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A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by ivap for GamingZion.
Ryan Tandy – The NRL Star With Secret Problem Gambling Habit Found Dead

Ryan Tandy – The NRL Star With Secret Problem Gambling Habit Found Dead

Iva P. May 10, 2014 10:17:40

Ryan Tandy was found dead with drug overdose at the end of April 2014 and his funeral gathered together everyone who still loved and appreciated him despite his notorious past. Rob Brown, sports psychologist, was one of the people, who attended the farewell ceremony of the rugby player, commented: “The real Ryan is somebody who […]

US Navy Admiral Is Exposed in Fake Poker Chips Scheme

US Navy Admiral Is Exposed in Fake Poker Chips Scheme

Iva P. May 6, 2014 18:20:34

Rear Admiral Timothy Giardina’s involvement in casino gambling case was the reason for his firing as a second commander of US nuclear forces. He was fired last year and this week was noticed that he had to pay $4,000, but the good news is that will be allowed to continue working as a Navy staff […]

Woman Claims Identity Theft Because of $10,000 Gambling Liability

Woman Claims Identity Theft Because of $10,000 Gambling Liability

Iva P. May 6, 2014 12:57:30

Police reported that woman from Jackson tried to escape around $10,000 gambling debt, faking her identity theft. Diana Zolla, reported to the police that someone used her maiden name and created an account for playing online casinos in the US, accumulating huge loss of $9,565. Her story raised questions and police investigators along with the […]

Government in New Zealand Puts More Pressure on Sport Betting

Government in New Zealand Puts More Pressure on Sport Betting

Iva P. May 6, 2014 12:45:40

Murray McCully, Sport and Recreation Minister in New Zealand, announced new strict measures against “spot” betting and match-fixing in the country. He gave further information about the new Policy on Sports Match-Fixing and Related Corruption and added that the government is planning to amend the Crimes Act 1961, so that it can “ensure the most […]

Real Gaming Joint Venture Enters the US Intrastate Online Poker Market

Real Gaming Joint Venture Enters the US Intrastate Online Poker Market

Iva P. May 5, 2014 16:03:41

Real Gaming, Nevada online poker joint venture between Michael Gaughan, owner of South Point Casino and the entrepreneur Lawrence Vaughan, joined cautiously the US intrastate online poker market. Last week Vaughan made it into the gambling news with his interview for the Las Vegas Review Journal, providing more information about the soft launch process and […]

Malta Will Reach The Eurovision Final According To Bookmakers

Malta Will Reach The Eurovision Final According To Bookmakers

Iva P. May 5, 2014 15:07:18

As per two bookmakers’ houses Malta will overcome the Eurovision semi-final stage this Thursday and will make it to the finals. Malta made it into the gambling news when Ladbrokes and William Hill announced their predictions. They both expect that Romania will be the favorite during the second semi-final and Malta will come fifth, becoming […]

Spectacular Summer Ahead of Cesc Fabregas Due To Potential Transfer Back in The UK

Spectacular Summer Ahead of Cesc Fabregas Due To Potential Transfer Back in The UK

Iva P. May 5, 2014 13:14:31

Francesc “Cesc” Fabregas is a transfer target number one for several top teams in Premier League during the 2014 summer transfer window. Fabregas is one of the stars in the Spanish national team, currently playing for FC Barcelona. He is a central midfielder, but he also takes the position of winger or second striker in […]

Havas Worldwide Johannesburg Team Creates Fascinating Art Showing the Effects of Gambling Addictions

Havas Worldwide Johannesburg Team Creates Fascinating Art Showing the Effects of Gambling Addictions

Iva P. April 26, 2014 20:05:39

Dice art pieces were crafted by Havas Worldwide Johannesburg in order to raise awareness of the consequences of serious gambling addictions. Eoin Welsh, executive creative director at Havas WW Johannesburg, commented for the gambling news: “This idea was proactively generated by our team and then created in cooperation with the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP).” […]

Solaire Operates For One Year But Still Keeps Philippines Gambling Hopes Vague

Solaire Operates For One Year But Still Keeps Philippines Gambling Hopes Vague

Iva P. April 26, 2014 12:24:01

Philippines is striving to be one of the gambling rulers in Asia and the Solaire Resorts and Casino are trying to help this dream come true. The luxurious complex began its operation in 2013 and just recently completed the next phase of its development, part of the billion dollars four planned integrated resorts of the […]