Jonathan, Author at GamingZion

Lucky Flowers & Lucky Plants

Jonathan May 20, 2020 17:10:31

Do you believe in lucky flowers and lucky plants? When it comes to games of chance, then everyone is looking for that special something that'll help them win. You might be surprised as to how many gamblers are superstitious. Many will carry a small token or item that they believe will turn luck in their favor. In the casino, you'll notice all sorts of quiet and yet hopeful ritual being performed. These can include kissing a cross, walking a certain direction around the gaming floor and only choosing one color to play with.

Paintings Featuring Gambling

Jonathan May 20, 2020 16:51:26

As we all now, gambling as a pastime is as old as the hills themselves. So it's of no surprise that many artists have used gambling as a motif for their work. For various reasons, some of these works of art have gone on to become collectible with the world of art dealing. So we decided to have a closer look at some of the most popular and well known paintings featuring gambling as their main focus.

Bitcoin: From Pizzas To The Casino Deposits

Jonathan May 14, 2020 18:31:41

In the world of casino gaming, a lot has happened over the last 10 years or so. Online casinos have sprung up all over the internet. And the means of funding these games has changed as well. For starters, we now have the virtual currency, bitcoin. Let's take a look at this cryptocurrency's rise from obscurity to mainstream use in a short history of bitcoin.

Native American Casinos

Jonathan May 14, 2020 18:11:53

Native American casinos are very big business in the US. According to Wikipedia, at the last known census on native American gambling in 2011, there were over 460 gaming establishments run by over 240 separate tribes. And there were bringing in a total income of more than $27 billion. In fact, no matter where you are in the US, you're probably no more than a three-hour drive to the nearest one of many Native American casinos. So what's the story behind them?

Casino Tricks To Make You Spend More Money

Jonathan May 14, 2020 17:56:28

Even though stepping into a real live casino is a great experience, we prefer to play online. Of course, the real casino has bright lights and the atmosphere that comes with the real casino experience, we feel that online we can simply be ourselves. And there's no chance of us falling for those casino tricks that real casinos use to hold onto their players.

Annoying Casino Players

Jonathan May 13, 2020 17:02:13

Welcome to the world of annoying casino players. By their nature, casinos attract all sorts of people. The common denominator here is a willingness to gamble. But apart from this, there can be a huge myriad of types and attending behaviors that go hand in hand. The majority of people there are perfectly nice and normal, in the casino to pass some time and enjoy themselves.

Take a Nap To Be A Winner

Jonathan May 12, 2020 16:10:10

If you're a seasoned gambler then you'll know that the term "NAP" means your surest bet, the one you know will be a big win for you. But naps in real life can make a huge difference to your mental faculties and overall well being. And that's why we highly recommend you take a nap before your afternoon casino session. Let's have a closer look at some of the benefits and how they help you at the casino...

Famous Athletes Who Doped To Win

Jonathan May 12, 2020 15:20:42

Famous athletes who doped are as common as flies. Doping appears to be so universal across all sports it's a wonder that these drug companies don't have their names written up in bright lights as main event sponsors. And though there are those lame people who blame everyone else apart from their beloved athlete, it's really down to individual responsibility. Yes, there's a massive pressure from the fans and from the whole media circus that surrounds so many world class events. And that pressure to maintain the lead, to win again and again, it a huge weight on anyone shoulders.

Football Accumulator Bets

Jonathan April 30, 2020 15:22:00

These types of bet have recently become more and more popular as bettors look for new ways to wager. Football accumulator bets (acca's) are not difficult to understand and offer the possibility of huge payouts. But we must say that the chances of hitting all your goals (pun intended) are pretty rare, but with the right selection, these parley bets can still pay off handsomely.

Lost $500K Playing Rock Paper Scissors

Jonathan April 30, 2020 15:04:03

These are the type of stories which fill us with a glow of happiness. This one concerns a businessman who managed to lose a whopping $368,628 playing rock, paper, scissors will not have to pay out after losing. A Canadian court sitting in Quebec upheld an earlier appeal saying that the stakes were excessive. Like no kidding!