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Mormon leader blasts prediction markets as gambling, decries greed

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A prominent leader within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has strongly condemned the proliferation of gambling, particularly through online prediction markets and sports betting. D. Todd Christofferson argued that these activities foster greed, distract from essential life pursuits like studies and relationships, and ultimately yield nothing of value. The church's stance places it at odds with some political factions that view prediction markets as financial instruments rather than gambling, leading to ongoing legal and legislative debates, especially in Utah. AI

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Mormon leader blasts prediction markets as gambling, decries greed

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Brown, Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press ·

    Mormon leader decries explosion of gambling and blasts prediction market wagers — ‘Or even, if you can imagine, the timing of the Second Coming’

    “For us as Latter-day Saints, overarching all other concerns is the fact that gambling is morally wrong. Gambling is built on the desire to obtain something for nothing.”

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