Politics

Cry Me A River: Odds on John Boehner’s First Tears

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/04/2011

UPI: Online Gambling Not A Good Bet

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Expanding legal Internet gambling in the United States is a long shot now that Congress is more heavily Republican, gaming industry experts say.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid fell short last month in his effort to allow U.S. casino companies set up Internet poker sites and access a portion of the multibillion dollar offshore industry. The chances of success are diminished now that Republicans control the House and have more members in the Senate.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/04/2011

Costigan Commission Going After Kerry Packer

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Jan/04/2011

Gov-Elect: AG to do Alabama’s Anti-Gambling Work

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/29/2010

62 Percent of Gamblers Say Sarah Palin To Run For President

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/28/2010

Jack Abramoff To Talk Casino Jack At Noon

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/23/2010

Jon Kyl May Not Run For Re Election In 2012

 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/21/2010

Alabama Gambling Lobbyist Pleads Guilty

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/20/2010

Casino Jack Gets Mixed Reviews

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Dec/20/2010

Omnibus Spending Bill Dead In The Water Like Internet Poker Bill

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/16/2010

ESPN: Harry Reid’s Internet Poker Bill Dead In The Water

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/15/2010

Republican Ron Paul Does Not Rule Out 2012 US Presidential Run

An advocate for legalized online gambling in the United States told CNN Tuesday night he has not yet ruled out running once again for President in 2012.

Paul ran a successful Internet-based grass roots campaign in 2008.  Since that time, the Texas Congressman has gained substantial support from the Tea Party.  His son, Rand Paul, was elected as Senator for the state of Kentucky.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/14/2010

New Jersey Passes Internet Gambling, Sports Betting Bill

The New Jersey legislature today overwhelmingly voted to approve the state's sports betting bill. The vote was 55 to 17 in the State Assembly; 36 to 3 in the State Senate.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/13/2010

New Jersey, California Race to Legalize Internet Gambling

With the worldwide Internet gambling market generating some $330 billion, US states the likes of New Jersey and California are looking to legalize the activity within their own borders.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/13/2010

Harry Reid Draft Bill for Internet Poker Targeted for Spending Bill

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/12/2010

Wikileaks: Aussie Protests In Streets; May Riot?

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Dec/10/2010

What Will Harry Do?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/10/2010

Online Gambling in Washington DC, New Jersey, California: All Red Hot Now

A handful of states are looking to push ahead in regard to legalized online gambling.  These include New Jersey, California and the District of Columbia (Washington, DC).
 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/09/2010

John Stossel Loves Harry Reid’s Internet Poker Bill

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/09/2010

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