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Mormon leader decries explosion in sports gambling, prediction markets

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D. Todd Christofferson, a leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued a warning on Saturday in Salt Lake City regarding the rapid growth of sports betting and online prediction markets. He characterized this trend as a catalyst for greed, noting that it specifically impacts younger generations while failing to generate any tangible societal value.

The remarks highlight ongoing concerns from religious leadership regarding the accessibility and normalization of digital gambling platforms. By framing these activities as unproductive, the church leader underscored a broader moral critique of the industry's influence on contemporary culture and youth development.

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