Jonathan, Author at GamingZion

Bug Fights: Betting on Crickets

Jonathan December 20, 2019 16:33:42

Betting on crickets goes back more than 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty, the fighting of male crickets is still remains a very popular sport and past time in modern day China.

The Melbourne Cup 2019 Biggest Winning Bet

Jonathan December 20, 2019 16:29:15

So what was the Melbourne Cup 2019 Biggest Winning Bet? Well, one gentleman took an incredibly savvy punt. He saw a return of almost $800,000 on a $10 bet. Making his the Melbourne Cup 2019 biggest winning bet. The lucky winner managed to guess the correct order of the top four horses. To make matters more interesting, this was after the winning order was changed following a protest.

Secretariat the Greatest Racehorse in History

Jonathan December 20, 2019 16:10:19

Do you know Secretariat the greatest racehorse in history? Without a doubt, if you were to ask any horse racing aficionados, they would all point to Secretariat.

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Festival 2020

Jonathan December 20, 2019 15:59:06

What on earth is Gloucestershire cheese rolling Festival 2020? Well, do you want to take part in a sport that is both exciting and dangerous? Want to break some bones and lose a tooth?

The Oldest Casino In The World

Jonathan December 20, 2019 15:46:19

The oldest casino in the world stands on the waters of Venice in Italy. When we think of casinos today, maybe we think of online ones like Casumo. Or the gaudy images of Las Vegas or Macau probably spring to mind. But the very first casino was a very different affair. After all it opened in 1638.

How Darts Went Global

Jonathan December 20, 2019 11:35:05

Go into any British pub, and apart from the beer bellies and the smell of warm beer and unwashed students, tucked away in some corner there's always the darts board. Ask the barman for a couple of sets of the pointy things and you're ready to roll.

Books That Were Written On A Bet

Jonathan December 20, 2019 10:03:30

Ever wonder what is it that exactly inspires an author to take up the pen and start spinning a tale? Some claim to be enlightened by dreams. Yet others are moved by some life event or some small detail noticed during the daily grind of life. But there are some great books which were written on the whim of another person.

Taxes on Lottery Winnings

Jonathan December 19, 2019 10:14:02

Let's be frank here, taxes on lottery winnings are a bummer. Imagine...the good news....you've just won the lottery!

Useful Phrases for the Casino

Jonathan December 18, 2019 16:49:02

Here are some useful phrases for the casino. When you think of a casino like Free Spin Casino, James Bond is probably the first person to come to mind. Roulette is probably the first game. Though the rules of the game appear to be very simple there's actually a lot more going on. It's hiding in the jargon.

Betting Websites in Hungary

Jonathan December 18, 2019 15:54:59

Sorry, but betting websites in Hungary are few and far between. With the Hungarian government and their friends controlling most of the betting market place, the choices are both frugal and limiting. As with all monopolies, they just get fat and lazy as the incentive to grow isn't of importance. Most foreign online bookies have much more to offer.