/ Editor / 13 November 2007 / Leave a comment

IS gambling bad for the soul?

Yes, I realise two religionist stories in one day is a lot for some of you to take in. But how much better do you feel for reading them?

Over the newswires, the Casino Anorak notes that The Torah, the holy book for the Jewish religion, prohibits gambling when it is done for greed, or as a profession, but gambling for fun is allowed. This is according to the ever-influential Tri-Valley Herald. For it is written.

So Rabbi Harry Manhoff, of Temple Beth Sholom, decided to hold a Texas Hold'Em tournament and invite the locals.

There will be no money. Chips work on a points system. And points mean prizes.
Of course, if you want to play for fun and use real money, you can bet online.

Anytime...

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