IRAN - ”All forms of gambling are haram (forbidden by Islam) except for horse racing, camel racing and archery,” said Mohsen Mahmoudi, a cleric at a north Tehran mosque, adding that those manly, warrior sports were all encouraged by the Prophet Mohammad. But technically, he added, only the archery contestants and riders of the horses or [...]
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When is a bet not a bet? A day at the Iran races
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011History of cricket and gambling
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011PAKISTAN-Interesting overview of cricket and gambling, writtin from a Pakistan perspective but covers worldwide historical events including Headingly 1981. International Herald Tribune.
UK company Betfair to use Gibraltar gambling licence
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011UK- Betfair is to move to operate under a Gibraltar licence as part of changes that will allow it to avoid the UK’s 15% tax on gross betting profits. The company’s 1,200 UK-based staff will not relocate to Gibraltar, though. Guardian.
Las Vegas Sands plans 15bn gambling hub in Spain
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011SPAIN – Nevada-based casino operator said it was in talks with local authorities in Madrid and Barcelona about building a Vegas-style strip that could cost €10bn to €15bn. The Telegraph
International Olympic Committee says sports in danger from gambling
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011SWITZERLAND—Warning that sport is “in danger” from illegal betting and match-fixing, the International Olympic Committee will create a task force to coordinate the fight against the multibillion-dollar underground industry. The Star
