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Utah Latter-day Saints debate what counts as gambling amid Church warnings and prediction-app fight

October 13, 2026 at 3:02 AM MT · via KUER · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Utah Latter-day Saints debate what counts as gambling amid Church warnings and prediction-app fight
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KUER examines how Latter-day Saints in Utah are grappling with the definition of gambling after the Church's October general conference doubled down against it and the state moved to block prediction markets like Kalshi. The piece explores the blurred lines in modern life: are sports betting apps gambling? What about stock trading, crypto speculation, or fantasy leagues with cash prizes? Members and observers weigh in on where religious prohibition begins and secular risk-taking ends, with some arguing the Church's stance is clear and others saying technology has outpaced traditional definitions.

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