‘Barande Bash’ (Be The Winner), a rip-off of the UK’s global hit ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ has been suspended after a conservative cleric declared that the show could be against Islamic law. Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem-Shirazi published a fatwa in a local newspaper declaring that such quiz shows offered “games of chance,” making it a form of gambling that is considered haram. The show’s producers said “the assumptions presented in the question for the fatwa was wrong,” but the show, and other quiz television programs, have since been pulled off the air.
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‘Barande Bash’ (Be The Winner), a rip-off of the UK’s global hit ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ has been suspended after a conservative cleric declared that the show could be against Islamic law. Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem-Shirazi published a fatwa in a local newspaper declaring that such quiz shows offered “games of chance,” making it a form of gambling that is considered haram. The show’s producers said “the assumptions presented in the question for the fatwa was wrong,” but the show, and other quiz television programs, have since been pulled off the air.
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Affiliate Insider founder Lee-Ann Johnstone joined CalvinAyre.com’s Becky Liggero to talk about how their company is helping affiliate marketers more compliant with regulations.
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The tobacco giant is deviating from the norm after stating that they will use a public blockchain for tracking tax stamps on cigarette boxes.
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The newest sportsbook venture of Las Vegas casino owner and developer Derek Stevens will make a debut at Golden Gate Hotel and Casino on June 1.
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Congratulations to Sylvain Loosli for winning the €10,300 No-Limit Hold’em at PokerStars’ European Poker Tour! Loosli booked his fifth win, pocketing €198,610 after overcoming a field of 70-entrants. |
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