Reid Renews Push to Fully Ban Online Gambling
Senate Minority Leader, Democrat Harry Reid, announced his renewed push to fully ban online gambling in the U.S. including poker.
Friends With Benefactors: Jon Stewart Lampoons Adelson for ‘Influence Peddling’
Jon Stewart opened up his show this past Thursday night with a look at the influence of money in politics, and Hillary Clinton coming under fire from the folks over at Fox News who have been thrown into a "tizzy" over there might be some conflict of interest over donations to the Clinton Foundation.
Jerusalem Post: Adelson Alleged Ties to Chinese Mafia Could Spell Downfall
Casino magnate, GOP megadonor and staunch supporter of the Israeli state, Sheldon Adelson, found himself in a Nevada court last week defending accusations of Chinese Mafia ties. At once point during the testimony, questions were even raised as to whether the casino chairman had knowledge of a failed beheading plot.
Cameron Victory a Win for UK Gambling Firms, ‘Crack Cocaine’ Fixed-Odds Terminals
UK betting firms can breathe a collective sigh of relief following Thursday’s election results in which PM David Cameron remains in power.
British bank stocks soared, led by Lloyds Banking Group Plc and Barclays Plc, as Cameron’s Conservative party unexpectedly secured a parliamentary majority, Bloomberg Business reported Friday.
‘Rough Sex’ Politician Indicted for Using Campaign Funds to Gamble
A Louisiana Parish President indicted last year on a sexual battery charge has now been indicted by a Baton Rouge grand jury on 6 counts of using campaign funds to support his gambling habit.
The state says St. Bernard Parish President David Peralta gambled away the money at nearby casinos Harrahs, Hollywood Casino, the Silver Slipper and the Grand Casino Biloxi.
This PM Refuses to Make Good on Pacquiao Bet: ‘Incensed by Loss’
A Prime Minister ruling over a nation with more than 15 million people lost a wager on Manny Pacquiao Saturday night and now he reportedly refuses to pay. Floyd Mayweather Jr. walked away the champion by unanimous decision.
Don’t tell that to Cambodia PM Hun Sen, who made the $5000 bet and admitted Monday he doesn’t intend to pay it since he was so “incensed by the loss”.
Marco Rubio Gains on Scott Walker at Bookmaker: Latest US Presidential Odds
Republican Senator Marco Rubio has now tied with Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker at 10-1 odds of becoming the next President of the United States.
Jon Stewart Blasts Christie for Pot Stance While Endorsing Online Gambling
“Daily Show” host Jon Stewart took New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to task over his anti-marijuana stance while simultaneously endorsing legalized online gambling in the state.
RAWA Author Graham 91 Percent to Run for US President: 200-1 Odds to Win
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has said there is a 91 percent chance he will run for U.S. President in 2016 on the Republican ticket.
Odds Alert: Hillary Clinton ‘Deleted’ Emails Mention Secret Lesbian Lover
In a shock report published Wednesday, the National Enquirer claims that some of Hillary Clinton’s famously “deleted” emails were “packed full of lesbian references and her lovers’ name".
Hillary Clinton Presidential Odds: Pays $160 for Every $100 Bet
With news that former Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will finally announce her bid for U.S. Presidency, Gambling911.com anticipates a slight surge in betting over the coming days.
Rand Paul Announces U.S. Presidential Run in 2016: Latest Odds
Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul has announced he is running for U.S. President in 2016. Sportsbook.ag had Paul listed with odds of 30-1.
The son of former Republican Congressman and U.S. Presidential candidate Ron Paul, Rand Paul wrote on his website Tuesday morning:
Harry Reid Now Wants Ban on Internet Gambling
One-time Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he will make banning Internet gambling a number one priority during his final years in Congress.
Reid announced he will be retiring at the end of his term in 2016.
The Democrat had previously pushed to have online poker legalized at the federal level.
“Online gaming is not good for our country,” Reid told a Vegas radio show last week.
Did Mobsters Really Beat Down Harry Reid
An accident using an exercise machine, such was the explanation provided to the public for Senator Harry Reid’s (D-Nevada) injured eye.
Huffington Post: Adelson-Backed Bill Splits Republican Party
Huffington Post on Thursday night cast doubt on the passage of Restore America’s Wire Act (RAWA), a Sheldon Adelson-backed bill, following a hearing before the House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday.
Adelson is one of the GOP’s biggest donors but many Republicans are against the legislation.
RAWA Hearing: Ignorant Leading the Blind, Ban Fantasy Sports, PPA Funded by Terrorists
A House Judiciary Committee hearing on pending legislation – the Restore Americas Wire Act – has gone according to plan based on the witness list consisting almost entirely of anti-online gambling zealots.
No need for a transcript. The only thing one needs to know is that online gambling is very, very bad. It’s also the crack cocaine of gambling.
Former Republican Congressman Ron Paul Still Fighting for Online Gambling
Retired Texas Republican Congressman and C4L Chairman Ron Paul submitted testimony Wednesday to before the House Judiciary Committee today on H.R. 707, "The Restoration of America's Wire Act".
Did Sheldon Adelson Buy Committee Hearing?
A hearing to deal with H.R. 707 or Restoration of Americas Wire Act is scheduled to take place March 25. The witness list – All four are pro online gambling prohibition. The backer of said legislation is none other than GOP megadonor and casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson.
Ted Cruz at 40-1 Odds to Be Elected Next US President
Texas Senator Ted Cruz on Monday was the first to officially announce his U.S. Presidential campaign for 2016. His odds of being elected were especially long at 40-1 at Sportsbook.ag.
Sheldon Adelson VegasGoblinKing Now on Twitter
Casino kingpin and GOP megadonor Sheldon Adelson is now on Twitter….well sort of.
It turns out a Twitter account was recently opened in his name with the descriptor of “VegasGoblinKing”, enough to realize this is no friendly Twitter account.
Democratic Governors Association Goes On Offensive Over RAWA: Submit Letter
A letter written by the leadership of the Democratic Governors Association urged House and Senate leadership to oppose legislation pushed by casino magnate Sheldon Adelson that would effectively ban online gambling throughout the U.S.
Loretta Lynch May Not Get Vote Over Answer to Online Gambling Question
At least one US Senator has said he will likely not vote to confirm Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch based on her answer to a question regarding online gambling, more specifically her unwillingness to overturn the 2011 Office of Legal Counsel opinion limiting the scope of the 1961 Wire Act to sports betting.
Chaffetz Pisses Off State Lottery Officials
Throughout the years, the state lotteries have proven to be a force when it comes to potential gambling legislation. Such was the case in 2006, when state lotteries were able to detach themselves from what would ultimately become the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act or UIGEA. Bottom line: Don’t mess with the state lotteries.
Senator Pushing for Web Gambling Prohibition has Never Used Email
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has never used email though he claims to know plenty about the perceived dangers of Web gambling.
Graham is the co-author of legislation that seeks to prohibit most forms of online gambling, though horse racing, most state lotteries and fantasy sports will remain exempt. The bill is backed by GOP mega donor and casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson.
Hillary Clinton US Presidential Odds Impacted by Email Scandal
Lots of changes in the Next US President market with the news of Hillary Clinton’s email scandal surfacing and at Sportsbook.ag, her odds to become the next President in 2016 have just gotten longer.
Congressman Hit by Sheldon Adelson Wife’s Purse Supports His Gambling Bill
Casino magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson has a new ally to support his online gambling prohibition. And that man just happens to be the same Congressman whacked by Adelson’s wife’s purse on Tuesday.
It’s none other than Rep. Brad Ashford (D-Neb), only a small handful of individuals supporting the legislation.
Netanyahu 81 Percent Odds of Being Re-Elected Israel Prime Minister
Online prediction website PredictIt.org has given Benjamin Netanyahu an 81% chance of being re-elected Prime Minister of Israel.
The site sets its odds based on public volume coming in on either side of a particular bet offer.
Jason Chaffetz 2015 Agenda: Stop Internet Gambling and Bomb Iran
Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz, a co-author of legislation that would ban most forms of online gambling, spoke vehemently in support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled speech before Congress on Tuesday.
U.S. AG Nominee Loretta Lynch Says Reversing Online Gambling Stance Unlikely
U.S. Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch has gone on record as saying she was unlikely to reverse a landmark Department of Justice opinion concluding that a 1961 Wire Act only applied to sports betting and excluded other forms of online gambling. That decision prompted a handful of states to begin legalizing Web poker and casino games within their borders.
Criminal Probe of Christie-Adelson Relationship, PokerStars Runaround Possible
New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie is being accused of preventing the world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, from entering into a deal with Atlantic City’s Resorts Hotel and Casino and his relationship with casino mogul and GOP mega donor is being cited as the reason why.
