Magnus Carlsen is the biggest name in chess – the five-time World Chess Champion has dominated the scene for many years. He spoke at a keynote conference at the Next Summit Valletta 2025, where he was asked about his thoughts on chess betting.
believes that the traditional format leads to lopsided matches when good players are involved
The 34-year-old believes that it’s something which is still largely untapped and holds a lot of potential. He believes that tournament organizers need to experiment with more fast-paced gameplay that lends itself better to live betting. Carlsen believes that the traditional format leads to lopsided matches when good players are involved, which means that there’s not a lot of interest for bettors.
Carlsen is no stranger to the world of gambling, having partnered with operators like Unibet and BETBY, as well as having appeared at the WSOP as he is an avid poker player.
