Politics

Root: Why George Costanza is the Anti-Obama Role Model

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2010

Poker Pro Joins Libertarian National Congressional Committee

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2010

Sen. R. Wright (CA) Supports PASPA Lawsuit for Sports Betting in NJ

 

California may benefit from legalizing sports betting, state senator says

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2010

ABC News: Legalized Online Gambling a “Crap Shoot”

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2010

Donald Trump Says He Supports Legalized Online Gambling

 

Speaking to the New York Post this past week, real estate and casino magnate Donald Trump said that he supported efforts to legalize online gambling.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2010

Online Gambling Bill Disastrous For Families Says Congressman

 

An Idaho Congressman has lashed out at his opponent for supporting an online gambling legalization initiative.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2010

Australian Political Parties Bet On Self To Lose

 

Readers, punters, gamers, casino billionaires, entrepreneurs, journos and political pundits, what a week, and what a story have we got for you. You've heard of an own goal in soccer. Well, get this... Australian political parties betting on themselves to loose the upcoming election... no joke folks. Centrebet is enjoying the spoils with the rumour mill saying PartyGaming want in, but the clock is ticking boys. Media Man and Gambling911 play 'Casino Jack' with this most unusual turn of events that is rumoured to bring Paul The Psychic Octopus out of retirement...

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2010

Obama Clueless…. About Mel Gibson, Snooki

 

Apparently US President Barack Obama has little time to keep up with pop culture news.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/29/2010

HR 2267 Might Have Tough Time in House: Pelosi No Fan

An important milestone was met Wednesday when HR 2267, legislation that looks to fully legalize online poker in the U.S., passed by markup in the House Subcommittee. 

Specifically, HR 2267 amends title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling activities by the Secretary of the Treasury, to provide for consumer protections on the Internet, to enforce the tax code, and for other purposes.

Next stop:  The House, where HR 2267 author Barney Frank has some degree of sway.  But there is one slight obstacle.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/29/2010

PokerStars Reacts to Successful Markup of H.R. 2267

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/29/2010

Online Gambling Bill HR 2267 Passes With Amendments

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/28/2010

Cyprus Government Moves to End Online Gambling

By George Psyllides, Cyprus Mail

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/28/2010

Wyclef Jean Haiti Presidential Odds a Good Bet

Wyclef Jean for President of Haiti?  Stranger things have happened and one online gambling site may begin offering odds

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/27/2010

Pennsylvania Gambling Beats Out Las Vegas, Atlantic City

 

No wonder Atlantic City is suffering, Pennsylvania is making quite an impact on the gambling scene, at least if collected taxes act as an indicator.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/26/2010

New York Times: States Addicted to Gambling

 

The New York Times featuring a report Monday regarding individual states desire to boost their economies through gambling, New Jersey included. 

New Jersey governor Chris Christie last week announced a decision for the state to take over struggling gambling destination Atlantic City.  Casino revenue there is down almost 30 percent from the same period in 2006. Of course, Atlantic City was hit with a double whammy of sorts.  Not only has the town suffered from a downturn in the economy but neighboring states have recently provided stiffer competition.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/25/2010

What Voters Want Most From The GOP: Legalized Online Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/23/2010

Gambling Industry Welcomes Atlantic City Plan But Others Skeptical

 

Donald Wittkowski, Press of Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY - Gov. Chris Christie's plan for state oversight of the casino district should boost the gaming industry, but it could take much longer to reverse Atlantic City's national reputation as a dirty and crime-plagued gambling haven, observers say.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/22/2010

Federal Agents Order Shutdown of Blogs

Some 73,000 blogs were shut down this past week, reportedly based on an order by US federal agents.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/22/2010

Online Poker Foe Spencer Bachus Likely to be Ousted

Rep. Spencer Bachus could find his role as the senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee concluding if the GOP has anything to do with it post election time. 

According to Politico.com, House Republicans are plotting again to oust Bachus from the position of senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee.  This time, the challenge is likely to come after the November election from conservatives, including some on the committee.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/22/2010

Breaking News

Say No to Sportsbook Blacklist

Since Gambling911.com revealed that seven sportsbooks had gotten together to share player information, everybody in the industry is talking.

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