US General Political News

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.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Thu, 05/06/2010 - 10:17

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sat, 05/01/2010 - 16:50

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

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 04/22/2010 - 22:04

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.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Thu, 04/22/2010 - 09:40

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 (

Submitted by Payton on, Mon, 04/19/2010 - 18:43

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

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Thu, 04/15/2010 - 22:18

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.

Submitted by on, Fri, 02/05/2010 - 21:46

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 02/01/2010 - 10:39

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.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 01/27/2010 - 17:00

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

Submitted by Wayne Allyn Root on, Mon, 01/25/2010 - 20:24

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.

Submitted by on, Thu, 01/21/2010 - 13:12

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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Submitted by on, Thu, 01/14/2010 - 11:49

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

Submitted by Wayne Allyn Root on, Wed, 01/13/2010 - 21:40

Sarah Palin Fox News Odds Now Available

It's official. Sarah Palin is now a contributor for the Fox News network.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 01/13/2010 - 13:16

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

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 01/12/2010 - 13:37

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 01/05/2010 - 16:51

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

Submitted by Wayne Allyn Root on, Tue, 01/05/2010 - 13:56

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

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 12/31/2009 - 09:25

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."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 12/30/2009 - 22:28