Politics

GOP Mega Donor Adelson Hires Former Democratic Senator

Casino Magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson has hired former Democratic Senator Blanche Lincoln as part of his campaign to abolish legalized Web gambling in the US.

Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands corporation hired Lincoln Policy Group, according to public records obtained by Politico.com.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 03/24/2014 - 11:34

Pope Tells Italian Mafia to Stop Evil or Prepare for Hell

(Reuters) - Pope Francis, in an annual ceremony held to remember the hundreds of innocent people murdered by the Italian mafia, made a solemn plea for mobsters to change or else "end up in hell".

The mafia continues to plague much of southern Italy: just on Monday, a four-year-old boy was shot dead, along with his mother and her boyfriend, near the southern city of Taranto in a suspected mob hit.

Submitted by Reuters on, Fri, 03/21/2014 - 22:05

Pope Francis Shuns Mafia Dons: Holds Vigil for Victims

Pope Francis held a vigil for victims of organized crime in Italy on Friday.

Thousands of people in Italy have lost loved one’s at the hands of the Italian Mafia, according to reports. A toddler and his parents became the latest vicim of Mob violence just hours after Pope Francis announced his visit on Monday.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 03/21/2014 - 13:28

Russian Billionaire Who Won Gambling Libel Case Could Face EU Sanctions

A Russian billionaire who won a gambling libel case in 2010 is facing possible EU sanctions following Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 03/21/2014 - 13:09

Lindsey Graham Online Gambling Ban Bill Expected to be Introduced Next Week

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is expected to introduce his bill that would outlaw all forms of online gambling as early as next week.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 03/19/2014 - 17:10

Barackatology: Obama March Madness Pick is On Michigan State (Video)

For those of you who place your March Madness bet or make your office pool picks based on what the President of the United States has to offer, Gambling911.com can now reveal that President Barack Obama has picked Michigan State to win the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. Michigan State pays 6-1 odds to win the Championship at Sportsbook.com.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Wed, 03/19/2014 - 11:52

Where Can I Bet on USA vs. Canada Ice Hockey? The Obama – Harper Bet

If you are looking for a place to bet USA vs. Canada Ice Hockey for Friday morning’s Winter Olympics semi-finals, look no further than BetDSI.com, where you can also enjoy betting this matchup on your mobile device.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Thu, 02/20/2014 - 21:01

Louisiana Gov Bobby Jindal on the Internet Gambling Jihad: ‘Bad for America’

Current Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is on a crusade against Internet gambling. His state was one of a handful that cracked down hard on the industry in recent years, prior to his election (arrest warrant issued against a board member of Sportingbet – remember this one?)

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 02/14/2014 - 18:17

Turkey Tightens Restrictions On Internet Gambling, Prostitution in Wake of Scandal

(Reuters) - Turkey's parliament has approved internet controls enabling web pages to be blocked within hours in what the opposition decried as part of a government bid to stifle a corruption scandal with methods more suited to "times of coups".

Submitted by Reuters on, Thu, 02/06/2014 - 11:45

President Obama Super Bowl 2014 Pick

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sun, 02/02/2014 - 10:09

California Online Poker Bill Sponsor Sen. Rod Wright Convicted of Felony

The man most responsible for bringing the discussion of legalized online poker to the state of California has been convicted of perjury and voter fraud.

A Los Angeles jury on Tuesday convicted state Sen. Roderick D. Wright on all eight counts in his perjury and voter fraud trial.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 01/28/2014 - 21:32

Rocker Ted Nugent Tells Gambling911.com He Might Run for Political Office

Senator Ted Nugent?

Governor Ted Nugent??

President Ted Nugent???

Hold on to your hats, folks, it just might be!!!

Rocker Ted Nugent, as well known for his outspoken conservative views as he is for his hard-edged rock music, tells Gambling911.com in an exclusive interview that he is considering a run for political office.

"The Motor City Madman," who grew up in Detroit and now lives on a sprawling ranch in Texas, frequently has his conservative political opinions reported in the media.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Thu, 01/16/2014 - 18:38

Adelson Draft Legislation to Stop Online Gambling: He’s Not Even in Congress

There are two things we can be assured of in this life: Death and that casino magnate Sheldon Adelson will not go away quietly. He is the gift that keeps on giving. The relentless billionaire continues to push his agenda against legalizing Web gambling in the US, but this time he may have gone way over the line (so to speak).

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mon, 01/13/2014 - 22:48

Shares in William Hill, Ladbrokes Plunge Over Fixed-Odds Machine Vitriol

Shares in the UK’s two biggest betting firms, William Hill and Ladbrokes, dropped 7 percent and 9 percent, respectively, Thursday following Prime Minister David Cameron’s assertion that fixed-odds machines need to be curbed.

The machines have been dubbed the “crack cocaine of gambling” by campaigners.

Cameron said he "absolutely shares the concerns" raised over the “epidemic” of fixed-odds terminals.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 01/09/2014 - 20:40

Hedge Fund Billionaires Take Stake in Caesars Online Gambling: Take on Adelson

Three billionaires against one: George Soros, John Paulson and Leon Cooperman have reportedly taken a stake in Caesars Acquisition Co, the online gambling spinoff of the Vegas giant. ((Image credit: Steve Brodner)

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 01/07/2014 - 12:05

North Korea Leader Feeds Uncle to 120 Dogs: Paddy Power Ends Rodman Deal

Reports surfaced this past weekend that North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un had his uncle stripped naked, thrown into a cage, and eaten alive by a pack of 120 ravenous hounds, this according to a Chinese press report.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 01/06/2014 - 10:57

Laundered Money From Illegal Gambling Used for NC Campaign Contributions

(Associated Press) - A checking account used last year to make $235,000 in donations to the campaigns of dozens of North Carolina politicians contained the laundered proceeds of a criminal gambling enterprise, according to Oklahoma's top law enforcement official.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Fri, 12/27/2013 - 14:54

Online Gambling and World Peace: Bringing Rodman and Kim Together

The Sydney Morning Herald on Friday profiled former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s visits to North Korea and how online gambling – of all things – helped make it happen.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 12/20/2013 - 11:26

Smooth Landing: Dennis Rodman Back in North Korea After Purging, Execution

Former NBA player Dennis Rodman has landed safely in North Korea along with a documentary film crew to help coach the rogue nation’s men’s basketball team.

Rodman, whose trip is being sponsored by Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, arrives just days after the execution of supreme leader Kim Jong-un's uncle, Jang Song-thaek.

Rodman was met at Pyongyang's airport by Vice Sports Minister Son Kwang Ho.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 12/19/2013 - 11:10

Paddy Power Places Dennis Rodman in the Line of Fire With North Korea Trip

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is on his way to North Korea where he will meet with his so-called “friend for life”, the Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. The timing couldn’t be any better. Kim Jong-un, it is believed, just had his uncle executed and his aunt, the one believed to be responsible for the purging and subsequent execution, is reportedly missing.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 12/17/2013 - 21:23

North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un Uncle Executed Over Gambling, Drug Usage

The uncle of North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has been executed after being charged with disloyalty to the regime.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 12/12/2013 - 17:19

Rep. Joe Barton: ‘God Wants Us to Have Right to Play Online Poker’

Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton suggested during a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing Tuesday that God must want his online poker bill to pass as he safely made it from Texas to D.C. Tuesday morning, braving icy storms along the way.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 12/10/2013 - 22:54

North Korea Acknowledges Purging of Leader’s Uncle for Gambling, Drug Use

(Associated Press) - North Korea on Monday acknowledged the purge of leader Kim Jong-un’s influential uncle for alleged corruption, drug use, gambling and a long list of other “anti-state” acts, apparently ending the career of the country’s second most powerful official.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mon, 12/09/2013 - 11:52

American Gaming Association Responds to Adelson Anti-Online Gambling Effort

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has issued a statement in the wake of casino magnate and GOP bigwig donor Sheldon Adelson’s threat to launch a media blitz against legalization of online gambling in the USA.

The AGA state:

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 11/19/2013 - 22:47

Christie Goes Off on ‘Trainwreck’, 'Absolutists' GOP: Could War With Adelson Be Brewing

New Jersey Governor Republican Chris Christie lashed out at his own party on Monday night, calling them a “train wreck”. That just happens to be the same term used by one of the GOP’s biggest donors, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, to describe legalized online gambling in the US.

Coincidental timing?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 11/19/2013 - 12:54

Rob Ford Odds: Stopped Drinking After ‘Come to Jesus’ Moment (Video)

Toronto’s embattled crack smoking Mayor, Rob Ford, said he quit drinking following what he called a “come-to-Jesus” moment.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 11/19/2013 - 11:27

Latest Federal Internet Gambling Bill Proposes Taxation: Reid Working on Measure

LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - If Congress makes no progress on a national framework for online gambling this session, it won’t be for a lack of legislation.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 11/19/2013 - 00:16

Sounding Off Over Adelson: “Would Give Up Poker to Wipe Smile Off Snarky Ginger’s Face’

Poker players on the popular PocketFives.com website have blasted casino magnate Sheldon Adelson regarding his stance on legalized Internet gambling in the US. Adelson announced he will be ratcheting things up a notch by hiring lobbying groups in a feeble-minded effort to ban Web gambling

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mon, 11/18/2013 - 21:50

Gambling Magnate Sheldon Adelson to Battle Online Gambling as NJ Sites Set to Launch

One of the biggest GOP donors, casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson, is preparing to leverage his power by approaching Congress in an effort to ban Internet gambling in the US.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 11/18/2013 - 10:59