Politics
Hearing on Internet Poker to be Held in DC Next Week
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee for Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade is scheduled to hold a hearing on Internet poker next Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton’s Online Poker Act of 2011 will be discussed during this hearing and witnesses will be brought forward.
The Poker Players Alliance, which revealed the upcoming hearing, will be meeting with members of the subcommittee and various staff members.
Another President Bush: Jeb Hates Gambling (Sometimes)
Bush for President?
No, not that one.
He served two terms and can't serve any more.
And not his father either, who served one term and then was kicked out of office by the voters.
The Bush who's generating some political buzz on the presidential front these days is none other than the "other" Bush--Jeb Bush--who served as governor of Florida from 1998-2006 and is the 43rd President's older brother and the 41st President's son.
Politico.com: Unlikely Duo Working on Internet Poker Measure for Subcommittee
Ultra conservative Republican Joe Barton and Liberal Barney Frank are working on a bill that would legalize Internet poker. They are in the process of presenting their measure to a subcommittee in charge of slashing the deficit.
Ironically, a member of this chosen subcommittee is none other than Jon Kyl, the Republican outgoing Senator from Arizona who authored the current online gambling prohibition.
Black This Out Ron Paul Money Bomb October 19
With Ron Paul running for US President once again, the fine folks assisting with his campaign and various grass roots efforts will be working with Gambling911.com to deliver all the latest news.
Ron Paul, the long time Republican Congressman from Texas, has given a number of interviews to Gambling911.com. While not an active supporter of gambling per se, Dr. Paul is very much in favor of legalized online poker as a right of US citizens and has actually co-sponsored bills in the past along with Democrat Barney Frank.
Marco Rubio as Vice-President: A Bad Bet for All Concerned
Regardless of who wins the Republican nomination for President of the United States, the most talked about name for Vice-President on the G.O.P. ticket is Florida Senator Marco Rubio.
Rubio, 40, from suburban Miami, started his political career as a local legislator, serving as a Miami City Commissioner.
He then moved up to the state legislature, serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives and eventually rising to the post of Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.
In 2010 he was elected to the U.S. Senate.
53 Percent of California Residents Would Vote for Legalized Online Poker
A poll conducted last month revealed that 53 percent of California voters would side with legalizing online poker. The state legislators were forced to can a vote on legalizing the activity after it was determined there would not be enough time on the current year calendar for a vote.
State Sen. Lou Correa, who sponsored the legislation, explained the benefits of having California as a hub for Internet poker.
"In terms of the revenue potential for California, it could be explosive. What we need to do now is cut a deal."
- Ace King, Gambling911.com
Online Poker White House Petition Meets Goal in Less Than One Week
The Obama Administration asked those with ideas to boost the US economy to take part in a petition drive. Any petition with 5000 signatures would automatically be reviewed by the White House for inclusion in an upcoming jobs bill.
Well, in under a week (3 days to be exact), those 5000 signatures were gathered.
Chris Christie Confirms He Won’t Be Running
Despite the GOP’s pressure to get New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to join the race to run for US President, Christie confirmed once again he will not be running.
Fox News broke the story Tuesday afternoon.
The GOP has expressed concerns over the current pool of candidates, in particular Texas Governor Rick Perry, who was widely panned for his performance at last week’s Republican debate.
Why New Jersey Needs Legalized Sports Betting
Following today's public hearing of the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee, Chairman Jim Whelan emphasized the importance of authorizing sports wagering for the New Jersey's gaming industry.
Giuliani for US President: He Likes Gambling (Sometimes)
Disenchantment with the current crop of Republican presidential candidates has many in the G.O.P. urging former New York City mayor Rudy Guiliani to get in to the race, but so far he has resisted a repeat run.
Brooklyn-born Giuliani, 67, who was Big Apple mayor from 1994-2002 and before that was a Federal prosecutor and U.S. Attorney, ran for President in 2008.
And at one time during that '08 Republican primary election cycle, Giuliani led in the polls in all 50 states.
Gary Johnson’s Neighbor’s Dog Most Memorable Moment of Republican Debate
A relative unknown among the GOP candidates for US President, Gary Johnson, offered up one of the most famous lines of all the Republican debates thus far.
When asked about President Obama’s economic policy, the former New Mexico Governor responded: “My neighbor’s dog has created more shovel ready projects than this administration has”.
Most of his colleagues on stage had a good laugh at that one.
Johnson hasn’t appeared in many debates and – while we are on the subject of dogs – he’s considered one of the biggest underdogs.
5000 Signatures Needed for White House to Consider Internet Poker
The US Government has created a petition site that automatically will require the White House to consider any issue that spurs job creation and boosts the economy with a minimum of 5000 signatures.
A petition pertaining to the legalization of Internet poker has now been created. In a very short time, the petition has received just over 1100 signatures.
Barney Franks Wants to Give Full Tilt Poker Monies Back to Players
Sickened by news that surfaced this week that Full Tilt Poker executives squandered millions of dollars of players funds, Representative Barney Frank said he would like to return funds he received from the company back to players.
The Democratic Congressman from Massachusetts has backed measures to legalize online poker in recent years. Frank admits to receiving $18,600 from the board members of Full Tilt Poker since 2007 and another $14,000 from the Poker Players Alliance, a group largely funded by the board members.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Flip Flopping on Sports Betting
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has refused to come forward and endorse legalized sports betting in the state. Residents of the state will be able to vote to allow legalized sports betting on Election Day November 8.
Could Christie’s reluctance have something to do with the state playing host to an upcoming Super Bowl?
The National Football League has long opposed legalized sports betting.
A previous bill was given the last minute heave ho by Christie back in March. State Senator Raymond Lesniak reintroduced his measure last month.
Mobile Gambling to be Available Soon in British Columbia
Massachusetts Wants Online Poker: Boston Globe Explains Why
The state of Massachusetts is the latest to seriously consider legalizing online poker.
In a piece published Friday afternoon in the Boston Globe, Charles Nesson, a law professor at Harvard and founder of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, explained why Internet poker should be permitted in the state.
Mike Bloomberg for President: On Gambling Issues, He’s No Sure Bet
U.S. President Barack Obama, a Democrat up for re-election next year, has plummetting poll numbers so his re-election is anything but assured.
Harry Reid: “Online Poker Would Create Jobs, And Lots of Jobs”
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held his inaugural Twitter Town Hall and, not surprisingly, many of the questions asked surround the subject of jobs.
Atlantic City Casinos Urge New Jersey State Voters to Pass Sports Betting Measure
In early November there will be a referendum whereby New Jersey state residents will have the opportunity to vote for legalized online gambling in the state.
Atlantic City casinos are now backing the measure and they are urging voters to help pass such legislation. More specifically, the Casino Association of New Jersey, which represents the city’s 11 gambling operations, is pushing to have sports betting legalized.
5000 Signatures to Legalize Internet Poker Reachable in a Week
Massachusetts Latest State to Propose Legalized Internet Poker
The state of Massachusetts joins New Jersey, Nevada, California, Iowa and Florida in a quest to offer legalized Internet poker to its residents.
Nevada Attorneys Agree on Direction State is Taking on Internet Poker
The state of Nevada became the first to legalize Internet poker this summer. The legislation cannot be implemented, however, until a federal law is passed.
Chris Christie Says He Supports Gambling, But Does He?
Gambling911.com has previously reported on the major Republican presidential candidates' records on gambling issues.
We revealed how Texas Governor Rick Perry, Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney would be no friend to the gambling industry should any of them be elected President of the United States, all of them having stymied or attempted to stymie the expansion of gambling during their respective political careers.
But those are all declared candidates for the presidency.
Subcommittee Key to Expediting Legalization of Internet Poker
US First Legal Online Poker Jurisdiction Under Scrutiny by Council Members
Three Washington, D.C. Council members intend to re-examine the $38 million D.C. Lottery contract that helped make the District the United State’s first legalized online poker hub.
Council member Michael Brown slipped the online poker provision into the budget bill while failing to disclose earnings from a firm with an interest in online gambling.
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Daniel Negreanu Compares Current US Policy to Cold War Communist Russia
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu recently escaped the United States to his native Canada where he is now free to play online poker from the comfort of his home.
The US Justice Department indicted three of the world’s largest online poker rooms on April 15, forcing them to shut of hundreds of thousands of players including Negreanu. The companies were charged with funneling gambling monies through a small Utah bank, masking transactions as purchases for dog food and golf balls.
California Online Poker Bill Dead Until 2012
A bill that would have legalized online poker in the state of California has been put on hold until 2012.
California state Sen. Presdient Darrell Steinberg broke the news that the bill proposed by Sen. Roderick Wright, chairman of the Governmental Organization Committee; and the other by Sen. Lou Correa would not have time to be heard prior to the end of the legislative year September 9.
“We believe that well-thought-out, fair solutions to these differences can be reached,'' Steinberg wrote.
Ron Paul’s $1.6 Million Birthday Money Bomb
Ron Paul, a long time supporter of one’s right to gamble online, has managed to raise $1.6 million during his Birthday money bomb for his US Presidential campaign.
