It seems that a new mysterious donor was found and its a Hong Kong millionaire Consolacion (Connie) Esdicul. Consolacion Esdicul.
Consolacion “Connie” Esdicul appears to be the “business partner” of Bill Benter. “Nobody’s more skilled at masking bets than Bill Benter
“The US-educated, impeccably dressed technician who developed the first successful program put to use at Happy Valley. The importance of his pioneering work is confirmed by rivals and experts alike.
“Benter got his start in the mid-1970s, when he discovered Beat the Dealer, a bible for blackjack card counters. He memorized the best-selling book’s strategies and hit the casino circuit, where he met his future partner, Australian (the late) Alan Woods (not the radical communist), a former actuary turned counter.”
“More than a decade later, Benter seems to have more in mind than just being a racing guru. He’s lectured at Hong Kong universities, consulted with internationally known mathematicians, and branched out into other technological endeavors (one is ACUSIS, a digitized transcribing system for doctors). He’s also served as president of a Hong Kong Rotary Club and made substantial donations to respected charities.”
Here is a list of Benter’s other political donations, made from within the US, many as owner of ACUSIS.
http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/william-benter.asp?cycle=08
Benter, William
PITTSBURGH, PA
15201 Self-Employed $12,300 11/27/2008 FRANKEN RECOUNT FUND - Democrat Farm Labor
Benter, William
PITTSBURGH, PA
15205 ACUSIS LLC-Medical Transcription Te $10,000 10/15/2008 P DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIRGINIA - Democrat
More at link above...
Benter is also active in trying to create a major gambling enterprise in the Middle East, so perhaps his anti-Israel activities are more to support his Muslim partners.
Looks like Ben Ami and J-Street have hit the big time with these donors. When they drop a few hundred K in a week for advertising it seems they’re not worried about where more is coming from.
I remember this Benter now, I read his book on beating the dealer at blackjack many years ago. I believe it’s an under statement in saying these donors don’t care much for Israel.
Thanks for all the info, this thread has got much good stuff in it.
Wonder if these gambling guys were propping up Harry Reid.