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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,
Ron Paul vs. Sarah Palin
No, there is public spat between Ron Paul and Sarah Palin like with the former Alaska Governor and California Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger...at least none that we are aware of. Instead both Palin and Paul have been doing something few of their fellow Republican colleagues appear capable of. More air time equals more respect and that's exactly what Palin and Paul have been getting of late.
Kentucky Files Motion in Online Gambling Case as Last Resort
Seen as a "desperation move" of sorts, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has filed a Motion for Leave to Join Additional Parties and to Amend their Complaint. Kentucky is now claiming that,
More Information on CNBC’s Upcoming Gambling Program
Mark your calendars Gambling911.com readers. Next Wednesday December 16, 2009 CNBC will present its original program "CNBC Investigates: The Big Business of Illegal Gambling". Until
The Downside of Barney Frank
There are few who will argue that Democratic Congressman Barney Frank has been great for the online gambling sector. While Frank has shifted his attempts to life online gambling prohibition by no
Root: Universal Health Care Bait and Switch Con Job
Special Contributor to the Gambling911.com website and 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate, Wayne Allyn Root, tells Why the Heroes- "Moderate" Senators- are Actu
Internet Poker Can Be Subjected to Manipulation Says FBI
By Lorraine Woellert
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Internet-based poker games can be subject to manipulation, a top Federal Bureau of Investigation official said.
"There are several ways to cheat at online poker, none of which are legal," Shawn Henry, assistant director for the FBI's cyber division, wrote in a letter to Representative Spencer Bachus of Alabama.
FBI Letter Wrongfully Cites Online Poker Myths
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today challenged statements made during the House Financial Services Com
Ron Paul Wants Scrutiny of the Federal Reserve
One of the most spoken about bill being proposed on the House floor these days is co-sponsored by Texas Republican Ron Paul and opposed by Democratic chairman of the Financial Services Committee, B
Experts to Discuss Online Gambling Regs Thursday
The House Financial Services Committee on Thursday will discuss legislation introduced by Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) that would regulate online gambling within the United States.
Banks Wanted Delay in Online Gambling UIGEA Reqs Too
It wasn't just the online gambling sector and ally Congressman Barney Frank who wanted a delay to implementation of Web gambling prohibition. The banks made a similar request.
Sarah Palin, Carrie Prejean, Perez Hilton Book Odds Released
With all of the hype surrounding the release of Sarah Palin's book Going Rogue over the past week the public has taken notice of reports of other book releases on the horizon.
Barney Frank to Announced 6 Month Delay in UIGEA
As first reported by Gambling911.com, bank implementations for enforcing the Unlawful Internet
The Obama/ Goldman Sachs Small Business Scam?
Was Goldman Sachs Forced to Make a Half Billion Dollar Payoff to the Minority Community as a (legal) Bribe to Obama?
Poker Players Alliance Launches New Tweet for Poker Campaign
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today announced Tweet for Poker<
63: The Number of Co-Sponsors for Barney Frank Poker Bill
Rep. Anthony D.
Atlantic City: Last Calls to be Pushed Back?
ATLANTA (myfoxatlanta.com) - The Atlanta City Council, which shortened serving hours for the city's bars six years ago after a series of shootings and complaints about late-night rowdiness, may con
Sarah Palin Favored to be Republican Nominee in 2012
With all this talk about the newly released Sarah Palin book, "Going Rogue: an American Life", Gambling911.com decided to take a look at the former Republican Vice Presidential running ma
Corzine Will Postpone Joining Sports-Wagering Suit
Derek Harper, Press of Atlantic City
Root on CNBC: Stands Up For Small Business
Gambling911.com frequent contributor and 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee, Wayne Allyn Root, was featured on a segment of CNBC Thursday. Root squared off against former Clinton Presiden
Barney Frank Present During Pot Bust
A leading opponent for the online poker industry, Congressman Barney Frank, was present when his partner's home was raided during a pot bust in 2007. The story came out in the Boston Globe last w
Poland Laws Will Affect Online Gambling
Poland appears to be the next in a long list of countries looking tighten the noose on its fledgling gambling industry.
Corzine Will Continue to Fight NJ Sports Betting Ban
Undaunted by his electoral defeat, Gov. Jon S. Corzine will proceed with his plan to join a legal battle to bring sports betting to New Jersey, according to his office.
On Monday, a day before Corzine lost the election to Republican rival Chris Christie, a federal judge had allowed Corzine until Nov. 12 to file a complaint against a 17-year ban on sports wagering, overruling resistance from the federal Department of Justice.
Unemployment Hits 10.2%: Obama on Path to Economic Ruin
Wayne Allyn Root is a regular Gambling911.com commentator who offers his assessment on unemployment numbers hitting 10.2 percent and his outspoken views on President Obama.
Online Poker Regulation Could Mean $41 Bil. For US
As the clock continues to tick, inching closer and closer to the official December 1st compliance deadline for the Unlawful In
Gov.: Ky. Needs to Act on Casinos After Ohio Vote
FRANKFORT, Ky. -Associated Press --- Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said it's time for the state to act on approving expanded gambling now that Ohio voters approved casinos in four cities.
Beshear said Ohio residents will reap the benefits of thousands of new jobs and millions in new tax dollars. He said Kentucky "can't afford to wait any longer" on the issue, claiming it could lead to immediate economic benefits.
Wayne Allyn Root: Citizen’s Revolution Has Begun
Wayne Allyn Root was the 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate and a frequent contributor to the Gambling911.com website. He supports legalized online gambling. His views do no
Chris Christie Win in New Jersey Won’t Hurt Sports Betting Suit
Following a decision by a New Jersey court on Monday, Governor Jon Corzine was granted permission to join a much ballyhooed law suit to legalize online sports betting in that state. The only prob
