Politics
Gadhafi a Keeper? Prediction Market Pushes Likelihood of Ouster Back Down to 66 Percent
Poker Players Alliance Does a Newt Gingrich Regarding Internet Poker Bill
Mideast Arab Uprisings Odds: Over 40% of Gamblers Believe Gadhafi Out by End of April
Internet Poker Hits Stalemate in Iowa: Bill Won’t Pass for Now
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.
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.
Latest Online Gambling Bill H.R.1174: Not Poker Exclusive, But Sports Betting Banned
“Mark My Words. This is the One (That Will Pass)” Says Expert on New Online Gambling Bill
New Federal Legislation Introduced That Would Legalize Internet Poker
Obama’s Bracket: Gamblers Back Pick for Kansas to Win 2011 NCAA Championship
President Obama's March Madness Bracket Picks
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).
There were odds on when Gaddafi relinquishes power, with August or later being the 7/2 long shot.
Betting Market: Muammar Gaddafi Falling From Power Down to 75 Percent From 87.5
Aussie MP Seeks iGaming Crackdown: Australia In Top 10 Gambling Nations
Definition of “Absolute Veto” Makes Passing Internet Gambling Bill in NJ Nearly Impossible
Barney Frank Pushes for new Federal Law for Internet Gambling
Dead on Arrival: New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Will Require Override
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Veto of Internet Gambling in State is “Conditional”: Still in Play
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.”
Chris Christie Still Undecided on Internet Gambling in State: Has Until Midnight
Judge to Determine if Wiretaps can be used in Alabama Political Gambling Probe
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Press Conference on Internet Gambling (Live)
Press of Atlantic City Confirms NJ Governor Chris Christie to Take Action on Internet Gambling Bill
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.
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.
