Politics
The Influence Game: NFL Hires Washington Lobbyist
WASHINGTON (AP) - Politics has always been a contact sport, and the National Football League is suiting up for the game.
Worried about unwelcome attention from Congress, the NFL has established a Washington office in the last year, hired a full-time lobbyist and created a political action committee to make federal campaign donations. The league is concerned that if a work stoppage affects the 2011 season it will draw unwanted interest from lawmakers.
Congressman Ron Paul Discusses State Legalization of Online Gambling
Gambling911.com's Senior International Correspondent, Jenny Woo, sat down with Texas Republican Congressman, Ron Paul, this week to discuss the issue of legalized online gambling. Dr. Paul has been one of the most outspoken supporters of legalized Internet gambling, citing "individual rights" as a primary reason for this platform. He has even co-sponsored a bill to legalize online gambling with none other than Democrat Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
Obama: No Stimulus Money For Vegas Casinos
A provision related to the federal stimulus bill makes it clear that Las Vegas casinos are not to receive any of the money.
Online Gambling Sites Won’t Touch Timothy Geithner Exit Bets
The online gambling industry is doing everything possible to avoid any missteps with the U.S.
Betfair Banned: CEO Outraged
Following leakage of an Australian "Ban List", Betfair CEO Andrew Twaits expressed outraged with government officials. Twaits was unaware that his company's website had been blacklisted
Did Coach K Slam Dunk Obama?
Media reports circulated on Thursday that Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski (affectionately known as Coach K since nobody knows how to pronounce his name) had blasted President Barack Obama for selecting
Jenny Woo Versus President Obama’s Final Four Picks Challenge
It's Jenny Woo versus President Barack Obama in the Final Four. Whose Final Four picks will reign supreme?
Could Full Tilt Poker Buy a Vegas Casino?
Much of the talk over the past few years has related to a Las Vegas casino property such as MGM or Harrah's purchasing an already established online poker firm the likes of
Online Gambling Sector Questions John McCain Basketball Bracket
He tried to outlaw betting on College Basketball, which would ultimately have affected the popularity of NCAA tournament brackets and office pools, now Arizona Senator and the former GOP candidat
Wayne Root: Obama Insults Small Business Owners
2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate and one time sports service consultant, Wayne Allyn Root, is a small business owner.
Condi Rice’s Man Peter McKay May Get Nato Job
There were rumors once floating around that Condoleeza Rice had fallen for Canadian Defense Minister, Peter McKay, during a trip to that nation. Gamb
Gambling News: Barney Frank Goes All In, AGA Goes All Out
Congressman and Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank, is determined to lift a ban on Internet gambling. That was the top gambling news stor
Meet Astrid Harbord: Latest Love Interest of Prince Harry
Prince Harry has a new gal pal and she's a dead ringer for his past love interest, Chelsea, not to mention a friend of his brother's girl, Kate Middleton. Her name is Astrid Harbord and the oddsm
Ron Paul to Appear on CNN D.L. Hughley Breaks The News
Everybody's favorite 2008 Republican Presidential candidate, Ron Paul, will be appearing this Saturday night on CNN's D.L.
Barney Frank Wants Prosecutions, More..
Congressman Barney Frank, who would like the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act overturned as part of his extensive effort to stabilize the banking sector, outlined his agenda for the month o
Legalized Sports Betting Would Mean $30.6 Billion for US Economy
There is much talk this week about legalizing online gambling and in particular sports betting, which would account for a $30.6 billion figure as part of a PriceWaterHouseCoopers 2007 industry fore
The First Dog: He Won’t be Named After Barney Frank
The White House First Dog is expected by April - a Portuguese Waterdog (a what?). The only thing we don't know is his/her name.
Jon Kyl Agrees With Barney Frank Regarding Bank Nationalization
Republican Senator Jon Kyl and Democratic House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank remain on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to legalizing online gambling. Kyl calls
2009 Oscar Predictions From an Oddsmaker Turned VP Nom
Former Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee, Wayne Root, is here with his 2009 Oscar predictions for Gambling911.com readers. Mr.
Republican Senator Jon Kyl Pork: Good for Port Security
In a briefing with several of his colleagues, Republican Arizona Senator Jon Kyl called the Obama Economic Stimulus bill "a stinking, bloated, quivering pile of liberal pork." Yet amaz
Economic Stimulus Package: What Would Jesus Do?
If Jesus had passed an economic stimulus package similar to the one President Obama has proposed, we would still be paying for it. So says 2012 Libertarian Presidential hopeful, Wayne Allyn Root.
Las Vegas Mayor Wants Apology From Obama
Las Vegas' colorful mayor, Oscar Goodman, wants President Barack Obama to apologize for saying that companies shouldn't visit Las Vegas using tax payers money.
"What's a better place, as I say, than for them to come here," Goodman told KLAS-TV. "And to change their mind and to go someplace else and to cancel _ and at the suggestion of the president of the United States _ that's outrageous."
Former VP Candidate Says Welcome to Obama –ville
One person who won't be supporting President Obama's massive economic stimulus package is the former Libertarian VP running mate, Wayne Root.
Australian Censor Celebrates Safer Internet Day 2009
Protect our kids. Protect our pets. Protect ourselves from ourselves. This may be the message that Australia is trying to convey in recent months as some in government atte
Poker Players Alliance Party for Its Leaders… Members Excluded
Gambling911.com published an article Wednesday suggesting how great it would be for the million plus Poke
Bad Beat Poker Jackpots Winning Big in Bad Economy
It turns out that in online poker winning really isn't everything.
Poker Players Alliance Party: A Perfect Economic Stimulus
Imagine if you will only 5 percent of the Poker Player Alliance million plus members descending upon Washington, D.C.
Barney Frank Agenda Includes Online Gambling
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat and head of the U.S.
