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1st July 2006, 10:04 PM
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 Hi everyone, I was just curious....Would God consider playing Chess gambling? My logic would say "No" and I will tell you why (IMHO) it's not. Gambling is when you bet money on the results of an event or to put in money to win in a tournament. So, to me... Horse Racing, Poker, dice, and dare I say.... Bingo at the local Church auxillary is considered Gambling. But chess? Now, I have never played in a Chess Tournament... I plan to some day, but I know that there is an entrance fee. The majority of fees goes to buying new chess sets, administration fees and just helping the club grow...advertisement or whatever. I am guessing a small portion actually goes to the winner/winners of the tournament; whether that be in cash or trophies. Keep in mind, I am refering to an amateur tourney. So, what do you think? All opinions are welcome, especially from any clergy out there  Thanks...Pure |
24th July 2006, 05:45 AM
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26th July 2006, 07:24 PM
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Reps: 2,722 (power: 10) | | | No. My personal definition on gambeling is where you have the potental to gain money or goods if you are lucky. There is very little luck in chess.
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26th July 2006, 07:27 PM
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Reps: 123,703 (power: 0) | | | No, it's only gambling if you're betting for money or other "material" things |
26th July 2006, 07:37 PM
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29th July 2006, 10:24 PM
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Reps: 586 (power: 0) | | | No, chess is not gambling. And in order to play in a tourney of any type (like sports, too), there is always some fee involved, but that's just a fee. |
31st July 2006, 03:55 PM
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31st July 2006, 10:21 PM
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Reps: 10 (power: 0) | | | there are many veiws on gambling. Only one matters,the Bible. What is your reason for wanting to enter a tounament? If it's to say your #1 or something that mite be an indicator that will help you decide. No matter what, remember the Bible has the answer |
1st August 2006, 05:16 PM
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Reps: 16,635 (power: 22) | | | LoL... The wikipedia defines Gambling (or betting) as any behavior involving risking money or valuables (making a wager or placing a stake) on the outcome of a game, contest, or other event in which the outcome of that activity depends partially or totally upon chance or upon one's ability to do something. So it's safe to play chess unless u place a bet of some sort on it... as stated above...
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2nd September 2006, 10:42 PM
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Reps: 289 (power: 0) | | | I agree with just about everyone else. Chess tournaments are not gambling, they are just competitions.
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