Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Sheldon Adelson: ‘Don’t Pick on Him’
Speaking to MSNBC’s Chuck Todd, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid came to the defense of casino billionaire and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson, this after blasting two other Republican mega donors, Charles and David Koch.
"Sheldon Adelson, don't pick on him," he told NBC's Chuck Todd. "He's not in this for money. He's in this because he has certain ideological views."
That comment has raised eyebrows amongst those in the online gambling sector. While Reid has supported legalizing Web gambling at the federal level, Adelson is staunchly opposed.
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Tierney: Wife Served Time in Offshore Gambling Case
Massachusetts Senior Senator Elizabeth Warren has endorsed eight-time Democratic incumbent Congressman John Tierney, who is expected to fight a tough primary this upcoming November.
Gambling911.com readers became familiar with Tierney after his wife Patrice was charged for her role in the operation of her brother Robert Eremian’s offshore gambling enterprise. She served as an accountant for the long established Antigua-based gambling business, Sports Off Shore.
William Hill Takes £400,000 Bet on Whether Scotland Leaves the UK
The United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, has offered odds on whether Scotland will leave the UK. The odds are a bit steep at 1-4 for Scotland to vote against independence.
One man, said to be English, has wagered £400,000 on the “No” with the payoff being £100,000. It is the largest political bet in William Hill’s long history.
Election Betting in Nevada Opposed by Governor Sandoval
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Associated Press) — Gov. Brian Sandoval has come out against a proposal to make Nevada the first state to permit betting on federal elections.
The Republican governor described himself as "more of a traditionalist" when it comes to betting.
"As I think through it, unless I'm convinced otherwise, it is not something I would support," he told the Las Vegas Sun (http://bit.ly/RQjFSE ) on Friday. "The state has done fine on sports and horse-race betting and other events."
Nevada May Soon Permit Betting on the 2016 US Presidential Election
Nevada State Senator Tick Segerblom wants to push for legislation that would permit betting on US Presidential elections in the Silver State.
This is hardly a new concept. US Presidential elections in the past have taken in more money for international online gambling establishments than any other single non-sporting event.
National Governors Association Sends Letter in Opposition to Web Gambling Ban
The National Governors Association on Tuesday submitted a letter in opposition to a bill that would outlaw online gambling on the federal level (a copy of which appears below).
The letter was sent to both majority leaders in the House and Senate along with the minority leaders.
Lindsey Graham Confronted Over Online Gambling Bill, Adelson Donations
What happens when you take one of the wealthiest men in the world and make him one of the biggest backers of a political party?
Well, you have politicians doing his bidding to eliminate business competition.
Attorney General Hopeful Gives Up Stake in Online Gambling Firm
Massachusetts Attorney general hopeful Warren Tolman confirmed Sunday he has severed all financial ties with an online gaming company.
Massachusetts Attorney General Hopeful has Ties to Online Gambling
Massachusetts Attorney General hopeful Warren Tolman reportedly promoted technology that would make online betting more appealing to young people.
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Fit News Exposes Lindsey Graham, Nikki Haley Online Gambling Agenda
FitNews.com, a site that purports to expose the “unfair” and “unbalanced” in South Carolina politics, has blasted Republican Senator Lindsey Graham along with Governor Nikki Haley for their sponsorship of a bill to prohibit online gambling at the federal level. This is an excellent piece exposing what really lies behind their efforts.
Lobbyists Are Big (and Only) Winners Thus Far in US Online Gambling Battle
States like New Jersey are not yet seeing the promised revenue numbers for their fledgling Internet gambling sector even though growth appears inevitable. Likewise, the sites themselves are not exactly going gangbusters (not even NJ market leader PartyPoker). But alas, there is one group benefiting big time from the efforts to both legalize and prevent online gambling from taking shape in the US: The lobbyists.
China Officials Publicly Put to Shame for Online Gambling and Other Infractions
The intimidatingly-named Communist Party’s Discipline Inspection Committee has begun shaming Chinese officials who have been found to engage in illicit behaviors others in the world might view as minor infractions.
The Committee's most recent report cites 200 officials for activities that include playing mah-jongg or gambling online while at work.
Hillary Clinton Has Shoe Thrown at Her at Sheldon Adelson’s Mandalay Bay (Video)
Former First Lady, Secretary of State and expected front runner for the 2016 US Presidential race, Hillary Clinton, had a shoe thrown at her while speaking at a hotel owned by casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson. He just happens to be among the GOP’s biggest donors.
No, Adelson didn’t throw the shoe.
The woman who did, it’s not clear what the motive may have been.
Clinton took the incident lightly while speaking at an Institute for Scrap Recycling Convention, asking “Was that a bat?”
The video appears below.
Ladbrokes Made £1Billion in One Month From 'Crack Cocaine' of Gambling (Video)
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his administration is about to embark on a crackdown of the so-called “crack cocaine” of gambling, high speed, high stakes gambling machines that have, until now, proven especially profitable for bookmakers.
Just how profitable?
Angry Birds a Gateway to Gambling Addiction New Adelson Ad Claims (Video)
Casino magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson has released his latest ad to help stymie the move towards legalized online gambling in the US.
The ad makes the claim that the uber popular gaming mobile app Angry Birds acts as a “gateway to gambling addiction”.
The Sheldon Adelson Some in the Media Have Forgotten: Bribery, Islamophobia
As casino billionaire and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson mulls his options for a “winnable” 2016 US Presidential candidate, Media Matters provided a glimpse into some of Adelson’s dark side – so to speak.
Senator Engaged in Automatic Weapons Sale Deal While Preaching Gun Control
A California state Senator indicted last week for his alleged role in a money laundering and gambling scheme, attempted to broker an international arms deal with a US Federal agent all the while pushing gun control in the state.
The FederalBureau of Investigation arrested Yee last Wednesday morning, along with infamous Chinatown gang leader Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow and 24 other individuals.
Perhaps empowered by the series of successful multi-thousand-dollar transactions, Yee upped the ante — and in the process dug himself a far deeper hole with the FBI.
Crimea to Become Russian Gambling Zone Following Annexation
Following Russia’s controversial annexation of Crimea from the Ukraine in recent weeks come word that the Kremlin has decided to make the region a “gambling zone” perhaps similar to something along the lines of China’s Macau.
California State Senator Charged as Part of Gambling, Murder-for-Hire Case
26 individuals have been indicted in an unsealed criminal complaint in San Francisco with charges that range from drug trafficking to gun running to illegal gambling to even murder-for-hire.
Among those arrested, California state Senator Leland Yee.
Dianne Feinstein Support of Online Gambling Prohibition Bill has Many Baffled
California Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein stunned many folks when it was revealed she would be backing legislation introduced Wednesday to prohibit online gambling.
Russia Placing Sanctions on Internet Gambling Sites: Mostly From UK
Russia has apparently declared war on Internet gambling.
Though the blacklist was implemented some 16 months ago, it has only expanded dramatically in recent days to include the likes of UK-based sites such as Ladbrokes and William Hill along with a number of other European online wagering firms.
This move comes as the European Union has imposed sanctions on Russia for its annexation of Crimea.
Coincidence?
Off Message: Republicans Attack on Internet Gambling Gets in Way of 2016
(Reuters) - Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson became a major player in Republican politics in the 2012 elections, when he spent more than $90 million in an unsuccessful effort to oust Democratic President Barack Obama.
Now the 80-year-old billionaire wants something from Washington: a ban on Internet gambling, a growing industry that Adelson says could hurt the casino industry. On Wednesday, some of Adelson's allies in Congress, including South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, plan to propose legislation that would do just that.
Internet Gambling Control Act of 2014 Introduced by Graham, Chaffetz
South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Representative Jason Chaffetz, a Republican from Utah, introduced the Internet Gambling Control Act of 2014 Wednesday morning. It is a measure that would prohibit all forms of Web gambling in the US at the federal level while enforcing state governments to cease offering the activity as well.
US Presidential Hopeful Rick Perry Wants ‘Time Out’ for Online Gambling
Texas Governor and 2016 US Presidential hopeful Rick Perry, a Republican, has called for a “time out” when it comes to legalizing Internet gambling.
The National Journal calls this a “test of how big money can influence politics at the highest level”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
