North Korea Acknowledges Purging of Leader’s Uncle for Gambling, Drug Use
(Associated Press) - North Korea on Monday acknowledged the purge of leader Kim Jong-un’s influential uncle for alleged corruption, drug use, gambling and a long list of other “anti-state” acts, apparently ending the career of the country’s second most powerful official.
American Gaming Association Responds to Adelson Anti-Online Gambling Effort
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has issued a statement in the wake of casino magnate and GOP bigwig donor Sheldon Adelson’s threat to launch a media blitz against legalization of online gambling in the USA.
The AGA state:
Christie Goes Off on ‘Trainwreck’, 'Absolutists' GOP: Could War With Adelson Be Brewing
New Jersey Governor Republican Chris Christie lashed out at his own party on Monday night, calling them a “train wreck”. That just happens to be the same term used by one of the GOP’s biggest donors, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, to describe legalized online gambling in the US.
Coincidental timing?
Rob Ford Odds: Stopped Drinking After ‘Come to Jesus’ Moment (Video)
Toronto’s embattled crack smoking Mayor, Rob Ford, said he quit drinking following what he called a “come-to-Jesus” moment.
Latest Federal Internet Gambling Bill Proposes Taxation: Reid Working on Measure
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - If Congress makes no progress on a national framework for online gambling this session, it won’t be for a lack of legislation.
Sounding Off Over Adelson: “Would Give Up Poker to Wipe Smile Off Snarky Ginger’s Face’
Poker players on the popular PocketFives.com website have blasted casino magnate Sheldon Adelson regarding his stance on legalized Internet gambling in the US. Adelson announced he will be ratcheting things up a notch by hiring lobbying groups in a feeble-minded effort to ban Web gambling
Gambling Magnate Sheldon Adelson to Battle Online Gambling as NJ Sites Set to Launch
One of the biggest GOP donors, casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson, is preparing to leverage his power by approaching Congress in an effort to ban Internet gambling in the US.
Latest Odds: President Obama Approval Rating to Drop Below 30 Percent at 3-1
Gambling911.com has US President Barack Obama’s approval rating odds to stay above 30 percent, at least through December 31.
Former Utah AG Mark Shurleff Denies Role in Online Poker Payment Scheme (Video)
In 2009, St. George-based SunFirst Bank began processing payments to online poker players to the tune of $200 million dollars, resulting in what would ultimately become known as “Black Friday”. The US Attorneys Office in the Southern District of New York indicted a number of key executives at three big US-facing online poker rooms including the co-owner of SunFirst Bank, Jeremy Johnson.
Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Still Favored to Stay Put: Will be Stripped of Power (Video)
More bad news for embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford as he learned early Friday morning that the city council voted to strip him of some powers. Gambling911.com has made Ford a -110 favorite to remain Mayor until the next election period approximately one year from now.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Latest Odds: Denies ‘Eating P****’ on Live TV (Video)
Gambling911.com still has the odds of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford resigning prior to the end of his current term (November 2014) at slightly better than EVEN. Just when you didn’t think the situation in City Hall could get any worse it just did as Ford shocked Canadian journalists with his denial of "eating her pussy" in regard to a former staffer.
Upset in Atlantic City Mayoral Race One More Reason for Christie to Celebrate
Republican Don Guardian stunned almost everyone in an upset win to unseat longtime incumbent Mayor Democrat Lorenzo Langford. Guardian was a long shot to win in the seaside gambling mecca.
Poker Player, Two-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner Frank Kassela to Run For Congress
Poker pro Frank Kassela has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Oct. 24 to run as a Democrat in the 3rd Congressional District that consists of Henderson and rural areas of southern Clark County, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal. Kassela was once a Republican, changing his party affiliation on October 22, primarily citing his frustration with the GOP’s handling of a government shutdown.
New York Governor, Others Receive $3.3 Mil From Gambling Interests
ALBANY, N.Y. — (Associated Press) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has received $361,500 and the state Legislature has raked in more than $1 million from gambling interests leading up to the Nov. 5 casino referendum which is being challenged in court, according to a new report.
Paddy Power Odds: ‘US Government Shutdown Will Not Last More Than 7 Days’
Gambling911.com has received significant traffic for odds on a US Government shutdown, but being a news site, we don’t actually take such bets. We’ll leave that to the fine folks over at Paddy Power, who, ironically, do not accept wagers from US bettors.
Washington Campaign Director Charged With Embezzlement: Gambled Away Funds
(Reuters) - The former head of a Democratic Party fundraising committee in Washington state has been charged with embezzling up to $300,000 in campaign contributions to feed a gambling habit, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Mass Congressman Owes Attorneys After Fighting Offshore Gambling Claims
US Representative John F. Tierney of Massachusetts has set up a legal defense fund to help pay for attorneys utilized while defending himself from allegations that he failed to disclose funds derived from his brother-in-law’s offshore gambling business.
Governor Opposed to North Carolina Casino Project
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — (Associated Press) - Gov. Pat McCrory says he has strong concerns about a Native American tribe's plans to build a gambling casino on land along a busy North Carolina interstate.
The South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation has filed an application with federal officials to buy 16 acres near Kings Mountain for a planned gambling casino the tribe says would create thousands of new jobs. That was the first step in a long process to build a casino just across the border from South Carolina in North Carolina.
John McCain iPhone Poker Playing Spoofs on Jon Stewart, Conan (Video)
As Gambling911.com has been reporting on all week, Arizona Senator John McCain was photographed playing poker on his iPhone during a 3-plus hour Senate Subcommittee hearing on the looming US attack on Syria.
The media has been all over this story….and now, so too are the late night comedians.
John McCain iPhone Poker Gaffe Goes Viral on G911
It’s one of the most talked about articles to ever appear on the Gambling911.com website – Arizona Republican Senator John McCain caught playing online poker on his iPhone during a Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Syria.
Online Bookmaker Paddy Power Sponsors Dennis Rodman 2nd North Korea Trip
Paddy Power, the UK’s third largest bookmaker, is sponsoring former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s trip to North Korea. It is Rodman’s second trip to the “Hermit Kingdom” in so many months.
John McCain Caught Playing Online Poker On His iPhone During Syria Hearing
Arizona Republican Senator John McCain was caught playing online poker on his smartphone during a Senate Subcommittee hearing to discuss possible military intervention in Syria.
“I lost thousands of dollars, “ Senator John McCain said during an interview on CNN.
He then clarified it was actually “free money”, although it took a few seconds to elaborate further.
Harry Reid Says MLB Should Let Pete Rose Into Hall of Fame
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) on Monday proclaimed that disgraced former Major League Baseball player Pete Rose should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The league imposed a lifelong ban from Baseball on Rose, the all-time hits leader, for his gambling on sports nearly 24 years ago.
Politician, Poker Player Stuart Wheeler Implies Women Need to Go Back to the Kitchen
UKIP Treasurer Stuart Wheeler has come under fire for suggesting that women are not competitive enough and, as such, don’t have much of a place in the board room.
Women's failure to beat men at chess, bridge and poker means that companies should not be forced to give them seats on boards, Wheeler suggests.
“I would just like to challenge the idea that it is necessary to have a lot of women or a particular number on a board.
Indicted Online Poker Processor Chad Elie Tells All (Video)
One of the individuals charged with processing payments for online poker site Full Tilt Poker and two other rooms claims to have witnessed inappropriate funds transfers between Mark Shurtleff, John Swallow and indicted businessman Jeremy Johnson.
Poker Pros Sexting Names a la ‘Carlos Danger’ AKA Anthony Weiner
So a lot of people are wondering, what would their sexting names be in the wake of New York City Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner being revealed as none other than Carlos Danger.
Carlos Danger Odds of Becoming Next NYC Mayor Unchanged in Last 24 Hours
The odds of Carlos Danger (AKA Anthony Weiner) being elected as the next New York City Mayor have remained unchanged since BetOnline released the number nearly 24 hours ago.
Royal Baby Name Favorite George Wins Out: Bookies Lose
Prince William and Kate’s new bundle of joy now has a name, and the favorite among oddsmakers has won out.
George Alexander Louis is the birth name given to the Royal Baby. This was the near even-odds favorite amongst bookmakers, who likely took a bit of a hit with this wager.
Anthony Weiner Odds to Become NYC Mayor Following Latest Scandal
BetOnline has released updated odds on Anthony Weiner’s odds to be elected the next New York City Mayor following news of yet another sexting scandal.
Betting on the Royal Baby Exceeds $1.5 Million
The bookies have at least one more day to keep the bets coming in on the name of Prince William and his wife Kate’s newborn. A name will not be selected on Tuesday, it was revealed following the first appearance of the royal baby.
