Frederick H., Author at GamingZion

Pablo Escobar and the Creation of “Narco-Football” (part 1)

Frederick H. July 9, 2015 07:24:50

Drug trafficking deteriorated Columbia and elevated its football to prominence In a 1994 World Cup qualifier in Pasadena California, the U.S. team faced Columbia. At the time, Colombia was considered one of the better teams in the world. Many people were unaware of the significant amount of pressure that the Columbian football players were under. […]

A Brief Look at American Presidents who Liked to Play Poker (part 2)

Frederick H. July 9, 2015 04:42:27

Some U.S. presidents were well known for their love of the card game It was said that Thomas Jefferson kept a close tally of his card playing success. President Andrew Jackson was said to have shot a man over a gambling debt. Dwight D. Eisenhower, learned poker and math behind it from old frontiersmen. Ulysses […]

A Brief Look at American Presidents who Liked to Play Poker (part 1)

Frederick H. July 6, 2015 11:38:47

A review of some U.S. Presidents caught a spell of gambling fever In the history of the United States, has always been at the forefront. Lotteries built University and Founding Fathers gambles. It was said that Thomas Jefferson kept a close tally of his card playing success. President Andrew Jackson was said to have shot […]

The Richest Sporting Events in the World

Frederick H. July 6, 2015 09:57:18

A look at the sporting events that offer the highest purses Sporting events have always had a “air” of fascination about them. A precedent set by the Olympics, sporting events pit players and teams against each other for a coveted prize. These events blend a combination of sport and society that seems to grow even […]

The Sports most often Played by the Rich

Frederick H. July 6, 2015 08:40:09

A look at some sports that are enjoyed by the wealthy Some people today like to make the claim that “poor people only play sports.” This line of thought is highly inaccurate. From the viewpoint of anthropologists, sport is something that followed art, religion and philosophy practiced first by people who already had farmed, hunted […]

Lebron James: Currently the Best Player in the Game (part 2)

Frederick H. July 5, 2015 07:52:29

Lebron would go on to make five consecutive NBA Finals appearances Lebron James has consistently made US gambling news since his days at St. Vincent St. Mary’s High School with his three other teammates called the “fab four.” Averaging over 20 points throughout his high school career, Lebron received numerous accolades ranging from Ohio’s Mr. […]

Lebron James: Currently the Best Player in the Game (part 2)

Frederick H. July 5, 2015 07:52:29

Trials and Tribulations of the “Vegas Man” known as Jimmy the Greek (part 3)

Frederick H. July 4, 2015 11:03:25

Jimmys presence on CBS Sports Today would legitimize handicapping In Vegas at the time, there were only three standing establishments for sports betting which went by the name of “sportsbooks.” A frequent patron of these sportsbooks was Jimmy “the Greek” Snyder. Deriving his name for the famous gambler Nick “the Greek” Dandelos, Jimmy was a […]

Trials and Tribulations of the “Vegas Man” known as Jimmy the Greek (part 2)

Frederick H. July 3, 2015 08:24:39

Jimmy brought further legitimacy to gambling and sports in America Jimmy the Greek worked in “sportsbooks” or betting houses in Steubenville, Ohio where he grew up in a time long before online sportsbooks in the US. Having a penchant for calculations, Jimmy showed talent on odds and forming the line. After dropping out of high […]