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ASX Postpones Long-Awaited CHESS Replacement – Again

Lorraine W. McMath May 11, 2022

The ASX has announced that its April 2023 "go-live" date for its $250 million CHESS replacement system using blockchain technology will be pushed back again. The highly anticipated overhaul of!-->…

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ASX CHESS replacement program delayed, Tim Hogben admitted disappointment

Lorraine W. McMath May 11, 2022

The Australian Securities Exchange has once again delayed the launch of its long-awaited technology overhaul, scrapping the deadline for the fourth time and casting doubt on the future of the flagship project.The ASX was scheduled to launch…

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Hasbro and Nintendo team up for Monopoly Jr. Super Mario Edition

Lorraine W. McMath May 6, 2022

| Hasbro revealed a new partnership with Nintendo today as they come together to release Monopoly Jr. Super Mario Edition. The two companies have worked together in the past on a few different titles from the long catalog of games they…

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Adeyemi Adeosun wins the first closed scrabble tournament in the South West

Lorraine W. McMath May 2, 2022

Adeyemi Adeosun over the weekend, sent a shockwave of surprise as he became the champion of the South West's first closed tournament held in Ibadan, Oyo State. In the presence of more established rivals, the Ladoke Akintola University…

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Monopoly launches return token vote for main game

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 29, 2022

| Hasbro is launching a brand new online event to Monopoly because they're asking you to vote on which old school token comes back to the game. In case you haven't been paying attention to the game since Hasbro took over the franchise,…

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Monopoly Limited Collector’s Edition could net you £600

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 24, 2022

The appeal of board games still spans several generations. Now, a new study puts a price on that nostalgic roll of the dice. There aren't many who haven't tried Monopoly or Scrabble, especially if you were born BI (Before the Internet).!-->…

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Chess: Magnus Carlsen ‘unlikely’ to defend crown, but questions remain | Magnus Carlsen

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 22, 2022

Magnus Carlsen again said it was 'unlikely' he would defend his world title against the winner of the eight slated contenders in Madrid in June and explained he felt more comfortable in the years leading up to 2013 when he was ranked No. 1…

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Board games such as Monopoly and The Game Of Life could net you hundreds of pounds

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 21, 2022

board games are a big family activity but if you put them away in a closet like we do, it's easy to forget they're there. With spring being here, it might be time to declutter this closet and remind ourselves of the board…

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Anzac Day and a very special chess set

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 20, 2022

The special hand-carved chess set. A Botany Downs reader shares the story of her husband's loss, the importance of Anzac Day and a wonderful hand-carved chess set by a war veteran While the lockdowns have been hard on!-->…

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Adults’ “Digital Weariness” is Driving Up Board Game Sales

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 18, 2022

Can I Get a Personal Loan With No Credit Check? The majority of banking institutions and even banks need a credit Test prior to approving a personal loan. A credit check usually includes a FICO (r) Score and payment history, as well as!-->!-->!-->…

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Makerere University pawn to victory at FEAUS Women Games 2022

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 16, 2022

1st East African University Sports Federation (FEAUS) Women's Games: Chess: Gold: Makerere University Makerere University won gold in the 2022 Federation of East African University Sports (FEAUS) Women's Games hosted by…

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Kyambogo University takes gold in Scrabble

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 16, 2022

1st East African University Sports Federation (FEAUS) Women's Games: Scrabble: Gold: Kyambogo UniversityMoney: Makerere UniversityBronze: Busitema University Kyambogo University won the gold medal in the East African…

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Hasbro launches new online comparison Scrabble site

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 13, 2022

| Scopely, in partnership with Hasbro and Mattel, launched a brand new website for National Scrabble Day 2022. Now you can play competitive games on Scrabble.com. Starting today, you'll see an entirely new website that's been…

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The Official Staunton Chess Company raises the benchmark in replicated Staunton Chess Sets.

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 12, 2022

staunton 1849 chess set 1849 Staunton Antique Chessboard 1849 staunton chess pieces Chess has remained one of the most played games in the world due to its complex and…

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Hello Kitty and her friends have their own version of Monopoly

Lorraine W. McMath Apr 5, 2022

| Hello Kitty & Friends fans will have a brand new board game to add to their collection as The Op has released a new version of Monopoly. In partnership with parent company Sanrio, the company released the version you see below,…

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ASX reports more delays for its CHESS replacement key project

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 28, 2022

Australia's main exchange has reported more problems for a key project that has already been plagued by delays.Australia's major stock exchange said a key technology upgrade originally planned a year ago will now be delayed until the second…

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ASX Dismisses New Concern Over CHESS Oversight Amid Delivery Disaster

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 28, 2022

New questions about high-level oversight of ASX's stressed project come as market participants' frustration boiled over on Monday following ASX's confirmation The Australian Financial Review signal that there would be another delay in the…

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What are the original Monopoly pieces and how many different versions are there? – The American Sun

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 19, 2022

MONOPOLY gives players the chance to get rich and try to build an empire. But what are the original Monopoly pieces and how many different versions are there. 2 Monopoly was introduced in the 1930sCredit: Reuters What are the original…

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What are the original Monopoly pieces and how many different versions are there? – The Irish Sun

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 19, 2022

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Monopoly on the Afterlife – The Island

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 16, 2022

"A short sleep passed, we awake eternallyAnd death will be no more;Death, you will die.– – John Given A cynic may say that death shouldn't worry you because you'll never get the devastating news; you will not be among those…

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Oxford beats Cambridge again in longest annual chess match

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 14, 2022

Oxford beat Cambridge 4.5-3.5 last Saturday in the annual Varsity match. It was the 140th staging of the oldest continuous game in chess, first played in 1873 and interrupted only by the war years. Oxford have now won five of the…

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Best Online Payday Loan Companies for Instant & Same-Day Loans | Guaranteed Loan Approval with…

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 12, 2022

Financial hitches seem to always creep up on you when your cash flow is less than favorable. So much so that it’s almost like they can sense dwindling savings. Thankfully, online payday loan companies can cover you…

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Best Emergency Loans For Bad Credit: Top 5 Direct Payday Loan Lenders For Guaranteed Approval Of…

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 11, 2022

If you need money now but your credit score isn’t great, getting approved for another loan may be challenging. If your credit score is low and you’ve had a history of bad debt management, you won’t be eligible for most lenders’…

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The ANC chess games are good…

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 9, 2022

I have always maintained that South Africa only has a functioning government for two years out of the five prescribed by the Constitution, that is, the first two years. How? 'Or' What? After the general election and the installation of…

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Chess: England trio play No.1 for Bundesliga clubs as absent Ukrainians are honored with sunflowers

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 7, 2022

England's top grandmasters, who have been restricted to low-key events by the pandemic for many months, returned to action this weekend when the Bundesliga, Europe's strongest chess league, started its new season.Michael Adams for…

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Coming to America: an interview with CEO Vladimir Belous

Lorraine W. McMath Mar 3, 2022

When we look at a game of chess, we analyze the choices a player makes and the consequences he has to face. While many of the choices we discuss remain confined to the 64 squares of the board, there are a number of life-changing decisions…

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What is a payday loan?

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 25, 2022

What is a payday loan?payday ready are generally short-term unsecured loans characterized by high interest rates that generally do not require a credit check.Although there is no exact and universal definition of the term, the US…

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The secret of Manu Tuilagi’s latest English revival? Chess

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 21, 2022

Tuilagi has never been too concerned with public perceptions. He openly admits that power is his point of difference, even though he is now a relatively simple 16 stone. "It's my job to try to cross that winning line," Tuilagi said. "You…

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The alternative to payday loans has its own risks

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 17, 2022

Payday loans target consumers with no credit or low credit. According to industry research firm IBISWorld, the U.S. check cashing and payday lending industry is set to grow 5.1% in 2022.These high-interest loans promise quick cash…

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The real-life chess matches that inspired a famous episode of Cowboy Bebop

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 15, 2022

The chess games featured in "Bohemian Rhapsody" are based on two real matches played by a chess master named Paul Morphy. Morphy was a chess prodigy who is considered one of the greatest of all time, and was known as "The…

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Othman, Lucky, Precious Win Northern States Open Chess Championship – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 13, 2022

The Northern States Open Chess Championship ended this weekend with Fuenshak Othman emerging as the Open category winner, while Ikechkwu Ezeanya came second and Magomya Robert placed third. Keyi Lucky won the blitz section, beating…

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Chess: Magana and Mongeli to lead Kenyan entourage to World Chess Olympiad in Russia: The Standard

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 10, 2022

Master Candidate (CM) Ben Magana in action against Griffin Mark at the 2021 Kisumu Open rapid chess tournament. Master Candidate (CM) Ben Magana will make his seventh World Chess Olympiad appearance after finishing top of the men's…

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ASX CEO Dominic Stevens Leaves $250M in CHESS-Blockchain Unfinished Business

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 9, 2022

"You start saying, in fact, it's somebody else's strategy to drive it, and we should start thinking about this person who gets in the seat and actually gets up and goes through with me and which is also going through with the end of this…

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Upgrade Game Night: Scrabble, Operation, Monopoly, Ouija Board, More From $7 (Up To 30% Off)

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 7, 2022

Today only, within the framework of its Gold Box Deals of the DayAmazon offers up to 30% off a range of family board games, modeling clayand Following for kids. One of the most remarkable is the Scrabble Deluxe Edition game for…

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The Last Airbender-themed version of “Monopoly”

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 7, 2022

Prices and availability of offers may change after posting. SAVE 31%: the Avatar: The Last Airbender edition of Monopoly is on sale for $25.49 instead of $36.99 on Amazon starting February 7. You will save $11.50.It really takes…

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Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks delay triggers tic-tac-toe game

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 5, 2022

You never get bored in the NBA, even during a late game.A bent rim was responsible for a long first-quarter break in the Philadelphia 76ers-Dallas Mavericks game.The interruption began after Luka Doncic made a 3-pointer and then alerted the…

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FT Weekend Quiz: Ramallah, Scrabble and Prince William’s godfather

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 4, 2022

Subscribe to our life and arts newsletterGet a dose of inspiration with the FT Weekend newsletter - the best of life, arts and culture. Delivered every Saturday morning.All the answers here are related in some way. Once you spot the…

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A payday loan vs an installment loan

Lorraine W. McMath Feb 3, 2022

To figure out which one will best suit your needs, take some time and do some research first so you can decide with all the facts at your fingertips instead of relying on what someone else says about the best option. The personal…

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Millions of Payday Loan Customers Only Have ONE MONTH to Get Refunds

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 30, 2022

MORE than four million Britons could be in cash debt after taking out unaffordable payday and home loans. Customers of Provident Financial, Greenwood, Flo and Satsuma have just one month to file their claim before the February 28…

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Legendary Anand to mentor Indian chess players ahead of Asian Games

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 29, 2022

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has been hired as a mentor to Indian players seeking to make the squad for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, where the sport will return after a 12-year hiatus . The Indian Chess…

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BEYOND THE LOCAL: Why do we love puzzles like Wordle and Scrabble and are they good for our brains?

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 29, 2022

This article by Penny Pexman, University of Calgary, originally appeared on The Conversation and is published here with permission. In recent weeks, a web-based word puzzle called Wordle has become a popular daily distraction.…

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Are puzzles like Wordle and Scrabble good for your brain?

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 28, 2022

In recent weeks, a web-based word puzzle called Wordle has become a popular daily distraction. Suddenly, millions of people are focusing on their five-letter word vocabulary and are newly aware of concepts such as letter frequency and…

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Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against The Queen’s Gambit chess player

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 28, 2022

Anya Taylor-Joy in The Queen's Gambit Picture: netflixNetflix will face a lawsuit against them for defamation filed by a Georgian chess player Nona Gaprindashvili. The costume centers on what Gaprindashvili claims is an inaccurate!-->!-->!-->!-->…

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First female chess grandmaster sues Netflix for misrepresentation in Queen’s Gambit | Chess

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 28, 2022

Netflix will face a $5 million libel lawsuit brought by a Georgian chess master who claims he was defamed in the hit series The Queen's Gambit, after a judge refused to start the lawsuit on Thursday.Nona Gaprindashvili, the first woman to…

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Can puzzles and games like Wordle and Scrabble keep your brain young?

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 28, 2022

Stefani Reynolds/AFP via GettyIn recent weeks, a web-based word puzzle called Wordle has become a popular daily distraction. Suddenly, millions of people are focusing on their five-letter word vocabulary and are newly aware of concepts…

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BEYOND LOCAL: Why do we love puzzles like Wordle and Scrabble and are they good for our brains?

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 27, 2022

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Fall Guys Monopoly board game crossover revealed

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 25, 2022

Fall Guys will have its own Monopoly game with many of the game's iconic elements, including crowns, obstacles, and more.…

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Hasbro launches Monopoly Tycoon on mobile devices

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 23, 2022

| Hasbro brought the super in-depth version of Monopoly called Monopoly Tycoon on mobile devices this week. The original version of the game was released over 20 years ago for PC as it brought a more complex version of running…

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Chess: Carlsen takes sixth-round lead at Wijk as he chases ranking record | Magnus Carlsen

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 21, 2022

Magnus Carlsen's campaign to claim a record eighth win at Tata Steel Wijk, the 'Wimbledon of Chess', and thus kick off his campaign to break the 2,900 ratings mark he narrowly missed in 2014 and 2019, was back on track after Friday's sixth…

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Chess on Bitcoin? Meet PowChess

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 14, 2022

Lately, all sorts of innovative and exciting gambling games have been released on Bitcoin SV. From CryptoFights to Haste Arcade, gaming is one of the ecosystem's biggest use cases, and now we have player versus player (PvP) chess.…

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Cap on payday loan rates is bad news for those who need it

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 13, 2022

Kent Kaiser | The Detroit NewsLate last year, the so-called "Michiganders for Fair Lending" launched a ballot initiative that would do anything but make lending fairer in Michigan. They named this monstrosity the “Michigan Payday…

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‘Knight Club’: Bermondsey’s free chess club inspired by Queen’s Gambit

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 12, 2022

The chess club is apparently very diverse, with women making up about half of the people who attend. One of London's biggest running groups has set up a chess club in Bermondsey after one of its…

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WWE rival sues over alleged illegal wrestling monopoly

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 12, 2022

Jan 11 (Reuters) - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (WWE.N) was sued on Tuesday by a small rival who accused it of violating federal antitrust law by monopolizing the professional wrestling market.MLW Media LLC has accused WWE and its…

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FTC’s Latest Monopoly Lawsuit Against Meta Gets Green Light

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 12, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission's antitrust complaint that Facebook, uh, Meta is operating as a monopoly, will be heard in court after the US watchdog's initial lawsuit is dismissed. In December 2020, the FTC accused Meta of "unlawfully…

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China tolerates a large monopoly on electric vehicle batteries

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 10, 2022

The world's largest manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries is getting bigger. Whether he can maintain his global rule will depend on Beijing's tolerance of a private monopoly in a key industrial sector.…

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Bharath Subramaniyam becomes India’s 73rd chess grandmaster

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 10, 2022

Reading time: < 1 minute Bharath Subramaniyam, 14, from Chennai, became India's 73rd chess grandmaster on Sunday, after completing his third and final GM norm at Open Vergani Cup in Italy. Subramaniyam scored 6.5 runs in nine innings…

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Biden’s monopoly bet – Axios

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 3, 2022

Monopolies cause inflation - so cracking down on monopolies will cause inflation to fall. In any case, this is the assertion of the Biden administration.Why is this important: It is very difficult to find good faith arguments on any side…

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Moore: A Vacation Monopoly | Opinion

Lorraine W. McMath Jan 2, 2022

People used to cross the river and the woods to Grandma's house every holiday season to thank, eat, visit,…

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Classic board game by Marmalade Game Studio

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 31, 2021

At Marmalade Game Studio, we are proud to bring this classic board game to mobile! Buy, sell, and plan your path to wealth wherever you are. Play face-to-face with friends and family with built-in multiplayer video chat! This is the…

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11 special Monopoly editions to play for your next game night

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 30, 2021

When it comes to game nights, Monopoly is a must. Conceptualized in 1902 by Elizabeth "Lizzie" Magic and later sold to Parker Brothers in 1935, this classic board game has been a source of joy - and, who…

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World chess events explode as play in Britain moves away from Omicron

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 30, 2021

Global chess is thriving despite the pandemic, while in Britain cancellations and postponements are commonplace. The Christmas period highlighted the contrast, as thousands of players flocked to watch Magnus Carlsen in action or…

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Moore: A Holiday Monopoly | Opinion

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 30, 2021

People used to drive up the river and through the woods to Grandma's house each holiday season to give…

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National chess players take part in the international tournament

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 28, 2021

December 28, 2021 12:48 (UTC+04:00) 2,576 By Sabina Mammadli The blitz and rapids world championship has started in Warsaw. On the first day of the tournament, four rapid…

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Stormzy will get a personalized version of “Monopoly Deal”

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 22, 2021

Stormzy was treated to his own personalized version of the monopoly agreement card game. READ MORE: Stormzy live at Reading Festival 2021 – festival return is another rockstar moment The game will include nods to some of Stormzy's…

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Stormzy to get a personalized version of “Monopoly Deal”

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 22, 2021

Stormzy was treated to their own personalized version of the Monopoly agreement card game. READ MORE: Stormzy live at Reading Festival 2021 - festival return is another rockstar moment The game will include nods to some of Stormzy's…

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The 40 best toys every child should own – including Lego, Monopoly and marbles

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 21, 2021

Lego tops the list of essential children's toys - but half of parents also think every child should have their own bikeLego has been voted the number one toy every child should have (Image: Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images/Getty Images)!-->…

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Kenyan Oyende wins Scrabble 2021 on Nile Tournament in Jinja

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 20, 2021

Scrabble Tournament on the Nile 2021: Winner: Allan Oyende (Stima)1st Finalists: Richard Geria (Spa)2n/a Finalists: Lawrence OnyoinSoroti Kenya's top Scrabble player, Allan Oyende has won the 2021 Scrabble on the Nile…

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Start of the Asian Junior Chess Championship – The Island

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 19, 2021

It was a repeat of last year's final as the Jaffna Kings, skippered by hard-hitting Thisara Perera, defeated the Galle Gladiators in a thrilling final where the Gladiators, who were chasing a gigantic 202 total, failed to…

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Reasons you might need to apply for a payday loan

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 18, 2021

There are many reasons a person may need to apply for a payday loan. Payday loans, or short-term loans, are easily accessible loans that don't require a particularly high credit score to get. If approved, they can be paid in hours.…

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Prince William and his family love Monopoly | Entertainment

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 17, 2021

Prince William "loves playing 'Monopoly'" with his family.The…

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Babble Royale turns Scrabble into a heated battle royale – Destructoid

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 16, 2021

Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can win you a chicken dinner The battle royale trend may not be over yet, and one of its more recent interpretations is a weird pairing that really works. Babble Royale is, if you sum it…

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Biden’s Next Agenda: Anti-Monopoly | Washington Monthly

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 15, 2021

How improving the US antitrust regime is a winning question for the administration and the country. President Joe Biden speaks before signing an executive order to promote!-->…

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Cohort held in check by Chess

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 14, 2021

Chess revenue was £9m below expectationsThe dynamism of the defense market leads the board of directors to propose an increase in the dividend Defense Technology Group Cohort (CHRT) saw its shares fall 12% after…

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Chess-Carlsen blows Nepomniachtchi to claim fifth world title

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 10, 2021

Dec 10 (Reuters) - Norway's Magnus Carlsen clinched his fifth world chess crown in Dubai on Friday with a landslide 7.5-3.5 victory over Ian Nepomniachtchi, who faded badly after facing the champion in Norwegian title in the first…

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93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking their loan, survey finds

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 6, 2021

Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who cannot afford to make payments. Here's how you can pay off your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors. (iStock) Payday lenders prey on borrowers with bad…

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No-Credit-Check Loans with Optional borrowing and alternatives

Lorraine W. McMath Dec 1, 2021

However urgent you need cash now, you should give the possibility of taking an unchecked credit. Why? because they're as risky as payday loans or auto-title loans that can trap you in a perpetual cycle of debt for years. These loans ,…

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Boteler Chess Players Face Fierce Opposition

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 30, 2021

MEMBERS of Warrington Sir Thomas Boteler CE Secondary School Chess Club traveled to Bolton to compete in the English Federation Schools Chess u19 Tournament at Bolton School. There were some very experienced and older students…

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People laugh at “The Queen’s Gambit” board game: “It’s not really a…

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 30, 2021

People laugh The Queen's Gambit board game for everything from weird branding to weird rules, after realizing it wasn't even chess.The Netflix show stars Anna Taylor-Joy as the protagonist, Beth Harmon, who grew up in an orphanage in the…

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Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi draw World Chess title opener after flag fury | World Chess Championship…

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 26, 2021

Simmering tension on the board, unexpected drama outside. Magnus Carlsen's defense of his world chess title in Dubai began with a 45-move draw against his Russian opponent Ian Nepomniachtchi - and a surprise intervention by the World…

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Rupununi Chamber Speaker wants politicians to stop “monopolizing” the township’s economy

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 26, 2021

The Lethem community, specifically the business community there, seems optimistic rather than optimistic about the prospects for a Rupununi rodeo this year.Another year without the usual financial “fix” the township gets from the rodeo…

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China fines tech giants for anti-monopoly violations

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 20, 2021

Beijing has launched anti-monopoly, data security and other crackdowns on tech companies since late 2020 Chinese tech giants including Alibaba Group and Tencent Holdings were fined Nov. 20 for failing to report corporate…

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A chicken playing tic-tac-toe? Tropicana Atlantic City celebrates its 40th anniversary; Sting tix…

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 19, 2021

Tuesday, Tropicana Atlantic City marks its 40e birthday. For the occasion, return on the rather eventful history of the casino.In the beginningWhen it opened on November 23, 1981, the adult playground popularly known as Trop was Atlantic…

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Launch of the world’s fanciest ‘gaming’ chair – for traditional games like…

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 19, 2021

It also has a fold-out drink prep area, plus all the bar necessities needed to create a cocktail - a cocktail shaker, strainer, muddler, stirrer, and more.Gin makers Hendrick's commissioned this classic-style cabinet as an antidote to the…

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Desperate migrants as pawns in a treacherous game of chess

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 19, 2021

Migrants walking from the Polish border to a warehouse shelter on…

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Glasgow University graduates create 3D chess game based on city landmarks

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 18, 2021

Two entrepreneurial design graduates started a business creating 3D chess sets based on famous city landmarks. Alex Duff, 25, from Cumbernauld, and Michael O'Donnell, 24, from Castlemilk both studied product design engineering at the!-->…

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How middle school students play the finance game – Marquette Wire

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 17, 2021

Renzo Silvera plays chess, but not with pawns. For Silvera, a senior at the College of Engineering, managing money in college is like this game of strategy. “You have to see who your opponent is,” said Silvera. “In this case, it's the…

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Over coffee with Ellen: no board game has a monopoly on fun | Columns

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 17, 2021

During my adult life, I enjoyed shopping. I loved browsing the aisles of the local stores to find the…

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Oluwafemi and Eloho emerge as new Nigerian chess champions

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 16, 2021

International Master, Balogun Oluwafemi became the new National Chess Champion in the National Chess Championship 2021 which just ended at Orchid Hotel, Lekki this weekend. Oluwafemi won the event undefeated with a score of 7…

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The Great Season 2: Hulu’s Ahistorical Romp skillfully plays emotional chess

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 16, 2021

As Archie (Adam Godley) puts it, “Russia… a prehistoric creature full of anger and thoughtless disregard for life. Anarchic and selfish, for no reason. These are the things we have to face metaphorically. But Tony McNamara's bombast…

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Skyline Chess Set lets you play chess with iconic buildings in your favorite city!

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 15, 2021

Imagine the Harry Potter chess set… but with Muggle architecture. With 6 cities to choose from, scattered across North America, Europe and Asia, the Skyline Chess Set makes the game of chess a little grander and classier than you might…

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The Guardian’s take on a chess renaissance: It’s not black and white | Editorial

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 12, 2021

JThe grand, historic but sometimes ridiculed sport of chess believes its time has come, post-lockdown favored a rapid rise the number of online gamers in the world. Go to a site such as chess.com any time of the day or night and you'll…

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How a Bristol Barclays ATM became a giant Scrabble board

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 9, 2021

As a canvas for some of the world's best street artists, new creative work often pops up around Bristol. Downtown is an ever-changing public gallery, where the colorful murals are sure to elicit a few double takes from passers-by. There!-->…

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The International Chess Federation is the world’s first sports association with its own NFT…

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 9, 2021

Digitization continues to happen to one of the oldest games in the world like FIDE, the International Chess Federation, announcement its plans for a non-fungible token (NFT) market. The group said the marketplace, which will launch in late…

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Dronavalli Harika finishes fifth and qualifies for the next cycle of the Grand Prix-Sports News,…

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 8, 2021

19-year-old Vantika Agrawal, who recently became a female Grandmaster, finished in an honorable 14th place with 6.5 points, including three…

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Humans are a bigger threat than AI, according to chess legend Kasparov

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 5, 2021 0

Published on: 05/11/2021 - 10:32Amended: 11/05/2021 - 10:30 Lisbon (AFP) - Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov has been beaten by a supercomputer, but when it comes to artificial…

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State law causing payday loan stores to close

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 4, 2021

"Out of business." This sign is nothing new in the last 18 months. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, sales for many merchants have dried up, doors have been closed and employees have been laid off. But across Illinois, a state law…

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Struggling Kansas City Chiefs beat New York Giants to 0.500 | NFL

Lorraine W. McMath Nov 1, 2021

Harrison Butker scored two goals in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead from 34 yards with 1:07 remaining, and the Kansas City Chiefs rushed to a 20-17 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night.Patrick Mahomes threw for 275…

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Facebook “Monopoly” is losing ground

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 31, 2021

The leak of internal Facebook documents is Exhibit A for those who accuse the social media giant of being the modern day equivalent of a greedy rail monopoly. But as antitrust fanatics in the Biden administration celebrate the discovery of…

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Eurostar rejects Spanish threat to Channel Tunnel monopoly

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 31, 2021

The Eurostar boss dismissed the threat that Spain would run services through the Channel Tunnel, saying the bureaucracy means it will take years for a rival rail operator to get underway. However, HS1, which owns the tracks used by…

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Board games / family cards from $ 8: PAC-MAN, Animal Crossing, Monopoly, more

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 29, 2021

We have now spotted some solid offers on some board and card games from $ 8. Amazon now offers PAC-MAN The Card Game for $ 7.99 with free shipping for Prime members or for orders over $ 25. Consistently at around $ 10, this is a…

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South Africa’s Electricity Monopoly Seeks More Than $ 30 Billion To End Coal Dependence

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 27, 2021

The head of South Africa's struggling electricity monopoly Eskom said he was seeking a deal at the UN's COP26 climate summit to borrow more than $ 30 billion in concessional loans to help shutting down its aging coal plants and…

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Kalumba secures record 9th scrabble title – the mast online

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 26, 2021 0

NATIONAL scrabble champion Paul Kalumba urged the new government to promote the game in schools. In an interview after winning!--post-image-->…

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From communism’s last chess champion to freedom fighter

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 25, 2021

The Soviet Union collapsed 30 years ago in part because its government-run economy was unable to produce the jeans, cigarettes and automobiles its citizens wanted. What was great was producing chess champions. From the end of World War…

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Colorado teenager wins chess championship just months after brain surgery

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 23, 2021

through: Evan kruegel, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Oct 23, 2021 / 9:57 AM EDT / Update: Oct 23, 2021 / 9:57 AM EDT DENVER (KDVR) - A Colorado teenager became!-->…

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The perfect theme? Comrades Marathon becomes a Monopoly board game!

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 22, 2021 0

The Comrades Marathons launched their own Monopoly board game in what would be the "World's First Road Racing Monopoly!" Comrades Marathon | Monopoly Yes, a limited number of Comrades Marathon Centenary Monopoly boards have been…

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Ubisoft’s Monopoly Madness launches on December 9

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 22, 2021

Ubisoft has announced a whole new way to play Monopoly called Monopoly Madness, which will arrive on all major platforms later this year. While there are countless board games for you, your friends, and your!-->!-->!-->!-->…

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Ubisoft announces new monopoly title with Monopoly Madness

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 22, 2021 0

| Ubisoft announced a brand new Monopoly title coming to the online game as they introduced fans to The madness of the monopolies. Playing on Hasbro property is more of a mad race around the board as you will be scooping up property,…

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Comrades Marathon has now become a Monopoly board game and people love it

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 21, 2021 0

To celebrate the Camrades Marathon, the largest and oldest ultra-marathon race in the world, a Comrades Marathon Centenary Monopoly board game is about to be launched! This is exciting because all Marathon Comrades enthusiasts can now…

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Why litigation is a game of chess

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 21, 2021 0

DWF Senior Partner Paul Maddock explains how his passion for board games helps him with his day-to-day legal life Image credit: Unsplash The reason Paul Maddock, Senior Partner, DWF, loves business litigation so much is that it's…

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Harry Potter USAopoly Scrabble Game

Lorraine W. McMath Oct 20, 2021 0

As the editors of POPSUGAR, we independently select and write things that we like and think you will like, too. If you purchase a product that we have…

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