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Chess columns in newspapers

Submitted by nicolae on Sun, 12/28/2008 - 11:25

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Howard Staunton

The earliest known chess column appeared in the Lancet in 1823, but due to lack of popularity disappeared after less than a year.

Submitted by nicolae on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 22:20

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Could be based upon skill, but always has a component of chance. That’s what makes it “gambling” – it’s unpredictable.

Does it have to be money to be considered gambling?
Could be betting on dinner, a CD, etc. (something of value taken away if don’t win)

From Carlson & Moore, 1998: