Politics
Obama Refuses to Meet With Nevada Governor
President Barack Obama has refused to meet with Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons and other key business leaders in the state according to news reports.
Governor Gibbons requested the meeting in a letter to President Obama so the President could address statements he made that were critical to Nevada and have caused economic damage to convention business and tourism business, according to Action News 13 out of Las Vegas.
New Jersey Governor John Corzine Could Jump on Sports Betting Wagon
As Gambling911.com reported last week, New Jersey Governor John Corzine appears to be more "over the fence" than "on the fence" when it comes to legalized online sports betting
Gordon Brown Likely To Go Down Say Punters
Punters at one of Great Britain's largest sportsbooks are betting that Gordon Brown's time may be up. The sportsbooks are likely not shedding a tear as Gordon's administration has been at odds ov
New Jersey vs. Delaware in Race for Sports Betting
Neighboring states New Jersey and Delaware are racing to legalize sports betting with New Jersey focusing more on the Web element, enhanced through its teaming up with the powerful trade organizati
Delaware and Sports Betting Featured on ESPN
New Delaware Governor, Jack Markell, is making huge national waves in its attempt to legalize sports betting in the state. ESPN interviewed Markell about the hot button issue.
NFL Says Sports Betting is a Game of Skill
Much as the Poker Players Alliance has argued that poker is a game of skill, now the NFL has suggested that sports betting is as well.
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Online Poker Key Issue White House Citizen’s Briefing Book
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today praised the release of the White House Citizen's Briefing Book, a
Tread Cautiously When it Comes to Online Gambling Bill
The UK press is warning publicly traded UK betting firms that the latest bill introduced by Congressman Barney Frank last week is anything but a sure bet.
Barney Frank: No One Will Be Betting On Sports Matchups
At the behest of professional sports leagues, Congressman Barney Frank said his legislation announced last week would exempt online wagering on sports matches, even though they have long been a f
Barney Frank Makes the Television Rounds Talking Online Gambling
Barney Frank's proposed legislation to overturn a 2006 ban on Internet gambling was the talk of the airways Wednesday. Frank is in high demand to appear on television news programs as he has thru
Barney Frank Unveils Online Gambling Bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation aimed at reversing a three-year-old ban on Americans placing online bets was introduced on Wednesday by U.S.
New Online Gambling Legislation Could be Hampered by GOP Plan
Massachusetts Democrat and Financial Services Committee chairman, Barney Frank, prepared to announce a new bill that would overturn the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), drawn up
Harrah's Supports Online Gambling Legislation
(Bloomberg) -- Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Youbet.com Inc. have joined professional poker players in helping support legislation to be introduced today to legalize online gambling.
Barney Frank to Unveil Online Gambling Bill Wednesday
WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Barney Frank will unveil legislation on Wednesday to roll back a U.S. ban on online gambling, he said in a statement on Tuesday.
Jesse Ventura Gets Caught Up in Minnesota Online Gambling Fiasco
An attempt to block some 2000 online gambling domain names in the state of Minnesota is likely to cause extreme embarrassment, not just to current state officials but to one of the former governors
Marijuana, Online Gambling Good: Personal Financial Management Bad
If Congressman Barney Frank had his way, online gambling and marijuana would be legalized. However, he would not allow personal freedoms when it comes to one's own financial decisions.
Texas Dolly Criticizes Tea Party, Supports Obama
I guess I owe an explanation as to why I didn't play in the WPT Championship at the Bellagio. It's my favorite tournament of the year but i didn't feel up to it.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Won’t Approve Online Gambling Legislation
On the moral front, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not approve online gambling. She is dead set against legalizing the activity, all for personal and religious reasons. Of course if enough of
Poker Players Alliance to Spend a Paltry $3M on Lobbying
The million plus member strong Poker Players Alliance has announced its intention to spend $3 million on lobbying to overturn the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) or at least carve
US Appeals Court Action Set for July on Internet Gambling Law
In a letter to counsel for both parties, Marcia M. Waldron, clerk for the appeals court, wrote that iMEGA v.
Tax Day April 15 2009 Becomes Wayne Root Day
2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate Wayne Allyn Root is the only politician in America who can claim to be a small businessman, home-school dad, and citizen politician.
First Dog Bo Pays Out Zilch
Forget the fact that President Obama decided on adopting a "non shelter" dog. Gamblers were more interested in the name bestowed upon the new First Dog. Unfortunately for these gamble
Spencer Bacchus Takes Heat for Socialist Comments
Alabama Representative and staunch opponent of online gambling, Spencer Bacchus, has been called out for his own calling out of supposed "17 Socialists in the House". The Republican mad
Spencer Bacchus: 17 Socialists in The House
For Senator Joseph McCarthy back in the 1950's, it was the Communists. McCarthy came up with a list of alleged Communists from Hollywood actors to screenwriters.
Pennsylvania Regulators Face Fresh Boondoggle Scrutiny
In its latest misstep, the gambling control board is coming under fire for spending tens of thousands of dollars to send executives on trips to Rome and Las Vegas.
Stephen Conroy Good For The World: YouTube, Fark, SlashDot Very Bad
If you've been following our coverage of Australian Senator and Communications D
Bet On Blagojevich
That's right, you can now bet on former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich or "Blago" as many call him for short.
Blagojevich was arrested on a number of federal corruption charges December 9, 2008 including attempting to sell Barack Obama's vacated United States Senate seat to the highest bidder. Ultimately, he appointed fellow Democrat and former state attorney Roland Burris on New Year's Eve 2008. After months of investigation and embarrassment in the media, "Blago" was indicted this month.
Sports Betting in New Jersey a Realistic Possibility
""The bad side of this particular lawsuit (iMEGA, et al v. Holder, et al) is if they're successful, gambling can actually spread around the other different states," he notes.
NCAA Continues to Get Lambasted for Gambling Hypocrisies
The NCAA doesn't like gambling. We know that. Yet in recent days the NCAA has been called out for its apparent softened stance on the activity.
Ron Paul Campaign Worker Steve Bierfeldt Harassed at Airport
A Ron Paul campaign worker, Steve Bierfeld, was detained and harassed at the St.
