Monthly Archives: May 2010

John Stossel explains why he’s all-in for legalizing gambling.

Fox News: Watch the latest news video at video.foxnews.com Download this post to watch the video, if your feed reader does not show it to you.

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McDermott’s online gambling proposal hearing coming May 19, 2010 – [VIDEO]

#gamblinghearing More.

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The CFTC plans to hold a public hearing next week to examine the growing controversy surrounding a plan by two firms to offer futures contracts tied to box-office receipts.

The CFTC plans to hold a public hearing next week to examine the growing controversy surrounding a plan by two firms to offer futures contracts tied to box-office receipts.

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ZateTrade Prediction Market

ZateTrade Prediction Market Best wishes to them.

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New York-based hedge fund Conquest Capital’s macro fund turned a 3.75 percent profit on Thursday, and ended the week up about 10 percent not including fees.

“Conquest Macro uses a systematic short-term trading strategy designed to outperform during periods of high volatility.”

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I highly recommend the Tyler Cowen podcast.

At least, listen to the first part (on blogging – 5:30 into). – “Every blog gets the comments it deserves.” – “There is no reason to think that people good at other things will be good at blogging.” – “I … Continue reading

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Every investment in film is gambling.

A Case for Movie Futures – by Buzz Potamkin, former studio executive and producer, in the biz for 40+ years, now a consultant

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Felix Salmon’s hastily written NYT Op-Ed about the Cantor Exchange and MDEX

You will learn nothing. Watch the US House video instead. You will have more facts and more arguments. UPDATE: Mike Giberson has a remark on Felix’s piece.

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The election night on BetFair – [CHART]

UK’s General Election 2010:

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BetFair App for iPhone only works for Great Britain and Ireland. – [SCREEN SHOTS]

More. – http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/betfair-client/id347621336

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