monicae

A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by monicae for GamingZion.
Authorities Warn Poker Players about New Scam in Macau

Authorities Warn Poker Players about New Scam in Macau

Monica E. January 5, 2014 07:10:08

Scammer offers Chinese gamblers virtual poker chips, but disappears with their money. Authorities on the island of Macau are warning internet gamblers about a new scam making the rounds on illegal poker websites. With Chinese gambling laws strictly forbidding both online and offline casinos, punters who try their luck online became easy targets for the […]

Online Poker in California Postponed Due to Elections

Online Poker in California Postponed Due to Elections

Monica E. January 3, 2014 15:49:15

Experts estimate online poker will be available in California by 2015. After changes were brought to American gambling laws to allow internet betting, California has been expected to join the ranks of states welcoming online operators. The idea of authorizing online poker has been up for debate for several years now, but things haven’t moved […]

Sibu Police Declares War against Online Gambling Centers

Sibu Police Declares War against Online Gambling Centers

Monica E. January 3, 2014 15:11:52

Gamblers in Sibu warned to avoid online gambling venues, as police plans intensified raids. There’s a new sheriff in the Malaysian district of Sibu and he’s got big plans for this year. Mohd Kamal Kordi is taking his duties as chief of the Sibu police seriously and has announced his plans to eradicate all illegal […]

Casinos in Goa Aim to Be the New Family Destination

Casinos in Goa Aim to Be the New Family Destination

Monica E. January 3, 2014 14:50:55

India is trying to prove that gambling venues can be fit for the whole family. Statistics show that the number of couples with kids who visit Indian poker rooms and casinos in Goa is increasing every year. This is why cruise-ship casino managers came up with on-board creches, where kids can play in a safe […]

Las Vegas Sands Pondering Casino Resort in Greek Capital Athens

Las Vegas Sands Pondering Casino Resort in Greek Capital Athens

Monica E. January 3, 2014 10:09:36

Las Vegas Sands is hoping to get their hands on the much-coveted, untapped territory of Athens. After cancelling plans for the EUR 30 billion Eurovegas casino resort near Madrid, Las Vegas Sands is considering entering the Greek gambling market. The world’s largest casino operator is examining the possibility of opening a gambling venue in Greek […]

New Casino and Hotel to be Built in Biloxi by 2015

New Casino and Hotel to be Built in Biloxi by 2015

Monica E. January 2, 2014 16:55:38

Margaritaville Biloxi promises an investment “the likes of which Biloxi has never seen”. Americans have a new gambling destination to look forward to. Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant Biloxi has big plans for the future, as their latest casino project will take off this spring. Company representatives estimate the gambling venue will be opening its doors […]

Poor Women in Kerala Get Marriage Money from Lottery Funds

Poor Women in Kerala Get Marriage Money from Lottery Funds

Monica E. January 2, 2014 15:55:27

The Karunya Lottery inspired Kerala officials to use lottery funds as marriage aid for poor women. Indian politicians have started the year with a good deed. Kerala state officials have decided to run a special lottery to offer marriage aid for poor women. Even though most forms of wagering are banned by Indian gambling laws, […]

PokerStars Says Atlantic Club Shutdown Could Have Been Avoided

PokerStars Says Atlantic Club Shutdown Could Have Been Avoided

Monica E. January 2, 2014 13:31:57

PokerStars blames owners of the Atlantic Club for “gambling with their employees’ future”. In recent gambling news, PokerStars representatives comment on the impending shutdown of the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel: “It’s always sad when hard-working people lose their jobs, especially during the holiday season. This is particularly sad, though, because it simply didn’t have to […]

Taiwanese Online Gambling Ring Busted by Local Authorities

Taiwanese Online Gambling Ring Busted by Local Authorities

Monica E. January 1, 2014 09:40:34

Joined efforts of the Taiwanese and Chinese police forces lead to the annihilation of an online gambling ring. In recent Asian gambling news, Taiwanese and Chinese investigators caught the criminals behind an internet gambling site that was operating illegally. This was a business that managed to generate an impressive profit of $3.334 million. According to […]

Experts Believe In-Play Betting Is too Big to Ban

Experts Believe In-Play Betting Is too Big to Ban

Monica E. December 30, 2013 18:51:46

Despite recent cases of sports betting corruption, research shows bookies are immune to bans. After the recent match-fixing scandal where two UK footballers and Singaporean nationals are accused of breaking British gambling laws by fixing a match, experts are having a closer look at the problem. According to some of them, the format has become […]