Jonathan, Author at GamingZion

Gambling Spells and Rituals

Jonathan December 6, 2019 18:40:14

Are there gambling spells that work? For some gamblers, the buzz of winning (or losing) is the real reason for the wager. The building anticipation and then the result can give a dopamine rush like the hardest of drugs. And yet so much appears to depend on the whims of lady luck. So it's not surprising that a gambler might want to look to the dark arts as a means of improving his fortune. And I don't mean playing Magic: The Gathering.

Riverboat Casino Gambling

Jonathan December 6, 2019 14:45:25

Riverboat casino gambling is a thing. If you've seen the 1994 movie "Maverick" then you'll have some idea about riverboat gambling. Directed by Richard Donner, the film stars Mel Gibson as Bret Maverick, a card player and con artist who collects money in order to enter a high-stakes poker game. The action takes place on the "Lauren Belle" a converted tug made to resemble a Mississippi-style riverboat casino.

Bet on Jello Wrestling

Jonathan December 6, 2019 14:40:54

Why not bet on Jello wrestling? Since the Todd Philips movie called "Old School", it has certainly become a thing. In the movie there was the very first jello wrestling match committed to celluloid. Try and look upon it as the sweeter sister of dirty mud wrestling.

Spanish Paralympic Cheats

Jonathan December 5, 2019 18:06:40

Have you heard about the Spanish Paralympic cheats? Sometimes a story comes along that is so outrageous that it's hard to believe. In 2000, Spain celebrated one of their most successful Paralympics which took place in Sydney. Their take was 107 medal and they finished third behind Great Britain and Australia. Unfortunately all was not smelling of roses. In one of the greatest cheating sagas in the history of sport, it transpired that the disabled basket ball team were far from disabled.

Korean Bullfights: No Bulls are Harmed

Jonathan December 5, 2019 18:05:01

Korean bullfights prove that not all bullfights end with the bull's timely death. In Korea, bullfighting is an arena sport but without the involvement of humans. Two bulls are released into the ring and they push against each other until one turns away. Unlike other animal contest, there is no gore or suffering. Just like Pokemon!

Why Do Footballers Spit?

Jonathan December 4, 2019 17:42:29

Footballers spit like Llamas or Camels. The Chinese are also fond of it. But footballers take the art of gobbing huge hot chucks of thick phlegm to the next level. Let's have a deep dive into the reasons why footballers spit?

How to Pick a Winning Horse

Jonathan November 28, 2019 13:48:06

Can you pick a winning horse? Betting on the horses is both about the excitement and the possibility to make some money with this list of online sportsbooks in the UK. With proper analysis and information, you can certainly increase your odds. Fortunately, most of the information you'll be needing is freely available. Each race provides you with a Form Guide on how to pick a winning horse. So study it!

Card Shark vs Card Sharp

Jonathan November 27, 2019 11:29:53

So, which is it....card shark vs card sharp? Who would you call a "card shark"? Probably a person who's good at playing cards. Well, the word "shark" is synonymous with success. And predator. Thanks to that steely hunter like focus. So then, what is a "card sharp"?

A Brief History of Dice: From The Cave To The English Inn

Jonathan November 27, 2019 10:57:55

The brief history of dice goes back a long, long way. Gambling in one form or another has been with us since the beginning of human existence. Recently various scholars have looked into the history of dice, as both a bringer of luck and from an anthropological perceptive.

Why Do Asians Gamble So Much?

Jonathan November 27, 2019 10:28:51

Why do Asians gamble so much? Whenever you're in a casino, have a look around at the people playing and the same question always comes up. According to the Chinese, “We have this saying in Chinese: if you don’t gamble, you don’t know how lucky you are.”