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  2. Maisir - Wikipedia

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    In Islam, gambling (Arabic: ميسر, romanized: maisîr, maysir, maisira or قمار qimâr) [1] is forbidden (Arabic: حَرَام, romanized: haraam). Maisir is totally prohibited by Islamic law (Arabic: شريعة, romanized: shari'a) on the grounds that "the agreement between participants is based on immoral inducement provided by entirely wishful hopes in the participants' minds that ...

  3. Sharia and securities trading - Wikipedia

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    An Islamic Development Bank branch in Dhaka. Sharia and securities trading is the impact of conventional financial markets activity for those following the islamic religion and particularly sharia law. Sharia practices ban riba (earning interest) and involvement in haram. It also forbids gambling and excessive risk (bayu al-gharar).

  4. Gambling - Wikipedia

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    Gambling has been part of Singapore's history, though it was strictly controlled by the government for many years. In the mid-20th century, illegal gambling was common. However, with the opening of regulated casinos in 2010, the approach shifted. Today, the government enforces strict laws to promote responsible gambling and prevent illegal ...

  5. 15 of the biggest sports gambling scandals - AOL

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    In 2006, Operation Slapshot uncovered an illegal gambling ring run by Rick Tocchet, an assistant coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. The operation was tied to high-profile gamblers, including players ...

  6. Heat's Terry Rozier investigated in illegal betting probe - AOL

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    The bets placed on Rozier for that game, a 115-96 loss to the host New Orleans Pelicans, were "strange enough" to catch the attention of U.S. Integrity, a firm that monitors betting markets for ...

  7. Islam and association football - Wikipedia

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    The Islamic observance of Ramadan, affects the ability of players to train and play, [2] while some players have refused to wear football shirts sponsored by gambling and finance companies, as gambling and charging interest are forbidden in Islam. [3]

  8. The potential suspensions for illegal betting activity - AOL

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    On Tuesday, Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli was given a seven-month suspension by the Italian football federation (FIGC) for breaching betting rules. The potential suspensions for illegal ...

  9. Ban on sharia law - Wikipedia

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    A ban on sharia law is legislation that prohibits the application or implementation of Islamic law in courts in any civil (non-religious) jurisdiction.In the United States for example, various states have "banned Sharia law," or a ballot measure was passed that "prohibits the state’s courts from considering foreign, international or religious law."