Adelson Crony Push to Ban Internet Gambling a Threat to Gun Owners
Casino billionaire and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson’s attempt to pass legislation that would ban most forms of Internet gambling in the U.S. continues to not only frustrate proponents of regulated Web gambling, but has also managed to anger the far right.
Former Offshore Bookmaker Now a Politician
ESB’s Dennis Atiyeh Failed in Run for U.S. Congress
A former offshore bookmaker who once fought the Federal government recently tried to become part of the Federal government.
Dennis J. Atiyeh, who owned and operated offshore sportsbook English Sports Betting (ESB) in Jamaica in the late 1990s and early 2000s, was charged by the Feds in 2000 with illegally running a sports betting operation from the U.S.
American Conservative Union the Latest to Oppose Online Gambling Ban
Yet another conservative group has come forward to express its opposition to online gambling prohibition introduced by Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz last week. The legislation is heavily backed by GOP mega donor and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
Bill to Outlaw Online Gambling in US Resurfaces in Congress
A bill to prohibit online gambling in the United States has resurfaced in Congress this week. The legislation, reintroduced by Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) is heavily backed by GOP megadonor and casino mogul Sheldon Adelson.
In response, the Poker Players Alliance issued the following statement early Wednesday afternoon.
Senator John McCain Wants Congress to Look at Legalized Sports Betting
Senator John McCain, an Arizona Republican and former US Presidential nominee in 2008, told “Capital Games” hosts Rick Klein and Andy Katz this past week that Congress needs to debate whether sports betting should be legalized.
Who Will President Obama Pick to Win the 2015 Super Bowl?
It’s not just another prop bet, some folks actually await with baited breath to find out U.S. President Barack Obama’s Super Bowl pick. Some online sites were initially offering the President’s pick with New England at -140. This could have sentimental rationale as a result of the terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon in 2013.
Sheldon Adelson Reboots Efforts to Outlaw Online Gambling: DC Powwow
Casino mogul and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson will restart his campaign to outlaw online gambling in the US.
2016 Republican Party Presidential Nomination Odds to Win: Jeb Bush Favored
This weekend the Republican Party is holding a summit in Iowa as the Iowa caucus is exactly one year from today and Sportsbook.ag has just released its 2016 Republican Party Presidential Nomination odds.
No question, Hilary Clinton (+150) is still the frontrunner to win the 2016 Presidential Election; we don’t see anyone in her party challenging her for the nomination. So the democratic nomination is somewhat decided, what isn’t is the Republican Nomination.
White Potatoes In, Online Gambling and Sage-Grouse Out of Spending Bill
A “must pass” Omnibus Spending Bill is set to be sent out for a vote and should pass with flying colors. Fears among online gambling enthusiasts were that the bill would also be acting as a sort of “pork magnet”. In other words, folks in Congress had one last vehicle in which to attach their own measures, many of which are unrelated to spending per se.
Sources Say Boehner Gives Thumbs Down to Adelson Online Gambling Rider
With passage of a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill necessary to pass in Congress in the coming days, some media reports suggest that casino magnate and GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson intends to have his online gambling prohibition inserted as part of that “must pass” legislation.
Adelson’s Quiet Attempt to Quash Online Gambling Got Too Noisy
Is it possible to spend too much money in politics and have it backfire? Sheldon Adelson is about to find out.
Slate asks the Million Dollar Question (or should we say BILLION DOLLAR QUESTION?).
Adelson, in case you didn’t know, is among the biggest GOP donors. He’s also one of the richest men in the world and doesn’t believe online gambling can coincide with his brick and mortar casinos.
Thai Prince Wants Wife’s Family Stripped of Royal Name: Tied to Gambling Scheme
Thailand Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn has requested that the Thai government strip his wife’s family of their royal name in the wake of a series of corruption arrests tied to gambling and smuggling rackets.
Princess Srirasmi Akharaphongpreecha is Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn's third wife, and the pair married in 2001. They are expected to divorce.
The princess’s uncle, a senior police general, was arrested over accusations of amassing vast wealth through the smuggling and gambling rings.
Huckabee Gearing Up for US Presidential Run: Does Adelson’s ‘Dirty Work’
Fox News television host and 2008 US Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is reportedly preparing to run again in 2016.
Rhode Island Ex-Attorney General in Hot Water Over Gambling Lobbying
A former Rhode Island Attorney General is being investigated to determine if he violated state lobbying rules by making appeals to his former colleagues on behalf of a Nevada gambling casino. Patrick C. Lynch, a Democrat, served from 2003 to 2010.
Adelson-Backed Online Gambling Bill Won’t be Presented During Lame Duck Session
A bill to prohibit most forms of online gambling, backed heavily by GOP mega donor and casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson, will not be heard during the upcoming month’s lame duck session in Congress.
The legislation, known as Restore America’s Wire Act, had gained support from only a handful of Congressional members, mostly Republicans. Adelson spent millions to push for the bill.
Retired Congressman Ron Paul Rips Into Adelson Over Online Gambling Bill
Retired Republican Congressman and two-time US Presidential candidate Ron Paul has come out swinging against “crony capitalism” and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson’s attempt to ban online gambling.
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Vegas Oddsmaker has Most Accurate Prediction in USA: Predicted GOP Landslide
Wayne Allyn Root, Las Vegas oddsmaker and former 2008 Vice Presidential running mate for the Libertarian party, had the most accurate election prediction in country Tuesday night. He has been predicting a "massive, historic" GOP landslide for weeks now. The below opinion piece is from Mr. Root, a Special Contributor to the Gambling911.com website for the past several years now. His views do not necessarily reflect those of Gambling911.com or its Management.
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Nephew of Online Gambling Pioneer Becomes Newly Elected Arizona Governor
The nephew of a prominent online gambling and sports wagering pioneer Bill Scott has become the new Governor of Arizona.
The former CEO of ice cream chain Cold Stone Creamery and current State Treasurer, Doug Ducey, was voted in as that state’s new Republican Governor. He replaces Jan Brewer, who could no longer run again due to term limits.
Ducey cruised to victory in the typically reliable “red” state, beating out Democrat challenger Fred DuVal.
Adelson Hates Pot Almost as Much as He Hates Online Gambling
Amendment 2 as part of Tuesday’s midterm elections in the state of Florida would legalize marijuana in the Sunshine State.
For those of you who live here as we do, you might have noticed that campaign ads asking Florida residents to vote NO for Amendment 2 were about the third most plentiful after campaign ads for both Gubernatorial candidates Rick Scott and Charlie Crist.
Online Gambling Pioneer Nephew Doug Ducey Widens Gap in AZ Governor’s Race
With just days before the elections, polls show Republican Doug Ducey ahead of Democratic candidate Fred DuVal in the Arizona gubernatorial race.
Vegas Oddsmaker Predicts GOP Landslide for Midterm Elections
Vegas oddsmaker and former Libertarian VP candidate Wayne Allyn Root predicts a bloodbath among Democrats during next week’s midterm elections. While most gambling sites were shying away from offering odds on the 2014 midterms, sites like BetOnline.ag are already taking bets on the 2016 US Presidential election.
AZ Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Ducey Comes From Mob Family: Uncle Ran WWTS
We’re not sure exactly what if any impact being born into an alleged Mafia family might have but this is the latest headliner coming out of the Arizona gubernatorial race involving Republican Doug Ducey.
His connections may be more interesting to long time diehard readers of Gambling911.com than the actual voters in Arizona.
Warren Buffett Hillary Clinton Bet to Become Next US President
Warren Buffet, one of the world’s richest men, said he will bet money on Hillary Clinton becoming the next President of the United States. How much money, he did not disclose.
“Hillary’s going to run,” Buffett boldly predicted during an interview segment with Carol Lommis at Fortune’s “Most Powerful Women Summit”.
Could Sports Betting Help PA Gov Get Re-Elected? State’s Top Pundit Weighs In
For decades, Pennsylvania residents have trekked to neighboring New Jersey to get their gambling fix.
Casinos lined the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, and a walk through any of the casino's parking garages revealed that half of the cars had Pennsylvania license plates.
The Keystone State, which had no casinos, was losing A LOT of revenue to the Garden State.
Congress May Consider Online Poker Exemption: War Should Quash Those Hopes
A Sheldon Adelson-backed online gambling prohibition bill, the Restoration of America's Wire Act (RAWA), is reportedly gaining some steam in Congress though the odds are against passage during the so-called “lame duck” session.
According to media reports, Bally Tech’s John Connelly was quoted during a recent conference that he expects a federal push to make “everything other than poker illegal” this November.
'Why I bet £900k on the Scottish referendum'
The BBC spoke to an anonymous individual who bet £900k on the NO to Scottish independence. He has the check to prove it.
No to Scotland Independence: Most Bets Ever for a Political Event, Man Wins $2 Mil
Bookmakers have made out big on the recent referendum for Scotland’s independence.
During the early morning hours of Friday it was revealed that Scotland will remain a part of the United Kingdom for the time being with 55.3 percent of its nearly 90% eligible voters choosing “NO” to independence.
Scotland Independence Referendum Passing Would Have Paid 7-2 Odds: No Wins
Some online betting sites like Betfair.com had already paid out more than 100,000 pounds ($162,000) to customers who backed a "No" vote for Scotland's independence. Odds were coming in a 7-2 at PaddyPower.com on the passage of the referendum just hours before polling was to close on the Independence Referendum. Results were trickling in throughout the early morning hours Friday and it was becoming obvious that Scotland would be staying a
Control of US Senate Odds Now Close to 50-50 Says Paddy Power
Irish online bookmaker Paddy Power has the odds of which party will control the US Senate at Republicans 8/13 and Democrats 6/5.
The Republicans were widely expected to control the Senate following November mid-term elections, however, in recent days it now appears that Kansas Independent Greg Orman will likely beat three-term incumbent Republican Senator Pat Roberts.
Christie, Sandoval Talk Combining Online Poker Players: No Sports Bets at Caesars
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval discussed possibly combining both states online poker player pools during a gaming conference in the Garden State on Monday.
