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Mormon leader decries explosion in sports betting

Original: Mormon leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets

A senior leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has spoken out against what he described as an explosion in sports betting and prediction markets. The remarks come as legalized gambling and event-based wagering platforms expand rapidly across the United States, drawing criticism from religious figures concerned about gambling addiction and its social costs.

Why now: Sports betting and prediction markets are expanding quickly, making prominent religious criticism of the trend newsworthy.

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