Politics
Eric Holder Likely to be Nominated as Attorney General
Concerns of Eric Holder becoming the next Attorney General have gripped the online gambling sector over this past weekend following Holder's affirmation that he will continue to enforce prohibition
Stimulus Package Proposal From Former US VP Candidate Wayne Root
As we reach the big day of President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, it would seem like an ideal time to talk about the greatest challenge facing his new administration- the triple whammy of eco
Attorney General Nominee Eric Holder NFL Past Comes Into Spotlight
ESPN filed a report this weekend that Attorney General nominee, Eric Holder, could come under fire due to his NFL past.
Freedom to Play Poker Online: Obama Will Take Notice
A suggestion to Barack Obama to "let online poker players in the United States play legally and without fear of prosecution" that
Obama Inauguration Betting: Yes It’s Available
The odds of Abraham Lincoln getting the first presidential shout-out are 10-11 according to online gambling website BetUS.com. FDR is
Caroline Kennedy to fill Clinton's Senate Seat Say Gamblers
84 percent of the betting public believes that Caroline Kennedy will be named to fill Hillary Clinton's New York State Senate seat. According to the action taken at online gambling exchange,
Wayne Root Tells Gambling911 of His Future Plans
As reported by Gambling911.com on Friday, former US Vice Presidential candidate Wayne Root shut down his sports service call center this past week.
Nancy Pelosi’s BCS BS
So the US economy is going to Hell in a hand basket...Is that any reason for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to hold session Thursday afternoon for those members from Oklahoma and Florida looking to rus
Republicans Head to Vegas for Obama’s Inauguration
Sure we know that President Elect Barack Obama's inauguration will be held in Washington, D.C.
Ron Paul on Government and Fraud
Texas Congressman, one time US Presidential candidate and an advocate for the online gambling industry, Ron Paul, recently wrote about the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme and how the US Government runs
Blagojevich Once Worked as a Bookie Claims Informant
Did disgraced Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich really work as a bookie? That's what one informant is telling authorities.
Annie Duke: Jon Kyl Could Have Become Attorney General
In Part Two of Gambling911.com Senior Correspondent Jenny Woo's sit down interview with Annie Duke, the poker pro reveals why she feels it was so important for the industry to elect Barack Obama in
Poker Part of Illinois Governor Scandal
Once again, the game of poker has shown itself to be a vital part of American life by being connected to a big story in the news.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Going Down? What Are The Odds?
With Thursday's revelations that Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Libertarian Presidential Candidate Talks Illinois Governor Scandal on Fox
Wayne Root will denounce the $15 Billion bailout of the auto industry and he'll be talking about the Illinois governor corruption scandal.
We Don’t Need Any Bailouts Says Former House Majority Leader
In an exclusive interview with Gambling911.com's own Jenny Woo, former Republican House Majority Leader, Dick Armey, said he was completely against any bailout for Wall Street, the banks, the auto
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey Has Ass Named Jenny Woo
Gambling911.com Senior Correspondent, Jenny Woo, this weekend had an opportunity to sit down with former Republican House majority leader, Dick Armey. The two discussed "freedom of the Inter
Obama Nationalization Controversy Has Little Affect on Odds
Oddsmakers at Ireland's leading bookmaker, Paddy Power, have been listing odds on a Barack Obama impeachment or re
Obama Good For The Internet? Some Have Their Doubts
The Barack Obama administration has outlined some of its policies following January's inauguation at Change.gov That site offers a pledge to protect the Internet from censorship and government inte
Everybody Wants Sarah Palin…. But Alaska Must Come First
The +350 favorite to be named the Republican nominee for President of the United States in 2012 (see
Professional Poker Player Boris Becker Dumped Via Text
Sparky Collins, everyone's favorite Cuban transgender reporter can barely get those big manly fingers around the keys of his cell phone to text.
Same Sex Marriage: You Can Now Bet On It
Same sex marriage is a hot topic, not just in the United States but around the world as well. In Ireland, you can actually bet on whether that country will legalize same sex marriages before 2015
Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Denies He’s a Racist For McCain Vote
The Texas Dolly, poker legend Doyle Brunson, has had to fight off allegations that he is a racist after publicly proclaiming he voted for Republican John McCain in this month's US Presidential Elec
Joe The Plumber Bummer: Thumbs Nose at Global Gaming Expo
You can hear the collective sobs from organizers and attendees of the 2008 Global Gaming Expo as news broke this weekend that everyone's favorite plumber (or make that, most annoying
Obama First Puppy Name Odds Still Offered
What will the Obama's name their first puppy?
George!
That is the favorite as posted by the fine folks at Paddy Power, who may have been slamming down those Guinesses once again. The idea that the Obama's would name their puppy after George W. Bush seems sort of off the wall if you ask us. Then again, maybe they are thinking in terms of our first President, George Washington. After all, Washington is listed with 10-1 odds. To make things stranger, Denzel is given 12-1 odds.
Hillary Clinton Could Become Obama’s Secretary of State
Odds on Hillary Clinton become President-Elect Barack Obama's Secretary of State were long at
Barney Frank Asks Bernanke, Paulson to Stop Online Gambling Policies
Congressman Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee which oversees housing and banking industries, has written two letters to both Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernake and
Obama Plans to Reverse Many of Bush Administration Policies
President Elect Barack Obama plans to use his executive powers to make an immediate impact when he takes office, perhaps reversing Bush administration policies on stem cell research and domestic dr
William Hill Won’t Post Obama Assassination Odds
In response to numerous requests asking for US President Barack Obama assassination odds, the United Kingdom's second largest bookmaker on Saturday issued a statement that it would not be offering
Obama Assassination Bet In Bad Taste: Odds Still Offered
Ireland's biggest online bookmaker, Paddy Power, has been raked through the coals for offering a bet on which it will pay out should president-elect Barack Obama be assassinated during his first
