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A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by frederickh for GamingZion.
Wilt the Stilt Chamberlain: Basketball’s Eighth Wonder of the World

Wilt the Stilt Chamberlain: Basketball’s Eighth Wonder of the World

Frederick H. June 24, 2015 04:59:31

The man who defined legend in modern day sport Seven foot 1 inch Wilt Chamberlain was a sight to behold. As a center he was considered the greatest player in history of basketball before the emergence of Michael Jordan and U.S gambling news. In his 14 year career, Chamberlain played with the Philadelphia Warriors, Philadelphia […]

Ocean’s Eleven: A Gambling Film Review

Ocean’s Eleven: A Gambling Film Review

Frederick H. June 24, 2015 02:56:58

A group of gifted hustlers get the chance of a lifetime “to beat the casino” “Because yesterday I walked out of the joint losing four years of my life and you’re out cold decking teen beat cover boys. Because the house always wins. Play long enough and never change the stakes the house always takes […]

How Player and Referee Relations can Affect NBA Games

How Player and Referee Relations can Affect NBA Games

Frederick H. June 23, 2015 10:19:18

It’s a safer bet waging against a team with a player refs don’t like. To pay off his gambling debts, Tim Donaghy got caught up in betting on games he officiated in order to control the point spreads. After being approached by the mafia, Donaghy established a network between him and two of his friends. […]

Michael Jordan: Professional Basketball’s Billion Dollar Man

Michael Jordan: Professional Basketball’s Billion Dollar Man

Frederick H. June 23, 2015 09:27:14

One of the few athletes whose name is synonymous with marketing. Michael Jordan grew up playing football, baseball and basketball as a child, yet he never donned a pair of Nike shoes in his life. That was, until he was offered a deal with Nike. Jordan preferred shoes by Adidas, but Nike’s deal proved too […]

NBA Finals Games Five and Six: Golden State vs. Cleveland

NBA Finals Games Five and Six: Golden State vs. Cleveland

Frederick H. June 23, 2015 05:20:26

The Warriors refused to relinquish their momentum as they won the title 4-2. Lebron James was the first player in NBA history to enter five consecutive championship finals with two different teams as well as the first “non-Boston Celtic” to enter five straight finals. With him, were the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have never won a […]

Kobe Bryant and his USD 360 Million Career

Kobe Bryant and his USD 360 Million Career

Frederick H. June 23, 2015 05:01:50

Kobe is one of the highest paid players in the NBA. Kobe Bryant is worth USD 360 million and most consider it worth every penny. Kobe was born into basketball royalty as the son of a former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant who played for the Philadelphia 76ers. Kobe was another one of those few […]

Bill Russell: The Greatest Team Player in NBA History

Bill Russell: The Greatest Team Player in NBA History

Frederick H. June 22, 2015 08:40:08

Russell was the first African American player to achieve super status in the NBA Bill Russell was a NBA center playing for the Boston Celtics from 1956-1969. In his 13- year career, Russell won an unprecedented 11 NBA championships which made U.S. sports and U.S. gambling news. Although his shot blocking ability and man-to-man defense […]

The Mighty Gambler Known as Michael Jordan

The Mighty Gambler Known as Michael Jordan

Frederick H. June 12, 2015 05:40:53

Tales of Jordan’s gambling exploits gone wrong. The NBA has, for most of its 68-year history, attempted to distance itself from gambling. There are of course times where the NBA can’t avoid addressing this activity of low repute. For instance, in the Donaghy scandal which resulted in a referee that was incarcerated for betting on […]