LDS ChurchLDS apostle decries gambling, urges members to stop betting
President D. Todd Christofferson denounced all forms of gambling in a General Conference sermon, urging Latter-day Saints to cease betting activity including sports wagering, lottery tickets, and casual bets. The apostle called gambling "morally wrong" and warned of its addictive nature and harm to families.
Christofferson's address comes as sports betting expands nationwide and gambling becomes more accessible through mobile apps. Utah remains one of two states with comprehensive gambling prohibitions, a policy the Church has historically supported.
October 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune