Monday, April 9, 2018
Baloot is a Sport Card Game in Saudi Arabia
"Baloot" is an old Arabian card game that is similar to a French card game called "Belote." It is kind of a sport game and quite popular with the people of Saudi Arabia. This game does not involve gambling or betting money; therefore, it is important to stop spreading rumors. Trending: 4 women found palying card game in Makkah
In the last few days, It has been seen that people are blaming Saudi Arabia as it opened its first casino. This is not true. People need to understand that there are hundreds of card games that do not involvegambling money. In many regions around the world, card games are considered similar to sports. Recommend: Saudi Arabia bans night wear dress in Public places
- Saudi Arabia has conducted its first maiden championship of 'Baloot,' the most popular card game. More than 85,000 people have registered to play this game, out of which 12,288 were selected to play on 384 tables for the championship, as per the Saudi Gazette report.
- Riyadh's Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Olympic Complex hosted the event with 8,192 people in 256 tables, and the rest played it at Riyadh's King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center. 414 referees handled players and supervised the game. See Also: Saudi Arabia tops in wasting food
- The event is organized with the full support of the Board Chairman of the General Sport Authority (GSA) and President of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee with financial awards of 1 Million Saudi Riyals.
- As it is the first time, The prize was huge for the top 4 contestants. First prize is half a million Saudi Riyals, Second prize is 250,000 SR, Third prize is 150,000 SR and the fourth prize is 100,000 Saudi Riyals. You May Also Like: Airport pickups banned for Careem and Uber in Saudi Arabia
- It is a game of mind skills, and it's an opportunity for both Saudi men and women to show their skills in their leisure hours. Baloot is one of the indoor games played by all age groups in Saudi Arabia. It is most common in youth, who gather and play Baloot in their free time.
- Baloot is considered a game of mind and intellectuals; It will help in developing IQ level. It is even played by women in their homes. The game's origin is from France, and then it gained popularity in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Most Viewed: No more expats allowed to work in Gold & Jewelry shops of Saudi Arabia
- Baloot is a game of 4 Players in partnership with 2 teams. All the cards of rank 6 and below will be removed, including Jokers, The game will be played with 32 cards; each player will get 8 cards in his hand. It is even available online and in many gaming portals and mobile apps.
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