Politics
Brennan, Jr: Math Will Be Key To Online Poker Measure Becoming Law
In a sit down interview with Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association founder Joe Brennan, Jr., Gambling911.com’s Senior International Correspondent Jenny Woo covered everything from the chances of online poker becoming legal on both the federal and state level to his opinion as to why the NFL seems to have backed down in its opposition to legalized Internet poker.
JENNY: Do you think Barney's measure will pass? If not, Why? And if so, do you think it’ll pass in 2010?
PPA Releases 2010 Congressional Ratings Guide
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today released its 2010 PPA Congressional Ratings Guide, available at www.congressionalpoker.org. The guide provides poker players a simple way to find out if their members of Congress support their poker rights.
Australian Casino, Gambling and Political News (September 12, 2010)
Stephen Conroy’s Net Filtering Initiative Still Alive And Kicking
Michael Waxman: Vey Optimistic About Online Poker Legislation Passing
Republican gambling executives endorse Harry Reid
Three Las Vegas Strip casino executives are among a group of Republicans backing Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid in his bid for a fifth term.
Australian Casino, Betting And Political News September 6, 2010
Internal Strife Threatens Future of Online Gambling Legislation
By CHUCK BLOUNT - Express-News
Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out
With the very real possibility that Congressman Barney Frank could lose his chairmanship position should the Republicans take over the House come November, online poker federal legislation must pass prior to Election Day or else there will likely be no “start over” time come 2011. Ladbrokes, William Hill and other European sports betting ventures itching to get into the U.S. market still may be blocked since Frank’s legislation pertains only to online poker.
Enter the individual states.
Fred Nile Porn Excuse Doesn’t Hold Water: Gambling and Porn Chaos Down Under
Australian Gambling, Casino, Politics For September 2, 2010
Australia remains one of the world's hotbeds of unique casino, gambling, and political news. The Labor Government has just lost a minister to porn and gambling at work, Liberal poised to introduce their high speed internet solution at the fraction of the cost to Labor's, we've got fighting at Crown Casino, Mildura Jewel Casino moving forward and more. Media Man and Gambling911 continue to bring you the best. We load up the sniffer dogs and navigate kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils... it's a whale hunting time down under...
Barney Frank Talks Online Poker Legislation With Jay Leno
The poker industry wondered whether an appearance by chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Barney Frank on the Jay Leno Show Tuesday night would provide an opportunity for him to discuss the legalization of online poker.
He didn’t let the industry down.
Said one industry observer: “I know when most celebs go on to Leno or prime time talk shows they promote their (own) show, or movie…but didn’t it seem like Barney was there to promote internet gambling?
“While I know it might not have had a big impact, the fact that he did this is a VERY BIG DEAL!”
Online Poker in the US: PokerStars, Full Tilt Won’t Be Able to Sell Assets
Wayne Allyn Root: Joe Biden a “Useless Idiot”, The Great Depression II
40 Percent of Gambling Public Says Mosque To Be Built By Ground Zero
CA: Senate Supports PASPA Challenge Regarding Sports Betting
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
Australian Gambling, Casino and Political News For August 26, 2010
Nevada Officials Worried Over Harry Reid’s Support of Online Gambling
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.