Alyssa Grenfell video examines LDS stance on gambling
November 4, 2026 at 2:14 AM MT · via YouTube / Alyssa Grenfell · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Ex-Mormon YouTuber Alyssa Grenfell released a video examining LDS Church statements on gambling, referencing an October 2026 general conference address by Elder D. Todd Christofferson and connecting it to Utah's legal battles over prediction markets including a lawsuit against Kalshi. The video has generated over 34,000 views in 12 hours with substantial velocity.
Grenfell's analysis explores the Church's historical and current position on gambling in the context of Utah's unique legal landscape and recent enforcement actions. The video includes references to data on general conference speech topics and their frequency over time.
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