Jonathan, Author at GamingZion

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.

Chinese Tesla Owners In Car Gambling

Jonathan March 2, 2020 14:48:23

Trust Elon Musk to bring something left field to the table. The big news today is that it will be offering online casino games to the passengers, Tesla owner In car gambling. With the car company now manufacturing in China, Tesla has rolled out a new feature for it's proprietary dashboard. Called the Tesla Archade, it's placed between the driver and passenger seats and offers various streaming services, puzzles and games.

Will VAR Be Scrapped From Premier League?

Jonathan February 28, 2020 17:41:10

For those of you football fans who have been living under a rock for the past couple years, a new form of refereeing has been making an impact on the Premier League. VAR is this new technology helping referee games from the sidelines.

Casino Withholds Jackpot Claiming Slot Machine Malfunction

Jonathan February 28, 2020 15:40:08

Here's a story to make your elbow itch. A woman playing at a slot machine scored the life-changing win of $8.5 million. Think of how ecstatic she must of felt. All the changes she could make in her life and those around her. The new house in the burbs and an even bigger pick-up truck. Exotic holidays with gin Martini's (WTF are those, she must be think) on the beach....err...hold up! The casino says it had a slot machine malfunction. At that exact moment! Too funny if the whole saga wasn't so sad. Still no emotion without contrast. And she must of experienced the whole spectrum of them. Only in America can you be unhappy about what you never had.

The Most Botched Poker Robbery in Europe

Jonathan February 28, 2020 12:43:00

Because the playing of poker is synonymous with gambling and therefore money, it should come as no surprise that there are some bad people waiting in the wings to relieve the players of their hard won cash. But if you're thinking of carrying out a poker robbery, then have a look at these poor efforts and up your plans accordingly.

West Virginia Greyhound Racing Faces Extinction

Jonathan February 18, 2020 11:37:51

As the crooner Frank Sinatra sings in My Way, "And now, the end is near, And so I face the final curtain", it looks like greyhound racing faces extinction in West Virginia. Financial support for the industry is passing through the Senate, and it's not looking good for the dog and track owners, along with the punters.

Asian Match-Fixing Declines

Jonathan February 17, 2020 18:10:29

So, apparently, Asian match-fixing declines, thanks in part to new technology. Whatever! It's common knowledge that Asian sports and match-fixing go together like a dog in a wok. And the spicy sauce is a huge and booming illegal gambling industry worth hundreds of billions or even trillions. Who knows the real numbers, but to be sure, they're gonna be massive.

UKGC Considers £2 Online Slots-Cap

Jonathan February 17, 2020 15:55:34

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the country’s gaming regulator, said that it was actively exploring the idea of a £2 online slots-cap. On this news some of the UK's largest betting companies saw their shares take a hammering.

North Korea Casino Goals Tumble

Jonathan February 17, 2020 14:21:24

So, apparently North Korea wants to grow it's tourist industry. Now there's an oxymoron! The Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is desperate for foreign cash. To that end he is determined to push forwards the development of integrated resorts. But reasons beyond even his control have seen North Korea casino goals tumble.