verat

A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by verat for GamingZion.
James Packer Approves sale of MenuLog for a colossal AUD 855 million

James Packer Approves sale of MenuLog for a colossal AUD 855 million

Vera T. May 13, 2015 03:28:59

James Packer of Crown Casino gave the go-ahead for the selling of MenuLog for AUD 855 million. James Packer, third richest Australian, subject of many gambling news, currently the chairperson of Crown Limited (one of Australia’s most extensive entertainment resort groups), has backed the plan to sell MenuLog for AUD 855 million to a British […]

Philippine Gaming Regulator Confiscates $2.2 million from a Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp. Partner

Philippine Gaming Regulator Confiscates $2.2 million from a Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp. Partner

Vera T. May 13, 2015 02:57:22

PAGCOR has seized a $2.2 million payment from Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp. partner, Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc. Online gambling news in Japan report that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has seized $2.2 million in guarantee money form Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc. Tiger was supposed to be ready with 50% […]

World Poker Tour Amsterdam High Roller won by Jason Wheeler

World Poker Tour Amsterdam High Roller won by Jason Wheeler

Vera T. May 12, 2015 12:40:29

Jason Wheeler, pro poker player won the World Poker Tour Amsterdam High Roller, after defeating Jack Salter. online gambling sites in Australia report Jason Wheeler’s triumph over 52 entries in the World Poker Tour Amsterdam High Roller. He scored EUR 125,000 after betting EUR 6,000 and took the first prize after beating his heads-up opponent, […]

Online Horse Race Betting Vetoed in Indiana

Online Horse Race Betting Vetoed in Indiana

Vera T. May 12, 2015 12:28:47

Mike Pence, governor of Indiana, refused to give permission for the allowance of horse betting. US gambling laws are in a questionable state; Indiana Governor Pence decided that he would let the bill on riverboat casinos pass, while pulling up barriers regarding the question of horse betting. From now on, casinos on boats will be […]

War between James Packer and Rival Echo Entertainment Flares Up Again

War between James Packer and Rival Echo Entertainment Flares Up Again

Vera T. May 12, 2015 10:46:35

Due to allegations that Packer’s $2 billion casino resort plan in Barangaroo is legally awry, conflict sparks anew between Crown Resorts and Echo Entertainment. A new clash between rivals in gambling news: Crown Resorts and Echo Entertainment dispute over a Sydney casino license. Echo Entertainment recently learnt that James Packer’s plan to open a casino […]

Haile Gebrselassie Retires from Competitive Running

Haile Gebrselassie Retires from Competitive Running

Vera T. May 11, 2015 04:36:03

According to online gambling news, famous Ethiopian runner, Haile Gebrselassie, decided to retire from competitive running. After two successful decades of competition, two Olympic gold medals, nine IAAF world titles and fifteen official world records, he announced his retirement at the Great Manchester Run. The popular sportsman remains, to this day, the world record holder […]