Jonathan, Author at GamingZion

Bear Baiting Bets: A History of Blood Sports in Elizabethan Times

Jonathan December 9, 2019 11:23:59

Bear baiting bets In Elizabethan times kept everyone entertained. In Macbeth, there is a stanza he speaks to his enemies: “Have tied me to a stake; I cannot fly, But, bear-like, I must fight the course.” Today this holds little meaning. But in the year of the play, 1606, if one were to take a short walk from Shakespeare's own Globe Theater, you would find the "Bear Gardens". This was where dogs, bears, bulls, chimps and other creatures had to fight to the death in front of roaring crowds, many of whom were gambling on the outcome.

Fighters Killed In The Ring

Jonathan December 9, 2019 10:46:48

Fighters killed in the ring are few and far between. But since the introduction of the Marquis of Queensberry Rules in 1884, around 1,604 boxers have met their deaths within the ring. It goes without saying that a series of heavy blows to the head isn't going to leave you in the best of health.

The Symbolism Behind Card Suits

Jonathan December 9, 2019 10:40:27

So what's the symbolism behind card suits? On the whole, card games are not considered as games needing skill. Historically, we see them as connected to luck or chance. This dovetails nicely into the ideas of astrology. Or magic. Of the fates choosing our path. Or not!

Strategies Behind Rock Paper Scissors

Jonathan December 7, 2019 11:58:26

Do you know the strategies behind Rock Paper Scissors? We tend to think of Rock Paper Scissors as a rather childish means of deciding a question or argument. But you can actually gamble for real money online with Bet365 Casino. It's lucrative and, surprisingly, takes both skill and intelligence.

The Monty Hall Problem

Jonathan December 7, 2019 11:55:18

The Monty Hall problem is a probability puzzle named after Monty Hall. He was the host of a US TV show called "Let's Make a Deal". On the face of it, this is an absurd paradox and many people simply refuse to believe the answer.

Betting on Bass Fishing. Sports Fish Gambling

Jonathan December 6, 2019 18:41:55

Have you ever thought about betting on Bass fishing? Fishing for both food and as a past time is as old as time itself. But sports fishing for Bass is a relatively new player having begun in with the Bass Master Classic in 1967. Today around 40 million people take part in sports fishing throughout the US and Canada. Angling is the forth most popular sport. And the most popular fish in competition is the Wide-Mouthed Bass. So it's not surprising that betting on Bass is now a huge part of the gambling industry.

The Odds of Dying in a Plane Crash

Jonathan December 6, 2019 18:41:05

So what are the odds of dying in a plane crash? You have a fear of flying. And it doesn't matter how many times you're told that your fear is irrational. Or even how safe flying is. Or that you have more chance of being eaten by a pig. But without statistics, you know that these are just empty words. So let's have a deep dive and look at the facts. The real odds of dying in a plane crash. So buckle up, seats upright and off we go!

Gambling Spells and Rituals

Jonathan December 6, 2019 18:40:14

Are there gambling spells that work? For some gamblers, the buzz of winning (or losing) is the real reason for the wager. The building anticipation and then the result can give a dopamine rush like the hardest of drugs. And yet so much appears to depend on the whims of lady luck. So it's not surprising that a gambler might want to look to the dark arts as a means of improving his fortune. And I don't mean playing Magic: The Gathering.

Riverboat Casino Gambling

Jonathan December 6, 2019 14:45:25

Riverboat casino gambling is a thing. If you've seen the 1994 movie "Maverick" then you'll have some idea about riverboat gambling. Directed by Richard Donner, the film stars Mel Gibson as Bret Maverick, a card player and con artist who collects money in order to enter a high-stakes poker game. The action takes place on the "Lauren Belle" a converted tug made to resemble a Mississippi-style riverboat casino.

Bet on Jello Wrestling

Jonathan December 6, 2019 14:40:54

Why not bet on Jello wrestling? Since the Todd Philips movie called "Old School", it has certainly become a thing. In the movie there was the very first jello wrestling match committed to celluloid. Try and look upon it as the sweeter sister of dirty mud wrestling.