Latter-day Saint leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets
October 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM MT · via KUER · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
D. Todd Christofferson, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, condemned the rampant growth of sports betting and prediction markets during October 2026 general conference. KUER reported he said betting among teenagers and young adults is robbing time from their studies and relationships.
The statement comes as sports betting has expanded across U.S. states following the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling allowing it, and as prediction markets have gained prominence during election seasons.
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