Jonathan, Author at GamingZion

How to Catch a Cricket Ball

Jonathan March 14, 2020 23:40:16

So you want to learn how to catch a cricket ball? Well, you've come to the right place. An essential part of any game of cricket is performed by the fielders, standing in position waiting to either stop or catch the ball from the batsman. Being able to catch the ball is a most basic skill. Remember that the ball is relatively hard for the majority of people. You'll need to learn what's called the "orthodox cup" as the simplest of catching methods. Any time the ball comes towards you below chest height, then this is the technique. Practice makes perfect and the more throws and hits you can catch then the better fielder you'll become. After a while, you'll develop what's known as a "safe pair of hands".

Federal Charges in Horse Race Doping Scheme

Jonathan March 14, 2020 23:11:57

If you follow US horse racing to any degree, then you'll know that the industry has a massive horse race doping problem. The chickens finally came home to roost this last week. The US trainer, Jason Servis is one of over 27 individuals charged with a scheme to give illegal drugs to horses. He's looking at up to five years in the slammer.

Harvey Weinstein Odds Correctly Predict Lengthy Sentence

Jonathan March 14, 2020 20:55:04

As we now know, Weinstein got 23 years in prison on Wednesday. To the surprise of just about everyone, he asked for permission to address the courtroom before sentencing. This move is abnormal as most defendants might want to appeal their sentence. There is always a fear that they will say something that might affect the outcome of this. never the less, the New York City Criminal Court Judge James Burke, gave permission.

Fake Casino VIP Room Hoax

Jonathan March 14, 2020 20:11:30

As they say....fake it until you make it! And so it was with the fake casino VIP room hoax. A clever scam that convinced high rolling punters that they were taking part in legitimate casino games in casino VIP rooms, when in fact they were playing (and simultaneously being played), in spruced up hotel rooms at the Cotai Luxury Hotel in Macau.

Everton Sponsorship With SportPesa Cut Earlier

Jonathan March 14, 2020 19:48:21

Everton Football Club, one of the two Premier League clubs that hail from the home of the Beatles, have just announced that they are finishing their shirt sponsorship deal with SportPesa.

Casino Cash-outs

Jonathan March 14, 2020 18:41:09

After you've been playing at the online casino for a while, there's a very good possibility that you'll have scored some winnings to your account. And now you'd like to cash out some of all of that amount. Normally, you'll head over to the websites cashier. From here, you'll need to enter all the required personal information, along with maybe some form of ID. The funds can be transferred in whatever currency you care for. On the whole it should be a simple reversal of putting money into the account when you began playing. But do check the small print of each and every casino before you start playing to ensure that you are happy with whatever with drawl means they might have in place.

Maria Sharapova Retires

Jonathan March 3, 2020 16:14:32

So yesterday Maria Sharapova retires. If you were hoping for a farewell tour from one of tennis's greatest icons, then you're gonna be surely in for a disappointment. Playing those final games in London, Paris or New York, just to make up the numbers, is certainly not her style. She ended it all on her terms, via an essay that appeared in both Vogue and Vanity Fair.

Daniel Sturridge Faces Four Month Ban

Jonathan March 3, 2020 13:45:35

Nice one Daniel, nice one son, nice one Daniel, he's got another one! Yes, Daniel Sturridge, the former England, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea footballer managers to find a way to get himself suspended from all footballing activity for four months. This comes after his initial punishment was deemed as being too lenient.

Serbia Expands Casino Gambling

Jonathan March 3, 2020 11:29:38

Well, it only took nine years. Finally Serbia expands casino gambling. Serbia's Minister of Finance, Siniša Mali has introduced a bill to replace the 2011 Gambling Act. Now the paperwork is in front of the country's National Assembly, who are expected to pass it into law. One reason is probably the fact that the bill has a provision which will increase the States tax revenue from gambling up from 5% of gross to a heady 15% for betting online and 10% for other casino games.

Online Sportsbook MoPlay is Insolvent

Jonathan March 2, 2020 17:07:45

It appears that the online sportsbook, MoPlay is insolvent and no longer paying out customer deposits or withdrawals. On the 24th of Feb, it's parent company, Addison Global announced that the betting company was insolvent. MoPlay had both it's UK and Gibralter licenses suspended as did it's parent company.