Political activist Rex Sinquefield endorses betting on chess
As Missouri lawmakers consider legalizing sports wagering, political donor and financier Rex Sinquefield has backed the idea of allowing individual...
As Missouri lawmakers consider legalizing sports wagering, political donor and financier Rex Sinquefield has backed the idea of allowing individuals to bet on chess competitions. In a recent interview with Forbes, Sinquefield said 'it would be exciting to be able to bet on chess,' believing it would bolster the region further as a hub for the game. In recent years, fueled by investment from Sinquefield, St. Louis has become a major player in competitive chess. It is home to the World Chess Hall of Fame, which Sinquefield and his wife, Jeanne Sinquefield, brought here in 2011, and the U.