phyllisf

A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by phyllisf for GamingZion.
Illicit Gambling in Central Texas Exposed Thanks to Undercover KXAN Team

Illicit Gambling in Central Texas Exposed Thanks to Undercover KXAN Team

Phyllis F. April 25, 2015 12:11:17

As illegal gambling rigs spring up in central Texas, local law enforcement lingering over Illegal gaming rooms issue. Illegal gaming rooms have sprung up like cactus scattered in the desert in KXAN, in central Texas except you don’t need to go very far out to see most of them as some locations are obvious to […]

Can Macau Survive Without High Rollers and Junkets Operations?

Can Macau Survive Without High Rollers and Junkets Operations?

Phyllis F. April 25, 2015 10:39:12

High rollers in Macau may have diminished, but the culture of junket operations, and fears of the ever-present triads in the background is still there. In the mid 2000s Macau’s gaming revenues was around $7bn in comparison to Las Vegas Strip’s $10bn now its the other way around but maybe not for much longer, thanks […]

Can Macau Survive Without High Rollers and Junkets Operations?

Can Macau Survive Without High Rollers and Junkets Operations?

Phyllis F. April 25, 2015 10:39:12

High rollers in Macau may have diminished, but the culture of junket operations, and fears of the ever-present triads in the background is still there. In the mid 2000s Macau’s gaming revenues was around $7bn in comparison to Las Vegas Strip’s $10bn now its the other way around but maybe not for much longer, thanks […]

Poker Heaven Leaves Ongame Network

Poker Heaven Leaves Ongame Network

Phyllis F. April 24, 2015 08:16:27

The famous online poker provider is about to leave the Ongame Poker Network and they`ve prepared some amazing surprises to celebrate this move. From May 10th Poker Heaven will no longer be available on the Ongame Poker Platform. But, there is no reason for players to be sad, as they move over to Microgaming Poker […]

Pros On Bikes: Team Sky Coach Teaches Bikers How to Enhance Peak Performance

Pros On Bikes: Team Sky Coach Teaches Bikers How to Enhance Peak Performance

Phyllis F. April 24, 2015 05:52:49

Brailsford swears that although fitness trackers are great tools that motivate bikers, hyping up performance is based on managing the power-to-mass ratio. Ever wondered how those pros on bikes can hike up their speed and endurance? We decided to follow the trail of the Dave Brailsford’s coaching strategy. We learned that compulsive cyclists may be […]

A View On How US States Are Dealing (Or Not Dealing) With Online Gambling

A View On How US States Are Dealing (Or Not Dealing) With Online Gambling

Phyllis F. April 23, 2015 12:24:28

A dim future for legalizing online gambling in the US lies ahead with the possible RAWA to be implemented. Morgan Stanley believes that 15 states will have online gambling by 2020. To date only Delaware, New Jersey, and Nevada allow online gambling including mobile betting in the US. However other states want to but there […]

A View On How US States Are Dealing (Or Not Dealing) With Online Gambling

A View On How US States Are Dealing (Or Not Dealing) With Online Gambling

Phyllis F. April 23, 2015 12:24:28

A dim future for legalizing online gambling in the US lies ahead with the possible RAWA to be implemented. Morgan Stanley believes that 15 states will have online gambling by 2020. To date only Delaware, New Jersey, and Nevada allow online gambling including mobile betting in the US. However other states want to but there […]

PokerStars Playing It Safe With Launch of StarsCard from SafeCharge

PokerStars Playing It Safe With Launch of StarsCard from SafeCharge

Phyllis F. April 23, 2015 12:06:42

PokerStars implements StarsCard through SafeCharge, a payment solutions provider. Payment solutions provider SafeCharge has divulged that it has implemented a new kind of MasterCard called StarsCard. The MasterCard is prepaid and is a PokerStars brand. It will allow its players who use PokerStars’ play online poker in the UK to withdraw and deposit directly to […]

Predictions of Possible Partnerships in Pennsylvania For Online Gambling

Predictions of Possible Partnerships in Pennsylvania For Online Gambling

Phyllis F. April 23, 2015 06:11:55

Caesars could extend its partnership with its online platform provider 888 holdings, currently in Nevada, Delaware, New Jersey to Pennsylvania. There are quite a few online casinos in the US who are keen on getting a license in Pennsylvania (PN) if the legislators ever get around to passing the online gambling bill. Well, everyone’s keen […]