Politics
The First Dog: He Won’t be Named After Barney Frank
The White House First Dog is expected by April - a Portuguese Waterdog (a what?). The only thing we don't know is his/her name.
Jon Kyl Agrees With Barney Frank Regarding Bank Nationalization
Republican Senator Jon Kyl and Democratic House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank remain on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to legalizing online gambling. Kyl calls
2009 Oscar Predictions From an Oddsmaker Turned VP Nom
Former Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee, Wayne Root, is here with his 2009 Oscar predictions for Gambling911.com readers. Mr.
Republican Senator Jon Kyl Pork: Good for Port Security
In a briefing with several of his colleagues, Republican Arizona Senator Jon Kyl called the Obama Economic Stimulus bill "a stinking, bloated, quivering pile of liberal pork." Yet amaz
Economic Stimulus Package: What Would Jesus Do?
If Jesus had passed an economic stimulus package similar to the one President Obama has proposed, we would still be paying for it. So says 2012 Libertarian Presidential hopeful, Wayne Allyn Root.
Las Vegas Mayor Wants Apology From Obama
Las Vegas' colorful mayor, Oscar Goodman, wants President Barack Obama to apologize for saying that companies shouldn't visit Las Vegas using tax payers money.
"What's a better place, as I say, than for them to come here," Goodman told KLAS-TV. "And to change their mind and to go someplace else and to cancel _ and at the suggestion of the president of the United States _ that's outrageous."
Former VP Candidate Says Welcome to Obama –ville
One person who won't be supporting President Obama's massive economic stimulus package is the former Libertarian VP running mate, Wayne Root.
Australian Censor Celebrates Safer Internet Day 2009
Protect our kids. Protect our pets. Protect ourselves from ourselves. This may be the message that Australia is trying to convey in recent months as some in government atte
Poker Players Alliance Party for Its Leaders… Members Excluded
Gambling911.com published an article Wednesday suggesting how great it would be for the million plus Poke
Bad Beat Poker Jackpots Winning Big in Bad Economy
It turns out that in online poker winning really isn't everything.
Poker Players Alliance Party: A Perfect Economic Stimulus
Imagine if you will only 5 percent of the Poker Player Alliance million plus members descending upon Washington, D.C.
Barney Frank Agenda Includes Online Gambling
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat and head of the U.S.
Poker Player Alliance’s Alfonse D'Amato in Gillibrand Controversy
It's the buzz throughout New York State this past weekend. New York's newly appointed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was introduced Friday and by her side, none other than former New York Senator and
The Obama Super Bowl Pick: Bet Against The Steelers
Last year, President Barack Obama (then a Senator) picked the New England Patriots to win the 2008 Super Bowl. He was wrong!
Antigua Online Gambling Issues Still in Limbo
According to a report Thursday in the Antigua Sun, the island nation of Antigua is seeking a compromise with the U.S.
Online Gambling Nemesis Jon Kyl Won’t Support Timothy Geithner
Some call him "Enemy Number One" to the online gambling sector. In fact, Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl probably considers that a compliment. Kyl, who helped push through legislat
Eric Holder Nomination Held Up Another Week
It was somewhat unexpected but the nomination for Attorney General, Eric Holder, will be put on hold for at least another week Gambling911.com has learned.
Senate Republicans forced the Judiciary Committee to delay a vote on Eric Holder due to lingering doubts over Holder's role in the 2001 pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich. There was an apparent confrontation between Holder and a Republican Senator.
Inauguration Betting Mostly Offered to Non US Citizens
If you were looking to place those all important Inauguration bets, move to Europe! That's because few if any of the online gambling websites catering to US citizens are actually offering Barack
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.
