Mormon leader decries explosion in sports gambling, prediction markets

A leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints warned Saturday that an explosion in gambling driven by online prediction markets and sports betting is fostering greed, particularly among youths, while producing "nothing of value."

Mormon leader decries explosion in sports gambling, prediction markets

TL;DR

  • A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leader warned about an explosion in gambling.
  • Online prediction markets and sports betting are driving this increase.
  • The trend is fostering greed, particularly among youths.
  • The leader stated that this gambling produces "nothing of value."