verat

A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by verat for GamingZion.
A Trip Back In Time: Slot Machines

A Trip Back In Time: Slot Machines

Vera T. July 3, 2015 08:59:12

We wanted to find out which nation we have to thank for inventing slot machines. So, we started digging… The evolution of the clever and infinitely fun slot machines happened not so long ago… We can certainly say that slot machines did not come from ancient Greece or China. They’re the product of our times, […]

A Trip Back In Time: Card Games

A Trip Back In Time: Card Games

Vera T. July 3, 2015 06:31:44

Blackjack and poker are some of the most popular card games in the world. But how did they come to be? Seems like all you poker winners have China to thank for card games and online poker sites in the US… Even before 1000 AD, some variety of card games existed in China. They looked […]

PayPal Plans To Acquire Xoom

PayPal Plans To Acquire Xoom

Vera T. July 2, 2015 04:36:34

Development comes at a price, but for companies like PayPal, that price tag is a small, small sacrifice. According to The New York Times, PayPal will buy Xoom for a whooping USD 890 million. Which is absolutely fantastic news for Xoom; their debts will be paid, and they’ll gain access to the vast experience of […]

Listen To Your Tummy: Best Vegas Buffets, Part II.

Listen To Your Tummy: Best Vegas Buffets, Part II.

Vera T. July 2, 2015 04:23:24

With thousands of dishes and a vast array of cuisine types, Vegas buffets will blow your mind. • Made-to-order taco • Customized milkshakes • Seafood heaven Eating will always be a priority for any poker winner, and eating exquisite dishes is equally imperative. We all know that all-day gaming will make a person famished, so […]

A Trip Back In Time: Dice Games

A Trip Back In Time: Dice Games

Vera T. July 2, 2015 03:28:10

Dice games set the foundation for gambling. So thank the Gods for this tiny invention! The oldest dice known to us date back 8,000 years, just imagine that… People usually don’t even live a century! Games and pass times, however, always tend to find a way to survive the ages. As did dice. At first, […]

Afraid of Alzheimer’s? Know In Advance!

Afraid of Alzheimer’s? Know In Advance!

Vera T. July 2, 2015 02:43:48

Underlying symptoms of Alzheimer’s can now be determined with a test. Alzheimer’s is one of the worst neuro-degenerative diseases out there. It mainly affects memory, among other things. So, poker winners out there, it wouldn’t hurt to know if you are prone to having it, right? Because if you are aware, you can try preventive […]

Afraid of Alzheimer’s? Know In Advance!

Afraid of Alzheimer’s? Know In Advance!

Vera T. July 2, 2015 02:43:48

Underlying symptoms of Alzheimer’s can now be determined with a test. Alzheimer’s is one of the worst neuro-degenerative diseases out there. It mainly affects memory, among other things. So, poker winners out there, it wouldn’t hurt to know if you are prone to having it, right? Because if you are aware, you can try preventive […]

iGame Eye Test For The Win!

iGame Eye Test For The Win!

Vera T. July 2, 2015 02:35:38

iGame came up with another entertaining invention… which tests your eyes! So, what is this test that has now reached a magnificent 2,000 shares per minute on Facebook? IGame.com’s colorful Eye Test. This company, mostly known for coming up with awesome slots and video poker, table and casino games, has now launched something very different […]

People Who Beat The Odds, Part II.

People Who Beat The Odds, Part II.

Vera T. July 1, 2015 03:53:33

Five more people whose sole purpose became the war against casino odds. These players, however, actually won. It takes time and tons of preparation to bring down the house. It also takes a certain amount of creative genius and no fear of consequences whatsoever. • Real/fake slot coins? • Card counting was new • Being […]

People Who Beat The Odds, Part II.

People Who Beat The Odds, Part II.

Vera T. July 1, 2015 03:53:33

Five more people whose sole purpose became the war against casino odds. These players, however, actually won. It takes time and tons of preparation to bring down the house. It also takes a certain amount of creative genius and no fear of consequences whatsoever. • Real/fake slot coins? • Card counting was new • Being […]