US State Online Gambling News: Jim Kasper Is Back (Sort of)

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Iowa Governor Inclined to Support Online Poker Legislation in His State

DES MOINES, Iowa — (Associated Press) - Gov. Terry Branstad says he was willing to consider a measure being debated in the Legislature that would legalize Internet poker games.

Speaking at a news conference Monday, Branstad told reporters he would need to learn more about the proposal if it cleared the Legislature and reached his desk. But Branstad says many Iowans already play illegal poker games on the Internet from sites based outside the country.

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PokerStars Goes All-In Nevada: Obstacles Are Great

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Poker Players Alliance Against Iowa Internet Poker Bill

As Iowa races to become the first state to legalize Internet poker, one grassroots organization has other ideas.

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New Federal Legislation Introduced That Would Legalize Internet Poker

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Obama’s Bracket: Gamblers Back Pick for Kansas to Win 2011 NCAA Championship

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Gaddafi: If, When and How he is Removed from Power Odds

BetUS.com is the latest online gambling site to offer odds on Libya strongman Muammar Gaddafi. 

With Gaddafi slowly gaining ground once again and taking control of cities previously occupied by opposition forces, the oddsmakers still believe he will be forced from power with odds of 1/8.  His remaining in power would pay out $40 for every $10 bet (see website for exact time frame on this bet).

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Betting Market: Muammar Gaddafi Falling From Power Down to 75 Percent From 87.5

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Aussie MP Seeks iGaming Crackdown: Australia In Top 10 Gambling Nations

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Barney Frank Pushes for new Federal Law for Internet Gambling

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Dead on Arrival: New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Will Require Override

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Assemblyman Hopes to Work With NJ Governor on New Internet Gambling Measure

Following New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision to veto a bill that would make NJ the first state to legalize Internet gambling, state democrats spoke out about the decision.

“The reality is that Internet gaming is coming and we need to figure out a way to make it work to benefit Atlantic City casinos,” said Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Salem). “I hope to work cooperatively on new legislation that ensures New Jersey remains competitive for years to come in all aspects of modern gaming.”

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Chris Christie Press Conference On Internet Gambling Delayed

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Judge to Determine if Wiretaps can be used in Alabama Political Gambling Probe

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Time Ticking in New Jersey as Christie Does not yet Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill

Thursday March 4, 2011 at the stroke of midnight Internet gambling could become legalized in the state of New Jersey.  It would be the first US state to do so. 

Governor Chris Christie has until that time to veto or sign off on a bill that could bring a much needed $28 million – if not more – to his state yearly.  It’s not just the millions of dollars, it’s the many new jobs that will ultimately be created.

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Odds on a US Government Shutdown: Betting Now Available

Here we go again, another government shutdown is looming in the US and the oddsmakers are there to take your bets. 

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Muammar Gaddafi No Longer in Power In Libya Biggest Bet At Prediction Market

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Wisconsin Union Busting Probably Not A Good Bet

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Sister of Sports Off Shore Founder Heads to Prison Early

The sister of an offshore gambling venture and wife of Massachusetts Congressman John Tierney, Patrice Tierney, began serving her 30-day prison sentence weeks earlier than scheduled. 

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How the Libya Crisis Could Affect Online Gambling Sector, Twitter Accounts: Think .LY

The crisis in Libya may have serious ramifications for the online gambling sector in ways most people could not have imagined.

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Gaddafi to no Longer be Leader of Libya by Year’s End Says Prediction Market

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Libya Unrest Might Pay Out $500 as Oddsmakers Caught Off Guard

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