Giuliani for US President: He Likes Gambling (Sometimes)
Disenchantment with the current crop of Republican presidential candidates has many in the G.O.P. urging former New York City mayor Rudy Guiliani to get in to the race, but so far he has resisted a repeat run.
Brooklyn-born Giuliani, 67, who was Big Apple mayor from 1994-2002 and before that was a Federal prosecutor and U.S. Attorney, ran for President in 2008.
And at one time during that '08 Republican primary election cycle, Giuliani led in the polls in all 50 states.
Gary Johnson’s Neighbor’s Dog Most Memorable Moment of Republican Debate
A relative unknown among the GOP candidates for US President, Gary Johnson, offered up one of the most famous lines of all the Republican debates thus far.
When asked about President Obama’s economic policy, the former New Mexico Governor responded: “My neighbor’s dog has created more shovel ready projects than this administration has”.
Most of his colleagues on stage had a good laugh at that one.
Johnson hasn’t appeared in many debates and – while we are on the subject of dogs – he’s considered one of the biggest underdogs.
5000 Signatures Needed for White House to Consider Internet Poker
The US Government has created a petition site that automatically will require the White House to consider any issue that spurs job creation and boosts the economy with a minimum of 5000 signatures.
A petition pertaining to the legalization of Internet poker has now been created. In a very short time, the petition has received just over 1100 signatures.
Barney Franks Wants to Give Full Tilt Poker Monies Back to Players
Sickened by news that surfaced this week that Full Tilt Poker executives squandered millions of dollars of players funds, Representative Barney Frank said he would like to return funds he received from the company back to players.
The Democratic Congressman from Massachusetts has backed measures to legalize online poker in recent years. Frank admits to receiving $18,600 from the board members of Full Tilt Poker since 2007 and another $14,000 from the Poker Players Alliance, a group largely funded by the board members.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Flip Flopping on Sports Betting
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has refused to come forward and endorse legalized sports betting in the state. Residents of the state will be able to vote to allow legalized sports betting on Election Day November 8.
Could Christie’s reluctance have something to do with the state playing host to an upcoming Super Bowl?
The National Football League has long opposed legalized sports betting.
A previous bill was given the last minute heave ho by Christie back in March. State Senator Raymond Lesniak reintroduced his measure last month.
Massachusetts Wants Online Poker: Boston Globe Explains Why
The state of Massachusetts is the latest to seriously consider legalizing online poker.
In a piece published Friday afternoon in the Boston Globe, Charles Nesson, a law professor at Harvard and founder of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, explained why Internet poker should be permitted in the state.
Mike Bloomberg for President: On Gambling Issues, He’s No Sure Bet
U.S. President Barack Obama, a Democrat up for re-election next year, has plummetting poll numbers so his re-election is anything but assured.
Harry Reid: “Online Poker Would Create Jobs, And Lots of Jobs”
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held his inaugural Twitter Town Hall and, not surprisingly, many of the questions asked surround the subject of jobs.
Atlantic City Casinos Urge New Jersey State Voters to Pass Sports Betting Measure
In early November there will be a referendum whereby New Jersey state residents will have the opportunity to vote for legalized online gambling in the state.
Atlantic City casinos are now backing the measure and they are urging voters to help pass such legislation. More specifically, the Casino Association of New Jersey, which represents the city’s 11 gambling operations, is pushing to have sports betting legalized.
Massachusetts Latest State to Propose Legalized Internet Poker
The state of Massachusetts joins New Jersey, Nevada, California, Iowa and Florida in a quest to offer legalized Internet poker to its residents.
Nevada Attorneys Agree on Direction State is Taking on Internet Poker
The state of Nevada became the first to legalize Internet poker this summer. The legislation cannot be implemented, however, until a federal law is passed.
Chris Christie Says He Supports Gambling, But Does He?
Gambling911.com has previously reported on the major Republican presidential candidates' records on gambling issues.
We revealed how Texas Governor Rick Perry, Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney would be no friend to the gambling industry should any of them be elected President of the United States, all of them having stymied or attempted to stymie the expansion of gambling during their respective political careers.
But those are all declared candidates for the presidency.
US First Legal Online Poker Jurisdiction Under Scrutiny by Council Members
Three Washington, D.C. Council members intend to re-examine the $38 million D.C. Lottery contract that helped make the District the United State’s first legalized online poker hub.
Council member Michael Brown slipped the online poker provision into the budget bill while failing to disclose earnings from a firm with an interest in online gambling.
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Daniel Negreanu Compares Current US Policy to Cold War Communist Russia
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu recently escaped the United States to his native Canada where he is now free to play online poker from the comfort of his home.
The US Justice Department indicted three of the world’s largest online poker rooms on April 15, forcing them to shut of hundreds of thousands of players including Negreanu. The companies were charged with funneling gambling monies through a small Utah bank, masking transactions as purchases for dog food and golf balls.
California Online Poker Bill Dead Until 2012
A bill that would have legalized online poker in the state of California has been put on hold until 2012.
California state Sen. Presdient Darrell Steinberg broke the news that the bill proposed by Sen. Roderick Wright, chairman of the Governmental Organization Committee; and the other by Sen. Lou Correa would not have time to be heard prior to the end of the legislative year September 9.
“We believe that well-thought-out, fair solutions to these differences can be reached,'' Steinberg wrote.
Ron Paul’s $1.6 Million Birthday Money Bomb
Ron Paul, a long time supporter of one’s right to gamble online, has managed to raise $1.6 million during his Birthday money bomb for his US Presidential campaign.
Michele Bachmann No Pal of Online Gambling: Proud to Have "Crippled" Bill
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, who's a candidate for President of the United States, is no friend of the online gambling industry.
Jon Kyl Holds the Cards When it Comes to Legalizing Internet Poker
A 12 member super committee in Washington, D.C. is tasked with determining how to save $1.5 trillion in government expenses over the next 10 years.
California Poker Law Confusing, Antiquated
The state of California, which just happens to be the 8th largest economic powerhouse in the world, has made headlines in the world of poker recently.
Online Poker Measure Could be Tacked Onto Jobs Bill
Industry observers are watching to see if members of Congress will seek to attach a bill legalizing online poker to US President Barack Obama’s jobs creation bill.
Supporters of i-Gaming legislation, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, believe that the legalization of online poker will help to stimulate job growth and bring billions of dollars to federal coffers. Opponents to similar proposed legislation in the past such as Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl also have expressed support for regulation in recent months.
Rick Perry for President: Not if You’re a Gambler or Online Poker Player
Texas governor Rick Perry has thrown his (cowboy) hat into the ring, announcing that he's a candidate for President of the United States.
California Casino Operators Take to the Airwaves Demanding Legalized Online Poker
CEO of Ceasar’s Gary Loveman: “I do Believe There’s a Will in Congress to Correct This (UIGEA)”
In an interview over the weekend with the Financial Times of London, Ceasar’s CEO Gary Loveman said he feels legalized Internet poker will be inevitable in the very near future.
