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Online Gambling Foe Spencer Bachus Subject of Insider-Trading Probe
One of the online gambling industry’s most outspoken opponents, Republican Spencer Bachus of Alabama, is being investigated as part of an insider-trading probe.
Submitted by Guest on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 00:07
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Rick Santorum Against Online Gambling: ‘Dangerous for Our Country’ (Video)
Last week when it was learned the US Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum came out against legalized online gambling, this appeared to be a nonissue. But now...
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:16
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Odds to Win Minnesota Caucus, Colorado Caucus
The latest odds to win Tuesday’s Minnesota Caucus as well as the Colorado Caucus were now available....
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 22:15
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PaddyPower Regrets Paying Out on Early Romney Bets
Following Newt Gingrich’s big South Carolina primary win this past Saturday, the Mitt Romney camp was not the only bunch banging their respective heads against the wall.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 21:28
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Another $5 Million Check From Sheldon Adelson to Pro-Newt Gingrich Pact
Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson was reportedly sending yet another $5 million check to a pro-Newt Gingrich pact following the former House Speaker’s big South Carolina primary win.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 20:10
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The Ron Paul Online Gambling ‘Gaffe’ Good for Industry (Video)
Did Ron Paul really mean to mention "online gambling" during post-South Carolina primary speech?
Submitted by C Costigan on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 12:40
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Ron Paul South Carolina Speech Mentions Online Gambling
Ron Paul mentions online gambling during speech following South Carolina primary vote.
Submitted by C Costigan on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 20:40
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Huffington Post: Where the GOP Candidates Stand On Gambling
The Huffington Post’s Ron Dicker published a piece this weekend on the four remaining US GOP candidates and their stance as it relates to gambling.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 19:56
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Newt Gingrich Ex ‘Open Marriage’ Claims, Rick Perry Out and the Latest South Carolina Primary Odds
Appearing on ABC’s ‘Nightline’, GOP US Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich’s ex wife claimed the candidate desired an “open marriage”.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 12:30
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Ron Paul Gambles on Nevada: Will Skip Florida
GOP candidate Texas Congressman Ron Paul will bypass Florida and focus in on the next state to hold a caucus, Nevada.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 11:58
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Ron Paul Pays 1 to 3 Odds With 2nd Place Win in New Hampshire
Ron Paul has been declared as the 2nd place finisher in the state of New Hampshire for their Republican Primary Tuesday night.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 20:39
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Casino Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Behind Super PAC Ad Blasting Mitt Romney
The casino billionaire magnate Sheldon Adelson is reportedly spending $5 million to a Super PAC group supporting Newt Gingrich.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 14:30
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Odds to Wn the New Hampshire Primary Have Ron Paul Winning (Without Romney)
Ron Paul was a 1/3 odds favorite to win the New Hampshire Primary when you take Mitt Romney out of the equation.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:16
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No Political Betting For Nadex… For Now
The North American Derivatives Exchange (Nadex) will not be able to offer political contracts at the moment.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 10:43
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Three-Man Race in Iowa Caucus Overnight
It was Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul winning in the Iowa caucus overnight. All three were essentially favorites to win coming into Tuesday.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 23:07
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Iowa Caucus Odds of Winning Have Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney in Dead Heat
Rick Santorum has become the “new flavor of the week” at just the right time with the Iowa Republican Caucus taking place Tuesday evening.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:10
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Kelly Clarkson Twitter Endorsement of Ron Paul
GOP candidate Ron Paul got an unusual endorsement from none other than American Idol Season One winner Kelly Clarkson.
Submitted by Carrie Stroup on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 21:24
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Michele Bachmann Calls Former Iowa Campaign Chairman “Sell Out” to Ron Paul
GOP Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann called her former Iowa campaign chairman, Kent Sorenson, a “sell out” after joining Ron Paul campaign
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 15:56
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Commission Must Act on NADEX Political Betting Request by January 4
The North American Derivatives Exchange (NADEX) has filed with the CFTC to permit offering of betting on the upcoming political elections.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 10:45
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Ron Paul Surging in Iowa: 4 to 5 Odds Favorite to Win Caucus
GOP candidate Ron Paul continues to climb in Iowa state polls. His odds of winning next week’s Caucus were now at 4 to 5
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:42
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Nadex Derivative Exchange Asks Permission to Trade Political Contracts
Nadex asked the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission for permission to sell contracts involving the predicted outcome of next year’s US Presidential race
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 23:00
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Barney Frank Has Joined the Infamous Club of Celebrity Nip Slips (Video)
Yes it’s true, Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank has joined the infamous club of celebrity nip slips.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 09:59
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Online Poker Felon Bill Sponsor Senator Marquerite Prentice May be Gerrymandered Out
A Washington State Senator, Marguerite Prentice, may lose her seat due to so-called gerrymandering.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Sun, 12/18/2011 - 20:37
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Ron Paul Iowa Ads: We Got ‘Em (Video)
Ron Paul is going strong in Iowa and many believe he can take that state in its Caucus a few weeks from now.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 21:34
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Public Policy Polling Has Ron Paul One Percentage Point Behind Gingrich
Most of the national polls have GOP candidate Ron Paul tied with Mitt Romney in the Iowa Caucus but at least one poll now has Paul closing in on Newt Gingrich.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 20:46
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