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October 3, 2026
Mormon Leader Condemns Rise of Sports Gambling and Prediction Markets
- D. Todd Christofferson calls online gambling morally wrong at the church's general conference.
- He highlights the negative impact of gambling on youth, including distractions from studies and relationships.
- The church's stance contrasts with the Trump administration's view on prediction markets not being gambling.
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- Mormon leader says rise in gambling is 'fostering greed'Oct 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM · AP
- Mormon leader decries explosion in sports gambling, prediction marketsOct 3, 2026 at 8:57 PM · ABC News