Politics
Reid: White House doesn't prohibit Las Vegas trips
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) -Nevada Sen.
New Jersey Economy Can Be Helped by Sports Betting
The state of New Jersey desperately needs a boost to help its troubled economy... and so too does its Governor, Jon Corzine.
Web Filters in Australia Will Embarrass Government
An Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) chief has said the Australian government will "embarrass itself" if it pushes ahead with plans to install a national Interne
Paddy Power One Step Closer to Entering US Market
The Irish Examiner reported Tuesday that Ireland's biggest - and the United Kingdom's third largest - bookmaker, Paddy Power, is now poised to enter the lucrative U.S.
Sarah Palin Betting Odds Announced By Online Gambling Site
It didn't take long for the online gambling website BetUS.com to post odds on former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin following
Barney Frank at the 2009 World Series of Poker
Everyone's favorite Congressman, Barney Frank, made an appearance at the 2009 World Series of Poker Sunday, perhaps even upstaging bracelet record holder, Phil Hellmuth, who arrived dressed as a Ro
Barney Frank at the World Series of Poker
Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank, will be available for interviews Sunday at this year's World Series of Poker, being held at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Congres
Governor Jon Corzine Files Motion to Join Sports Betting Suit
TRENTON - Governor Jon S.
Iran National Anthem Played at World Series of Poker
Bahador Ahmadi, a Canadian born Iranian, won $278,104 and a gold bracelet this past weekend at the 2009 World Series of Poker.
Ahmadi requested that the Iranian National Anthem be played in order to pay his respect to all those looking for reform in that troubled nation. Most of those in the room stood up to show their respect Pokerati reports that he told Nolan Dalla after his win:
Internet Gambling: European Firms Should Gain Access to US Again
Continuing my lengthy conversation with iMEGA chief, Joe Brennan, Jr., I asked about the potential for European Internet gambling firms, the likes of Paddy Power, William Hill, Ladbrokes, etc.., to
Goodbye Guy, Hello Obama? Goodbye Full Tilt Poker
Guy Laliberte, founder of billion dollar entertainment company Cirque du Soleil has disappeared off the Full Tilt radar.
Governor Steve Beshear Fails The People of Kentucky
Kentucky Governor, Steve Beshear, ran for governor in 2007 on a promise to supplement Kentucky's horse industry with money generated from an expansion of gambling. So far he is 0-2.
Kentucky's fierce debate over whether to legalize video gambling at horse racing tracks may have fizzled in the Senate earlier this week, but its political fallout will likely radiate into the 2010 legislative elections, the Associated Press reported on Thursday.
Odds on Governor Mark Sanford Resigning
The Fate of South Carolina Governor's Political Career is called Into Question and Bookies are Taking Bets
Wayne Allyn Root to Appear on Various News Outlets
Las Vegas, NV-Tuesday June 23, 2009--Libertarian 2008 Vice Presidential candidate Wayne Allyn Root appeared on "Cavuto" with host Neil Cavuto on FOX Business Network on Monday afternoon.
Kentucky Asks for More Time in Online Gambling Case
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has asked an Appeals Court for more time to respond in a highly publicized case concerning its failed attempt to seize 141 online gambling domains.
Gordon Brown Betting Odds Still Posted
Ireland's largest online bookmaker, Paddy Power, believes U.K. Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, will remain in his current role until March 2010.
New Jersey, Governor Corzine and Sports Betting a Hot Topic
One of the hottest discussions from this past week (and surely heading into this week) is the decision by New Jersey's Governor Jon Corzine to jump on the bandwagon to legalize sports betting in th
Gordon Brown Out of Office Before Election Say Punters
Gordon Brown will be out of office within a matter of days say bookmakers in the UK.
Wayne Root on Neil Cavuto
Syndicated national radio talk show host and 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee Wayne Allyn Root will appear on "Your World with Neil Cavuto" today at 4:30 PM EST/1:30 PM PST on F
Issues That Destroyed the GOP: Online Gambling Prohibition
I am asked constantly by talk show hosts across the USA why I left the GOP and became the leader of a national Libertarian movement for smaller government and economic and personal freedom.
Susan Boyle Had Anxiety Attack: Will Sing for Obama
Initial reports had Britain's Got Talent runner up, Susan Doyle, suffering from either a nervous breakdown or what was coined as "exhaustion". By Wednesday, we were learning that the 48
Gordon Brown to be Out of Office Soon Say Bookies
Online bookies in the UK have begun slashing odds further on British Prime Minister Gordon Brown being out of office before the next general elections. This follows news that yet another cabinet
Wayne Root to Interview Ron Paul, Judge Napolitano
Wayne Allyn Root, the 2008 Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nominee and a regular guest personality on FOX News and FOX Business networks, is declaring "W.A.R." on big government begin
Ron Paul Gets Seduced by Sasha Cohen in Bruno Flick
The latest Sasha Cohen film, Bruno, could potentially become the summer's biggest comedy hit. The movie features a cameo appearance by none other than Republican Texas Congressman, Ron Paul. Co
Euro Election Odds Have Labour as Long Shot
With Labour having its worst poll showing in years just days before the Euro elections, oddsmakers have given Labour long 8.00 odds of winning.
NFL Won’t Go Down Without a Fight in Sports Betting Case
The NFL is vowing to fight a Delaware Supreme Court decision that will permit legalized sports betting in that st
No Apology But Obama Encourages Visits to Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) - President Barack Obama says Las Vegas is a good place for a quick visit, but is offering no apologies for remarks some say damaged the city's convention business.
Obama said at Nellis Air Force Base on Wednesday that there's nothing like a quick, midweek trip to Vegas. He singled out the city's sights and sounds. The comment drew cheers and applause, and Obama grinned.
Frank Depford: US Stop Two Faced Approach to Sports Betting
Frank Depford of National Public Radio (NPR) is calling out the US for what he says is a "two faced approach to sports betting".
Obama Arrives in Vegas for Start of World Series of Poker
They won't be able to Twitter at the poker tables but those players participating in the 2009 World Series of Poker, which gets underway this week, can still Twitter from Vegas...that is, if they c
Australia Website Blacklist to be Reviewed: Includes Online Poker Sites
A controversial push to block several thousand websites in Australia continues as the federal government there insists on playing "Big Brother", this despite the resulting uproar from Aus
