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A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by toms for GamingZion.
A Short Guide to Scandinavian Betting

A Short Guide to Scandinavian Betting

Tom S. February 20, 2014 12:54:10

A short guide to betting in the Scandinavian countries Betting, primarily sports betting, is one of the most popular entertainment activities worldwide. Most people would not consider the Scandinavian countries (which this piece defines as Norway, Sweden and Denmark) to be betting hotspots. However, the betting markets in these countries are significant. All three of […]

The Rules of Play at the Game of Thrones Casino

The Rules of Play at the Game of Thrones Casino

Tom S. February 14, 2014 10:46:54

“If you want justice, you’ve come to the wrong place”, or so says Tyrion Lannister in the season 4 promo for Game of Thrones. Yet there’s more at stake than justice in the world of Westeros, with dragons, white walkers, poison and much much more in the HBO epic based on George R.R. Martin’s books. […]

New Sports Lottery Launched in Kenya

New Sports Lottery Launched in Kenya

Tom S. February 6, 2014 20:12:18

SportPesa launched in Kenya, offering local sports fans the chance to bet on their favorite games and win instant cash via mobile and online platforms. The online and mobile betting platform is the first of its kind in the African nation, and offers a real-time sports betting experience for users in Kenya and East Africa. […]

Las Vegas Finishes 2013 on a High

Las Vegas Finishes 2013 on a High

Tom S. February 6, 2014 20:05:29

Nevada’s casinos finished the year on a high, despite losing further ground to Macau throughout 2013. Indeed, revenues were up, topping $1 billion in December, and $11 billion for the year. While Sheldon Adelson continues his crusade against online casinos in America, his land based properties continue to make a pretty buck. Surprisingly, however, the […]

Florida Gambling Reform Still a Way Off

Florida Gambling Reform Still a Way Off

Tom S. February 6, 2014 19:54:32

Despite persistent lobbying, it seems that any gambling reform in Florida will have to wait, as law makers have placed gambling rather low down on their list of priorities. Indeed, it seems unlikely that law makers will take any action on the issue of online casinos in the US state, despite spending $400,000 on a […]

Jamaica Returns to Winter Olympics Highlights Nature of Sportsbetting

Jamaica Returns to Winter Olympics Highlights Nature of Sportsbetting

Tom S. February 3, 2014 12:50:00

Jamaica will be everyone’s favorite underdog, but don’t expect many to bet on them. The Jamaican bobsled team has announced that it has raised the necessary funding to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. It marks the Jamaican bobsled’s first time at the winter games in 12 years. Jamaican ambassadors of the […]

Adding Insult to Injury: Adelson Pulls Out of Spain

Adding Insult to Injury: Adelson Pulls Out of Spain

Tom S. February 3, 2014 12:19:35

Casino project would have provided jobs and tax dollars, but ultimately demands were too heavy. Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson recently chose to abandon a $30 billion dollar project outside of Madrid. The press had dubbed it “EuroVegas” due to its immense size. It would have included 12 hotels and 6 casinos as well […]

Operators Look to Enter Bulgaria’s Online Gambling Market

Operators Look to Enter Bulgaria’s Online Gambling Market

Tom S. February 3, 2014 11:58:45

PokerStars, Betfair and other international operators target Bulgaria’s online gambling market. After the recent change in Bulgarian gambling laws, which has resulted in more reasonable and lower tax rates and licensing costs, more operators are interested in targeting Bulgaria’s online gambling market. Poker giant PokerStars along with online sportsbook Betfair are vying to enter the […]

Social Gaming Gamzio Mobile to Expand into Real-Money Gaming

Social Gaming Gamzio Mobile to Expand into Real-Money Gaming

Tom S. February 3, 2014 11:34:52

Canadian social gambling casino Gamzio Mobile plans to expand into real-money gaming. Gamzio Mobile are one of the leading Social Gaming developers in the “fun to play” games on mobile casinos and internet gaming. To date, they’ve mostly focused on innovative social gaming experiences, but it appears they’re ready to branch out. The Canadian company […]

New Acquisition Causes OEG to Target Slovakian Market

New Acquisition Causes OEG to Target Slovakian Market

Tom S. February 3, 2014 11:18:53

Olympic Entertainment Group targets Slovakian market after acquiring the Slovakian VLT operator WINWIN Slovakia. After taking over the Slovakian VLT casino slot operator WINWIN Slovakia, the Estonian-founded company has announced its plans to open its very first VLT casino in the country in 2014. Even though the acquisition has made the gambling news the world […]