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I’m reluctant to even post this because it’s in such poor taste. But, it is newsworthy in its own way. From the CAP Newswire:
“Completely inappropriate,” says U.S. Embassy official
November 10, 2008 (InfoPowa News) — The Irish gambling company Power Poker has discontinued betting facilities on whether the U.S. president-elect Senator Barack Obama will be assassinated during his first term of office, U.K. media reported over the weekend. Offering odds on such an event was generally met with distaste from the media, and characterized as “completely inappropriate” by a U.S. Embassy official in Ireland.
Competitor William Hill plc issued a statement confirming that it had refused to offer similar facilities despite some demand from punters. The statement advised: “We have no interest whatsover in betting on the possible death or serious injury of any politician (or anyone else for that matter) in any circumstances.”
William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe said: “I cannot imagine why any reputable bookmaker would even consider taking such a bet or any punter contemplate placing one.'”
