove lucrative for the state’s stagnant economy.

Three-Man Race in Iowa Caucus Overnight

It was Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul winning in the Iowa caucus overnight.  All three were essentially favorites to win coming into Tuesday.

As of 10:30 pm EST, Santorum was winning by a very slight margin.  Mitt Romney came in second.  Ron Paul came in two percentage points behind but was still very much in the race.  By 11 pm EST, Paul was determined to have finished in third place. 

On Tuesday, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum were engaging in a nasty little tift.

Iowa Caucus Odds of Winning Have Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney in Dead Heat

Rick Santorum has become the “new flavor of the week” at just the right time with the Iowa Republican Caucus taking place Tuesday evening.  The former Pennsylvania Senator is in a dead heat among the oddsmakers with Ron Paul and Mitt Romney to win it.  This promises to be one of the most exciting Caucuses to watch the results flow in.  Paddy Power, which does not accept bets from US citizens, had Santorum and Paul at 15/8 odds while Romney was listed at 5/4. 

Kelly Clarkson Twitter Endorsement of Ron Paul

GOP candidate Ron Paul got an unusual endorsement from none other than American Idol Season One winner Kelly Clarkson.

She tweeted on Thursday: 

"I love Ron Paul. I liked him a lot during the last Republican nomination and no one gave him a chance. If he wins the nomination for the Republican party in 2012 he's got my vote. Too bad he probably won't."

Clarkson fans don’t appear to be Ron Paul fans.  She came under their wrath for her endorsement.

Commission Must Act on NADEX Political Betting Request by January 4

The North American Derivatives Exchange (NADEX) has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to permit offering of betting on the upcoming political elections.  The deadline for a decision is January 4 and should the Commission fail to act, NADEX could begin offering such bets (or trades) within the next couple of weeks.

Three of those on the Commission must vote against the proposal for it to be discarded.  So far, only one Commissioner has come forward to oppose the NADEX request.

SOPA is the End of Us Say Bloggers: TwoPlusTwo.com Could be Wiped Off the Web

Politico had an interesting read Wednesday morning on how bloggers believe SOPA will ultimately kill their business, not to mention those around them.  As Gambling911.com has been reporting, there is something truly ominous about this particular ACT and its far reaching consequences. 

Nadex Derivative Exchange Asks Permission to Trade Political Contracts

Intrade.com has been doing it for years, but now Nadex wants to get in on the act.  The popular derivative exchange Nadex asked the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission for permission to sell contracts involving the predicted outcome of next year’s US Presidential race as well as which political party will control the House and Senate come next November. 

From USA Today: 

California Online Poker Bill on Back Burner Until the Summer

California wants online poker legalized and they need online poker legalized to help pay the bills.

But for once maybe, the state legislature wants to sit back and “do things right”.

That will happen after they return from a three-month vacation.  Yes, this is the state that is dead broke and the state legislators get to take a three month vacation. 

Here is the audio from KXJZ.

Jews for Tebow

Gambling911.com Special Contributor, Wayne Allyn Root, who just happens to be the former Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee, speaks up in defense of Denver Broncos star Tim Tebow.   The following is an editorial piece by Mr. Root..

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