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A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by alexn for GamingZion.
Crown Resorts and James Packer Give Away $200 Million to Charity

Crown Resorts and James Packer Give Away $200 Million to Charity

Alex Nevsky July 26, 2014 08:55:27

James Packer and his Crown Resorts casino giant pledged to give out $200 million over the next 10 years. You probably know all the major casino tycoons: Sheldon Adelson of Las Vegas Sands, who’s campaigning to ban online gambling in the USA; Stanley Ho, the most influential casino boss in Macau and all over Asia; […]

Illegal Gambling Uncovered Among School Bus Drivers in Ohio

Illegal Gambling Uncovered Among School Bus Drivers in Ohio

Alex Nevsky July 24, 2014 11:56:01

An illegal gambling activity has been uncovered among employees of the Fort Hayes Bus Compound in Ohio. Amidst the stories of large police operations in Asia to bust illegal gambling rings, American gambling news reporting about a school bus supervisor running a betting circle seems like a truly unique occurrence. However unbelievable it may seem, […]

Adelson’s Anti-Online Gambling Movement Receives New Supporter

Adelson’s Anti-Online Gambling Movement Receives New Supporter

Alex Nevsky July 23, 2014 14:57:02

Fantasy Sports Trade Association openly backs Sheldon Adelson’s Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling. Online gambling in the United States remains a hot topic with supporters and opponents going at each other’s throats on a regular basis. The most notorious campaigner against online casinos in the United States is the renowned casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson. Las […]

Who Will Replace Steven Gerrard: Betting on the New England Captain

Who Will Replace Steven Gerrard: Betting on the New England Captain

Alex Nevsky July 22, 2014 12:28:04

With Steven Gerrard’s departure from international football the betting for the new England captain kicks off. Following the disappointing early exit of the Three Lions from the World Cup in Brazil, where they couldn’t even make it out of the group for the first time since 1958, Steven Gerrard decided to retire from international football. […]

Turkish National Lottery Goes Private With New Games Expected to Hit the Market

Turkish National Lottery Goes Private With New Games Expected to Hit the Market

Alex Nevsky July 21, 2014 11:49:22

Turkish national lottery will be privatized following a tender won by Net Sans-Hitay consortium. Well, it’s official, the Turkish national lottery, Milli Piyango, goes private as a tender for 10 year of operation was concluded last week under Turkish gambling laws. Previously a state-owned monopoly, the lottery will now be run by Net Sans-Hitay, a […]

How to Become a Poker Pro and Keep Your Cool: Jeff Madsen’s Story

How to Become a Poker Pro and Keep Your Cool: Jeff Madsen’s Story

Alex Nevsky July 21, 2014 11:39:02

Jeff Madsen shocked the world by winning the World Series of Poker Player of the Year award in 2006. Jeff Madsen was only 21 when he grabbed his first World Series of Poker bracelet back in 2006. A few days later he won his second one, beating Erick Lindgren in one of the most prestigious […]

Problem Gambler Beats Addiction and Now Helps Others in Their Battle

Problem Gambler Beats Addiction and Now Helps Others in Their Battle

Alex Nevsky July 19, 2014 17:14:35

Justyn Larcombe manages to turn his life around after losing everything to gambling addiction. Gambling is certainly a popular pastime with British citizens starting from wagering a couple of quid on the local football team or the next horserace, all the way to enjoying tournaments at online casinos in the United Kingdom. However, some gamblers […]

Ralph Reed Says He’s Not Involved With Anti-Gambling Coalition

Ralph Reed Says He’s Not Involved With Anti-Gambling Coalition

Alex Nevsky July 18, 2014 16:42:22

The leader of Faith & Freedom Coalition, Ralph Reed, has denied involvement with Sheldon Adelson’s anti-gambling body. While some people and companies are campaigning to introduce legal online gambling under American gambling laws in more than the current three states, there are renowned opponents to the move as well. We all know that the casino […]