Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Turkish start-up conquering Middle Eastern online gaming world - CNN.com

Turkish start-up conquering Middle Eastern online gaming world
By Ivan Watson, CNN
November 14, 2012 -- Updated 1632 GMT (0032 HKT)

Istanbul (CNN) -- "Hurry up," one of my rivals curtly warns me, as I clumsily try to decide which tile to add to my deck.

Ali doesn't seem to realize that part of my dawdling is because I'm learning to play the Turkish game Okey for the very first time. Coached by my colleague, CNN producer Gul Tuysuz, I reach for a number. Then, in an effort to create some goodwill, I buy a glass of Turkish tea and send it over to Ali's side of the table.

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