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Absolute Poker Money Return Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice

Payton — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:17:26 +0000

The United States District Attorney's office has entered into an agreement with Absolute Poker/Ulimate Bet to return funds to poker players.

Hillary Clinton For President Ad: What Are The Odds

C Costigan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:53:53 +0000

While Hillary Clinton says she has no aspirations to run for President of the United States, hers is the first ad running for the 2012 Presidential campaign. Go figure.

Gambling911.com Contributor Blasts Obama Agenda: “Goal Is To Destroy America”

C Costigan — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:39:09 +0000

Wayne Allyn Root was the 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate and is also a special contributor to the Gambling911.com website. In his latest op-ed piece, Mr. Root talks about how he was in the same class at Columbia University as US President Barack Obama and how his fellow classmates cheered while watching the assassination of then President Ronald Reagan. Wayne Root’s opinion does not necessarily reflect that of Gambling911.com or its Management.

Did Sarah Palin Get a Boob Job? You can Bet on it.

Payton — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:25:28 +0000

Forget about the soccer World Cup in South Africa, the burning question on the minds of punters around the globe is whether Sarah Palin had a boob job and leading bookie Paddy Power claims to have the answer.

Betting Market: Elena Kagan US Supreme Court Justice Pick

Aaron Goldstein — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:20:03 +0000

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

Alistair Prescott — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:17:07 +0000

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. Some £40 Million had been bet thus far.

Political Betting: Obama Cheating, Sarah Palin Drill Baby Drill

Aaron Goldstein — Sat, 01 May 2010 20:50:42 +0000

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. These rumors are nothing new. They’ve been out there for years and to date no photos have emerged of this supposed fling.

Odds on Elena Kagan as Next US Supreme Court Justice

Aaron Goldstein — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:04:04 +0000

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 gambling on at least.

Harry Reid Getting Into The Online Poker Act

Alejandro Botticelli — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:40:40 +0000

Is beleaguered Senate leader Harry Reid about to propose his own online poker legislation?

Charlie Crist as an Independent: Florida Election Bets Prime

Payton — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:43:26 +0000

As we approach the 2010 Elections, Sportsbook.com intends to offer betting on some of the most hotly contested races. None perhaps will be as interesting as the Florida Senate race. That’s because the state’s popular Governor is considering running as an Independent.

Online Gambling Prohibition: Blame it on Abramoff

Alejandro Botticelli — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:18:21 +0000

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 should thank him or not remains debatable since these days his associations are mostly frowned upon, and online gambling happened to be one such association.

California Tribal Alliance Warning About Internet Poker

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:46:22 +0000

As legislators consider legalizing online games, the coalition says a new law could violate existing compacts.

Internet Gambling: iMEGA Chief Testifies Before New Jersey

C Costigan — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:39:58 +0000

IMEGA will participate in today's hearing of the New Jersey Senate's Gaming & Tourism committee, with Chairman Joe Brennan Jr. testifying on the behalf of the Internet gambling and sports wagering bills.

State of the Union Speech Odds You Can’t Bet On

Jagajeet Chiba — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:00:43 +0000

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.

Wayne Allyn Root: How I Would Fix The Economy

Wayne Allyn Root — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:24:50 +0000

If You've Ever Wondered How a Common Sense Small Businessman Would End This Depression and Save Capitalism...Here is the Plan...

Online Gambling: Kentucky v. iMEGA Wait Continues

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:12:21 +0000

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. The next possible date for a decision in the matter will not come until late-March 2010.

Missouri Urges Congress to Lift Ban on Sports Betting

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:49:05 +0000

A resolution in the Missouri House asking the US Congress to lift PASPA, proposed by Reps. Grill & Colona, both Democrat

Wayne Root: Obama Death Panels Equal Unions

Wayne Allyn Root — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:40:42 +0000

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 that “Obama is the first president owned by the unions” and that he is “Modeling the USA after Michigan and California – government employee unions go wild”. Wayne Allyn Root’s views do not necessarily reflect those of Gambling911.com nor its management.

Sarah Palin Fox News Odds Now Available

Jagajeet Chiba — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:16:59 +0000

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

Jon Kyl Holding Up Appointments for US Treasury

Jagajeet Chiba — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:37:15 +0000

Online gambling foe Jon Kyl is reportedly making things very difficult on the US Treasury by holding up appointments for officials in key international finance and tax offices.

Rand Paul Jumps Into Kentucky Senate Race

C Costigan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:51:54 +0000

Rand Paul, son of Texas Congressman Ron Paul, has made it official. His is running for Senator of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Ron Paul Man of the Year, Ben Bernanke a Travesty

Wayne Allyn Root — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:56:23 +0000

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 Time Magazine's "Man of the Year", suggesting instead that Ron Paul should be. Paul is an advocate for legalized online gambling.

South Carolina: Poker May No Longer Be Game Of Skill

Jagajeet Chiba — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:25:44 +0000

The PPA and poker community alike may risk having South Carolina reverse its declaration that poker is a game of skill should South Carolina's attorney general have any say in the matter.

Obama: Greater Than Jesus?

Jagajeet Chiba — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:28:36 +0000

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.

The Best of 2009: Most Popular Poker, Online Gambling Stories

C Costigan — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:15:43 +0000

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, these were truly the most popular industry-related stories based on real audience numbers, so enjoy the look back and a look behind the scenes at Gambling911.com's traffic numbers on each subject matter.