Playing chess is more sinful than gambling: Muslim televangelist ISTANBUL Turkish televangelist Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü, popularly known as “Cübbeli” Ahmet Hoca (Robed Ahmet Hoca), has raised eyebrows by claiming that playing chess is more sinful than gambling, daily Hürriyet...
The WC money game
According to Pinnacle Sports, Carlsen is the clear favorite, especially when it comes to betting. The odds for the World Chess Championship at Pinnacle Sports have 22-year-old Carlsen as the 1.282* favourite to end the eight-year reign of Anand,...
Not my fault?
What Happens in Vegas Is Still Your FaultSep 24th 2008By Tom Radler Every once in a while you hear a story of litigation that makes you think that personal responsibility may be on the way out. But just like...
Legalize poker and chess?
Poker Pros Bet Big on Lobbying Congress BY RUSSELL BERMAN – Staff Reporter of the SunOctober 23, 2007URL: http://www.nysun.com/article/65037 WASHINGTON — Coming off a resounding defeat in Congress a year ago, the country’s top poker players are trying their...