Politics
Poker Pro Tiffany Michelle Takes Heat for Obama Interview
Tiffany Michelle made waves at the 2008 World Series of Poker as the "Last Lady Standing". She came under some fire with PokerNews.com after the two had a falling out over a sponsorship
State of the Union Speech Odds You Can’t Bet On
We huffed and we puffed and we blew the house in, but Gambling911.com couldn't get any of our friends to offer odds on US President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech.
Once again, Paddy Power came through. This is the same online betting company that has offered tasteless odds in the past such as whether Obama will be assassinated. However, they are still the best marketers in the industry bar none.
Poker News: Top Ranked on the Money List
Who are the richest men in poker? 4Flush has released an updated list of the top 10 all tim
Wayne Allyn Root: How I Would Fix The Economy
If You've Ever Wondered How a Common Sense Small Businessman Would End This Depression and Save Capitalism...Here is the Plan... (note that Wayne Allyn Root's opinions are not necessarily those of
Doyle Brunson Political Tweet Causes Stir
The social networking tool, Twitter, has quickly become a worldwide phenomena. It provides users to send out and read messages from anyone in the world.
Jon Kyl Blockade in Senate Blamed on Internet Gambling
Senator Jon Kyl is standing in the way of appointing a key nominee to the Treasury Department. Many observers believe Kyl is "throwing a tantrum" to
Barney Frank Online Poker Bill Up For Vote Next Month
"We expect within a few short weeks, most likely in the month of February, there will be a committee vote on this legislation," said John Pappas, President of the Poker Players Alliance. "This is a very critical and important for vote for the Poker Players Alliance, as well as the poker community, and we need everyone to step up and make sure that their voices are heard."
What Pappas expects and what will actually happen are two different things, however, though we trust that the PPA is in tight enough with Congressman Frank to know his future intentions.
Kentucky Governor Steven Beshear Bets on Gambling Rev
While Kentucky Governor Steven Beshear continues to go after online gambling sites he calls "leaches to the state", his latest action is to balance the state budget through intrastate gam
Root: Tea Party Nation – Shot Heard Round the World
The Citizen Revolution Has Begun...just like the American Revolution...in Massachusetts, writes Wayne Allyn Root, the Las Vegas oddsmaker-turned Vice Presidential Nominee on the 2008 Libertarian ti
Jim Perskie: Lesniak Bill About Helping NJ Racetracks
Online gambling legalized in New Jersey?
Rhode Island Wants Ban on Sports Betting Lifted
Rhode Island wants a Federal ban on sports betting lifted and has joined in the resolution to do so.
Delaware's Sports Betting Challenge Faces Uphill Battle
Delaware's hopes of getting the U.S. Supreme Court to help expand sports betting in the First State may be a long shot.
Widener University law professor Michael Goldberg says the state's effort to get the nation's highest court to overturn the Third Circuit Court of Appeals August decision that left Delaware with only parlay bets on NFL games may have a difficult time getting on the Supreme Court docket.
Statistically, the Supreme Court takes only a small percentage of the cases its asked to hear, but Goldberg says that's not the only hurdle Delaware faces.
Internet Gambling Bill Would Allow Poker Online
As Gambling911.com first reported exclusively early this week, a new bill has been introduced that would allow legalized
Bill Would Allow Internet Gambling in Atlantic City Casinos
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Permits Internet wagering at Atlantic City casinos under certain circumstances.
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New Jersey vs. Pennsylvania in Gambling War
The state of New Jersey has put the gloves on in its fight with neighboring state, Pennsylvania, to protect its troubled gambling industry.
Indian Tribes Oppose Online Gambling in California
PALM SPRINGS - After the California Nations Indian Gaming Association chairman called for unity at the Western Indian Gaming Conference on Wednesday, tribes began to tackle the complicated issue of
Missouri Urges Congress to Lift Ban on Sports Betting
A resolution in the Missouri House asking the US Congress to lift PASPA, proposed by Reps. Grill & Colona, both Democrats:
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Wayne Root: Obama Death Panels Equal Unions
Wayne Allyn Root is a frequent contributor to the Gambling911.com website and the 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate. Today he goes off on President Obama, claiming among other things t
Sarah Palin Fox News Odds Now Available
It's official. Sarah Palin is now a contributor for the Fox News network.
Jon Kyl Holding Up Appointments for US Treasury
Online gambling foe Jon Kyl is reportedly making things very difficult on the US Treasury by holding up appointments for officials in key
BCS Game: Profits, Exploitation, Government Take Over?
Many a Gambling911.com reader will be tuned into the BCS Championship 2010 game Thursday night. A large number of you will be betting on the title game. The BCS Championship is all about mone
AP: PA Table Games Bill in Review
(Associated Press) - Elements of the table games bill that passed the Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday and awaits House action:
Rand Paul Jumps Into Kentucky Senate Race
Rand Paul, son of Texas Congressman Ron Paul, has made it official this past week. His is running for Senator of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Ron Paul Man of the Year, Ben Bernanke a Travesty
Frequent contributor to the Gambling911.com website and one time running mate for US President on the Libertarian ticket, Wayne Allyn Root voices his outrage over Ben Bernanke being selected as Tim
Brunson: Congress Full of DWI’s, Drug Abuse, Felons
Congratulations to Chris Moorman for being PocketFives #1 worldwide player at the end of 2009. Chris is one of the first 5 chosen to be in the Brunson 10. We have some five young men representi
South Carolina: Poker May No Longer Be Game Of Skill
The Poker Players Alliance praised a South Carolina court for recognizing poker as a game of skill earlier this year. Nevertheless, five players -- Michael Williamson, Scott Richards, Bob Chiment
Obama: Greater Than Jesus?
A Danish newspaper has suggested that US President Barack Obama is "Greater than Jesus". The Politiken, Denmark's oldest newspaper, featured an unsigned editorial this week.
"Obama is, of course, greater than Jesus - if we have to play that absurd Christmas game. But it is probably more meaningful to insist that with today's domestic triumph, that he has already assured himself a place in the history books - a space he has good chances of expanding considerably in coming years."
Kentucky: Steve Beshear a “One Issue” Governor
Senate President David Williams, R-Burkesville, suggested at a press conference on Wednesday that Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear exaggerated the current economic crisis in the commonwealth in orde
Poker Will be Dead in Great Britain in 2010?
No more poker in 2010 in Great Britain.
That's the suggestion made by Victoria Coren of the Guardian Newspaper as part of her predictions for the year 2010.
The Best of 2009: Most Popular Poker, Online Gambling Stories
You may see a few of these "Best of 2009 Poker and Online Gambling Stories" elsewhere, but Gambling911.com has the real heavy hitters, those stories that scored huge traffic wins. Yes,
