National Journal: Upping The Ante For Online Gambling
Momentum Builds In Congress For Measures That Would License -- And Tax -- The Lucrative Business Of Internet Gaming
Australia Casino, Gambling, and Political News With Greg Tingle
Australia continues to pump out some of the world's most interesting and unique casino, gambling, and political news this week. Melbourne remains on real life Underbelly alert, Mildura may start a pro casino political party, Aussie casino wars and more. Media Man and Gambling911 continue to bring you the best. Aussie casino king James Packer still may be sailing the high seas, but the news rolls on regardless. Load up the sniffer dogs, kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils... it's a whale of a hunting time down under.
New Jersey Is Letting Gambling Dollars Get Away
By Raymond J. Lesniak (NJ.com Editorial)
Israeli Aggressive Assault on Internet Worse Than China
Israel may be the most Democratic, liberal, free thinking nation in the Middle East.
Former New Jersey Governor Endorses Sports Betting
"The Hanson report commissioned by Christie to consider an overall plan for the state's gaming business does not deal with sports betting. There is a huge market for sports betting; a lot of money is bet illegally on the Super Bowl alone. It would appear that public opposition to legalization is fading and obstacles can be overcome. The activity is already there, and it is pure logic that we take advantage. State Sen Ray Lesniak, D-Union, may lead the way."
Australian Casino, Poker and Political News
Australia is once again home to some of the world's most interesting and unique casino, gambling, poker and political news this week. Movie stars with 3D presentations at Aussie casinos, casino gang crime, Australian rock legend to release slot game to pubs, poker tours, political election betting, shake ups in Australian gaming and gambling landscape and more. Media Man and Gambling911 continue to bring you the best. The late, great Kerry Packer would love this edition, we're sure... proxy if need be... its worth it punters...
Beating the Australian Censors: Publishers Fight Back Against Big Brother
Levi Johnston Run For Mayor of Wasilla Set At +200
Levi Johnston is starring in his own reality show and, as part of the drama, will make a run for Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska. Former U.S. Vice Presidential running mate to John McCain, Sarah Palin, was once mayor of Wasilla and helped make the small Alaska town famous. She of course is grandmother to Levi’s child Tripp and is not exactly enamored by the 20-year-old.
Wyclef Jean to be Elected President of Haiti Odds: Owes $5 Mil Back Taxes
Is recording artist Wyclef Jean really the right choice for President of Haiti?
Will Harry Reid Support Online Poker Legislation? Reps Confident
The three Nevadans in the House of Representatives are rallying to support the legalization of Internet gaming.
A Victory For Internet Censorship In Australia
There will not be any Web filtering in Australia, at least not in the foreseeable future.
Barney Frank: PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker Could Still Get Licensed in U.S.
Congressman Barney Frank Talks Online Poker Measure With Gambling911
This week Gambling911.com Senior International Correspondent Jenny Woo sat down with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass) to discuss HR 2267, a measure he sponsored that would ultimately legalize online poker.
While the road ahead may still be long, an important milestone was reached last week when the measure passed in a House Subcommittee and will now move into the House and Senate.
