US sports TV bets on dominoes

“The domino, long ago relegated in US minds as a toy for children to topple, is getting a new life, as the country’s top sports broadcaster transmits the World Domino Tournament.

Executives at the ESPN network say they want to make dominoes the next mainstream sport on television.

While even serious enthusiasts may balk at calling it a sport, the network’s interest in the game is no surprise to anyone who’s seen a rollicking street game.”

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