monicae

A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by monicae for GamingZion.
7 Great Websites Where You Can Play Online Bingo

7 Great Websites Where You Can Play Online Bingo

Monica E. April 3, 2014 14:36:08

Our most highly recommended websites for gamblers who like online bingo games. Out of all forms of gambling out there, bingo does not have the coolest image. Many believe that bingo is a game for old people or that it’s only played in churches, where a nun with a microphone announces the numbers drawn. Times […]

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Industry Disappoints

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Industry Disappoints

Monica E. April 2, 2014 20:06:22

The state’s financial benefits from its recently legalized internet casino industry are much lower than expected. Four months have passed since the legalization of online casinos in the US state of New Jersey and officials are starting to ask themselves if it paid off. When lawmakers decided to change American gambling laws and start handing […]

Betfair and Chester Race Company Partner Up to “Power the Thrill of Racing”

Betfair and Chester Race Company Partner Up to “Power the Thrill of Racing”

Monica E. April 2, 2014 19:58:21

Betfair has become the official Wi-Fi and Digital Gaming Partner of the Chester and Bangor-on-Dee racecourse. The online sportsbook in the UK has recently signed an official deal – titled “Always on Campaign” – with the Chester Race Company (CRC), agreeing to be its partner for both the 2014 and 2015 racing seasons. During the […]

Preston Councilors Rejected Application for New Betting Shop

Preston Councilors Rejected Application for New Betting Shop

Monica E. April 2, 2014 13:37:49

Coral Racing’s plan to open a new betting shop in Preston has been rejected by local officials. The gambling company asked for a new license under British gambling laws, planning to convert Leisuretime Amusements on Market Place – a property located in the city centre – into a betting shop. The city council’s planning committee […]

Nevada’s Gaming Industry Hits Important Milestone

Nevada’s Gaming Industry Hits Important Milestone

Monica E. April 1, 2014 12:59:50

Nevada releases its first monthly report showing revenues made by the state’s online gambling industry. With casino developer South Point joining the ranks of companies offering online poker sites in the US state of Nevada, state officials have finally released their first financial report on internet gambling profits made this February. From now on, figures […]

Online Poker Coming to New York, but Not This Year

Online Poker Coming to New York, but Not This Year

Monica E. April 1, 2014 12:37:11

A New York official proposed the legalization of online poker, but the bill is not expected to pass anytime soon. Republican Senator John Bonacic proposed changes to the current American gambling laws practiced in the State of New York, to allow local authorities to hand out up to 10 licenses for online poker operators. Interested […]

Moore Gets Suspended after Charges of Betting Misconduct

Moore Gets Suspended after Charges of Betting Misconduct

Monica E. April 1, 2014 12:15:01

The Football Association is claiming Ronnie Moore has committed “multiple breaches” of the country’s betting rules. The manager of Tranmere Rovers Football Club has been suspended by League One Tranmere on February 17, after he was accused of breaking British gambling laws. The Football Integrity Unit, part of the Football Association, is investigating the matter. […]

Mybet Profits for 2013 Turned out “Deeply Unsatisfactory”

Mybet Profits for 2013 Turned out “Deeply Unsatisfactory”

Monica E. March 31, 2014 17:43:57

Mybet Holding officials claim to be disappointed in last year’s financial results. The online and mobile sports betting mobile sports betting operator missed a number of its business targets and company representatives said the financial results for 2013 were “deeply unsatisfactory”. Last year’s revenue has dropped 2.5% compared to the previous year, from EUR 68.8 […]

New Leads in Hassan Murder Case: Police Charge Two Men and a Woman

New Leads in Hassan Murder Case: Police Charge Two Men and a Woman

Monica E. March 31, 2014 17:26:11

Three people have been charged with the murder of poker player Mehmet Hassan, found dead in his home in Baxter Road, Canonbury. Mehmet Hassan, aged 56, died of several chest and neck injuries. The incident happened last week and police have been looking for murder suspects since then, local gambling news say. Nicholas Chandler, 28, […]

NJ Self-Exclusion Program Doesn’t Require Players to Admit They’re Addicted Anymore

NJ Self-Exclusion Program Doesn’t Require Players to Admit They’re Addicted Anymore

Monica E. March 26, 2014 18:17:08

Players can now ban themselves from online and land-based casinos without having to admit they’re addicted to gambling. Until recently, the American gambling laws practiced in the state of New Jersey required players to admit that they are addicted before joining the voluntary self-exclusion program. Last week, the state assembly voted to change these regulations […]