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Online Gambling Foe Spencer Bachus Subject of Insider-Trading Probe

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:07:37 +0000

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.

Rick Santorum Against Online Gambling: ‘Dangerous for Our Country’ (Video)

Ace King — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:16:36 +0000

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...

Odds to Win Minnesota Caucus, Colorado Caucus

Gilbert Horowitz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:15:49 +0000

The latest odds to win Tuesday’s Minnesota Caucus as well as the Colorado Caucus were now available....

PaddyPower Regrets Paying Out on Early Romney Bets

Gilbert Horowitz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:28:51 +0000

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.

Another $5 Million Check From Sheldon Adelson to Pro-Newt Gingrich Pact

Aaron Goldstein — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:10:01 +0000

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.

The Ron Paul Online Gambling ‘Gaffe’ Good for Industry (Video)

C Costigan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:40:07 +0000

Did Ron Paul really mean to mention "online gambling" during post-South Carolina primary speech?

Ron Paul South Carolina Speech Mentions Online Gambling

C Costigan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:40:26 +0000

Ron Paul mentions online gambling during speech following South Carolina primary vote.

Huffington Post: Where the GOP Candidates Stand On Gambling

Gilbert Horowitz — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:56:29 +0000

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.

Newt Gingrich Ex ‘Open Marriage’ Claims, Rick Perry Out and the Latest South Carolina Primary Odds

Gilbert Horowitz — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:30:28 +0000

Appearing on ABC’s ‘Nightline’, GOP US Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich’s ex wife claimed the candidate desired an “open marriage”.

Ron Paul Gambles on Nevada: Will Skip Florida

Aaron Goldstein — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:58:15 +0000

GOP candidate Texas Congressman Ron Paul will bypass Florida and focus in on the next state to hold a caucus, Nevada.

Ron Paul Pays 1 to 3 Odds With 2nd Place Win in New Hampshire

Aaron Goldstein — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:39:31 +0000

Ron Paul has been declared as the 2nd place finisher in the state of New Hampshire for their Republican Primary Tuesday night.

Casino Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Behind Super PAC Ad Blasting Mitt Romney

Aaron Goldstein — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:30:26 +0000

The casino billionaire magnate Sheldon Adelson is reportedly spending $5 million to a Super PAC group supporting Newt Gingrich.

Odds to Wn the New Hampshire Primary Have Ron Paul Winning (Without Romney)

Aaron Goldstein — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:16:04 +0000

Ron Paul was a 1/3 odds favorite to win the New Hampshire Primary when you take Mitt Romney out of the equation.

No Political Betting For Nadex… For Now

Aaron Goldstein — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:43:32 +0000

The North American Derivatives Exchange (Nadex) will not be able to offer political contracts at the moment.

Three-Man Race in Iowa Caucus Overnight

Aaron Goldstein — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:07:53 +0000

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.

Iowa Caucus Odds of Winning Have Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney in Dead Heat

Gilbert Horowitz — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:10:55 +0000

Rick Santorum has become the “new flavor of the week” at just the right time with the Iowa Republican Caucus taking place Tuesday evening.

Kelly Clarkson Twitter Endorsement of Ron Paul

Carrie Stroup — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:24:00 +0000

GOP candidate Ron Paul got an unusual endorsement from none other than American Idol Season One winner Kelly Clarkson.

Michele Bachmann Calls Former Iowa Campaign Chairman “Sell Out” to Ron Paul

Gilbert Horowitz — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:56:23 +0000

GOP Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann called her former Iowa campaign chairman, Kent Sorenson, a “sell out” after joining Ron Paul campaign

Commission Must Act on NADEX Political Betting Request by January 4

Aaron Goldstein — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:45:39 +0000

The North American Derivatives Exchange (NADEX) has filed with the CFTC to permit offering of betting on the upcoming political elections.

Ron Paul Surging in Iowa: 4 to 5 Odds Favorite to Win Caucus

Gilbert Horowitz — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:42:50 +0000

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

Nadex Derivative Exchange Asks Permission to Trade Political Contracts

Aaron Goldstein — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:00:25 +0000

Nadex asked the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission for permission to sell contracts involving the predicted outcome of next year’s US Presidential race

Barney Frank Has Joined the Infamous Club of Celebrity Nip Slips (Video)

Jagajeet Chiba — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:59:30 +0000

Yes it’s true, Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank has joined the infamous club of celebrity nip slips.

Online Poker Felon Bill Sponsor Senator Marquerite Prentice May be Gerrymandered Out

Jagajeet Chiba — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:37:39 +0000

A Washington State Senator, Marguerite Prentice, may lose her seat due to so-called gerrymandering.

Ron Paul Iowa Ads: We Got ‘Em (Video)

Gilbert Horowitz — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:34:45 +0000

Ron Paul is going strong in Iowa and many believe he can take that state in its Caucus a few weeks from now.

Public Policy Polling Has Ron Paul One Percentage Point Behind Gingrich

Gilbert Horowitz — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:46:33 +0000

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.