Politics

Treacherous Midterm for Democrats Says The Hill

 

The Hill.com is not optimistic in regard to Democrats holding onto their majority seats after this November’s midterm elections and this does not bode well for online poker supporters who are counting on the Democratic Chairman of the House Financial Committee Barney Frank to come through for them with legislation designed to license Web card rooms in the States. 

Ironically it is the online oddsmakers who are predicting the sweep by Republicans. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/27/2010

Barney Frank Not Optimistic About Online Gambling Bill

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/21/2010

Online Gambling Group Sportingbet Settles With US Government for $33 Mil

 

One of Europe’s largest online gambling firms, Sportingbet, has settled with the US Government, agreeing to forfeit $33 million. 

Sportingbet was represented by the successful Barry and Stuart Slotnick father and son tandem, who managed to get a settlement much less than what was originally anticipated.  Barry Slotnick is perhaps best known for his obtaining an acquittal of New York City resident Bernard Goetz on attempted murder and assault charges related to his shooting of four would-be muggers on a subway train in 1984.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/20/2010

Delaware Republican Senate Nominee Christine O'Donnell a Witch?

Here at Gambling911.com we love our political scandals and a good Christine O’Donnell witch story just in time for Halloween is certainly no exception. 

Just yesterday we reported on how the primary legislator for online poker lobbyists in California, Roderick Wright, had been indicted on 8 charges including voter fraud.  He is also the scheduled key note speaker for the European iGaming Congress and Expo to be held in Barcelona, Spain next month.  Good grief. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/18/2010

Efforts to Legalize Online Poker in California Quashed For Now

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/18/2010

Poker Voters of America Legislator, EiG Keynote Speaker Rod Wright Jailed

 

The primary legislator backing Poker Voters of America lobbying efforts to legalize online poker in the state of California, Senator Rod Wright, has been hit by 8 felony charges including voter fraud, false declaration of candidacy and two counts of perjury.  The Senator was also a scheduled key note speaker for the upcoming 9th Annual European iGaming Congress and Expo

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/17/2010

Brennan, Jr: Math Will Be Key To Online Poker Measure Becoming Law

 

In a sit down interview with Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association founder Joe Brennan, Jr., Gambling911.com’s Senior International Correspondent Jenny Woo covered everything from the chances of online poker becoming legal on both the federal and state level to his opinion as to why the NFL seems to have backed down in its opposition to legalized Internet poker. 

JENNY: Do you think Barney's measure will pass?  If not, Why? And if so, do you think it’ll pass in 2010?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/15/2010

PPA Releases 2010 Congressional Ratings Guide

 

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today released its 2010 PPA Congressional Ratings Guide, available at www.congressionalpoker.org. The guide provides poker players a simple way to find out if their members of Congress support their poker rights.  

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/14/2010

Bristol Palin: A Dancing With The Stars Longshot

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/08/2010

Republican gambling executives endorse Harry Reid

 

Three Las Vegas Strip casino executives are among a group of Republicans backing Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid in his bid for a fifth term.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/08/2010

Gambling Prober Quits Over Porn Scandal

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/07/2010

Australian Casino, Betting And Political News September 6, 2010

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/05/2010

WWE Grooming Kids for Poker?

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/05/2010

Internal Strife Threatens Future of Online Gambling Legislation

 

By CHUCK BLOUNT - Express-News

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/03/2010

Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out

 

With the very real possibility that Congressman Barney Frank could lose his chairmanship position should the Republicans take over the House come November, online poker federal legislation must pass prior to Election Day or else there will likely be no “start over” time come 2011.  Ladbrokes, William Hill and other European sports betting ventures itching to get into the U.S. market still may be blocked since Frank’s legislation pertains only to online poker.

Enter the individual states.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/02/2010

Hillary Clinton For President Ad: What Are The Odds

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/02/2010

Storm Brewing For Reform Efforts if Barney Frank Loses Seat

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/01/2010

Australian Gambling, Casino, Politics For September 2, 2010

 

Australia remains one of the world's hotbeds of unique casino, gambling, and political news. The Labor Government has just lost a minister to porn and gambling at work, Liberal poised to introduce their high speed internet solution at the fraction of the cost to Labor's, we've got fighting at Crown Casino, Mildura Jewel Casino moving forward and more. Media Man and Gambling911 continue to bring you the best. We load up the sniffer dogs and navigate kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils... it's a whale hunting time down under...

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/01/2010

Barney Frank Talks Online Poker Legislation With Jay Leno

The poker industry wondered whether an appearance by chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Barney Frank on the Jay Leno Show Tuesday night would provide an opportunity for him to discuss the legalization of online poker.

He didn’t let the industry down.

Said one industry observer:  “I know when most celebs go on to Leno or prime time talk shows they promote their (own) show, or movie…but didn’t it seem like Barney was there to promote internet gambling?  

“While I know it might not have had a big impact, the fact that he did this is a VERY BIG DEAL!”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/01/2010

Barney Frank On Jay Leno Tuesday Night

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/31/2010

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