US General Political News
US General Political News
US Presidential Election 2024: Harris, Biden & Trump Head The Betting
The media stir caused by President Trump’s 4 year term seems to have calmed down somewhat, yet US Politics continues to draw global attention.
Absolute Poker Money Return Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice
The United States District Attorney's office has entered into an agreement with Absolute Poker/Ulimate Bet to return funds to poker players.
Gambling911.com Contributor Blasts Obama Agenda: “Goal Is To Destroy America”
Did Sarah Palin Get a Boob Job? You can Bet on it.
Did Sarah Palin Get a Boob Job? You can Bet on it.
Betting Market: Elena Kagan US Supreme Court Justice Pick
CNN confirmed Sunday night that President Barack Obama will be picking U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan as U.S. Supreme Court nominee.
More Than £40 Million Bet on UK Elections
Millions of dollars have been bet on the UK elections outcome with most of the money being wagered on a hung parliament or Conservative majority, papers in London were reporting on Thursday.
Political Betting: Obama Cheating, Sarah Palin Drill Baby Drill
The National Enquire is coming out with a story that suggests US President Barack Obama is cheating on his wife Michelle with fundraiser Vera Baker.
Odds on Elena Kagan as Next US Supreme Court Justice
The betting markets give Elena Kagan a 41 percent chance of being sworn in as the next US Supreme Court Justice. That's what the customers at intrade.com are
Harry Reid Getting Into The Online Poker Act
Is beleaguered Senate leader Harry Reid about to propose his own online poker legislation?
That's the word around parts of the industry this week.
Charlie Crist as an Independent: Florida Election Bets Prime
As we approach the 2010 Elections, Sportsbook.com intends to offer betting on some of the most hotly contested races (
Online Gambling Prohibition: Blame it on Abramoff
Uber-lobbyist Jack Abramoff has long been noted as the individual who allowed online gambling to thrive unregulated, unlicensed and - for a few years - free from prosecution. Whether the industry
California Tribal Alliance Warning About Internet Poker
As legislators consider legalizing online games, the coalition says a new law could violate existing compacts.
By Patrick McGreevy, LA Times
Reporting from Sacramento - As legislators consider making California the first state in the country to legalize and regulate Internet poker, a coalition of Indian gaming tribes warned them Friday that the proposal would not create the budget windfall backers claim and could actually cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars.
Internet Gambling: iMEGA Chief Testifies Before New Jersey
IMEGA will participate in today's hearing of the New Jersey Senate's Gaming & Tourism committee, with Chairman Joe Brennan Jr.
State of the Union Speech Odds You Can’t Bet On
We huffed and we puffed and we blew the house in, but Gambling911.com couldn't get any of our friends to offer odds on US President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech.
Once again, Paddy Power came through. This is the same online betting company that has offered tasteless odds in the past such as whether Obama will be assassinated. However, they are still the best marketers in the industry bar none.
Wayne Allyn Root: How I Would Fix The Economy
If You've Ever Wondered How a Common Sense Small Businessman Would End This Depression and Save Capitalism...Here is the Plan... (note that Wayne Allyn Root's opinions are not necessarily those of
Online Gambling: Kentucky v. iMEGA Wait Continues
Though the Kentucky Supreme Court today released a number of opinions for cases on its docket, the anticipated decision in Commonwealth of Kentucky v. iMEGA, et al, was not among them.
Missouri Urges Congress to Lift Ban on Sports Betting
A resolution in the Missouri House asking the US Congress to lift PASPA, proposed by Reps. Grill & Colona, both Democrats:
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Wayne Root: Obama Death Panels Equal Unions
Wayne Allyn Root is a frequent contributor to the Gambling911.com website and the 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate. Today he goes off on President Obama, claiming among other things t
Sarah Palin Fox News Odds Now Available
It's official. Sarah Palin is now a contributor for the Fox News network.
Jon Kyl Holding Up Appointments for US Treasury
Online gambling foe Jon Kyl is reportedly making things very difficult on the US Treasury by holding up appointments for officials in key
Rand Paul Jumps Into Kentucky Senate Race
Rand Paul, son of Texas Congressman Ron Paul, has made it official this past week. His is running for Senator of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Ron Paul Man of the Year, Ben Bernanke a Travesty
Frequent contributor to the Gambling911.com website and one time running mate for US President on the Libertarian ticket, Wayne Allyn Root voices his outrage over Ben Bernanke being selected as Tim
South Carolina: Poker May No Longer Be Game Of Skill
The Poker Players Alliance praised a South Carolina court for recognizing poker as a game of skill earlier this year. Nevertheless, five players -- Michael Williamson, Scott Richards, Bob Chiment
Obama: Greater Than Jesus?
A Danish newspaper has suggested that US President Barack Obama is "Greater than Jesus". The Politiken, Denmark's oldest newspaper, featured an unsigned editorial this week.
"Obama is, of course, greater than Jesus - if we have to play that absurd Christmas game. But it is probably more meaningful to insist that with today's domestic triumph, that he has already assured himself a place in the history books - a space he has good chances of expanding considerably in coming years."
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,
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
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
