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Internal Strife Threatens Future of Online Gambling Legislation

C Costigan — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:19:53 +0000

One thing is for certain in the political landscape of HR 2267 — there's a lot of potential money to be made, and the infighting within the gambling industry may destroy any and all support for it.

Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out

C Costigan — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:23:15 +0000

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.

Hillary Clinton For President Ad: What Are The Odds

C Costigan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:53:53 +0000

While Hillary Clinton says she has no aspirations to run for President of the United States, hers is the first ad running for the 2012 Presidential campaign. Go figure.

Fred Nile Porn Excuse Doesn’t Hold Water: Gambling and Porn Chaos Down Under

C Costigan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:55:12 +0000

Storm Brewing For Reform Efforts if Barney Frank Loses Seat

C Costigan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:10:30 +0000

The upcoming elections will have a lot to say on the matter as should the Democrats lose control of their majority representation, Barney Frank could lose his post, and his powerful voice related to online poker legalization.

Australian Gambling, Casino, Politics For September 2, 2010

C Costigan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:47 +0000

Australia remains one of the world's hotbeds of unique casino, gambling, and political news

Barney Frank Talks Online Poker Legislation With Jay Leno

C Costigan — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:36:32 +0000

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.

Online Poker in the US: PokerStars, Full Tilt Won’t Be Able to Sell Assets

C Costigan — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:48:59 +0000

With passage of a law that could allow online poker companies licenses in the United States, much has been made of an amendment that would essentially shut out companies the likes of PokerStars and Full Tilt.

Wayne Allyn Root: Joe Biden a “Useless Idiot”, The Great Depression II

C Costigan — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:13:36 +0000

We are in midst of an economic Armageddon. For months I have described it as “The Great Depression II.” The politicians that run our country and economy are useless idiots -- although some might find that comparison offensive to useless idiots

Barney Frank On Jay Leno Tuesday Night

C Costigan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:08:02 +0000

Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and advocate of legalized online poker, is slated to appear on the Jay Leno Show Tuesday night (August 31, 2010) on NBC (11:35 pm local time).

40 Percent of Gambling Public Says Mosque To Be Built By Ground Zero

C Costigan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:42:02 +0000

It’s one of the most controversial news stories in New York City right now (and across the U.S. for that matter), the construction of a mosque just blocks away from Ground Zero, the former home of the World Trade Center.

CA: Senate Supports PASPA Challenge Regarding Sports Betting

C Costigan — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:23:44 +0000

The state Senate on Friday weighed in to support New Jersey in its effort to overturn a federal ban on sports betting in most states, but Californians should not count on being able to wager on their favorite team anytime soon.