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What is the ruling on a public shop owner providing internet access and conditions for young people to play "Planetwin" (forecasting football match results) and similar games, and what is the ruling on his role in providing funds (exchanging Tunisian currency for foreign currency) for that game?

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It is not permissible to bet on the results of football matches, horse races, wrestling, or similar activities. This is because the fundamental principle is that races and wagers involving financial compensation are only permissible in matters that aid material or spiritual jihad, such as horses, camels, archery, and competitions related to the Qur'an and Sunnah. Any wager between two or more parties on the outcome of an action performed by others, whether material or immaterial, is forbidden because it falls under the general prohibition of gambling ( Maysir ), and it is considered unlawful gambling.

Therefore, playing the game "Play Planets Win" is not permissible because it is a form of prohibited gambling. It is also not permissible to facilitate it by creating conditions for it, such as enabling players in a cafe owned by a person, providing them with internet, or supplying the currency needed for the game, as this constitutes aiding in sin.

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