Is it gambling to put money in a pot and then draw lots to determine who would win the pot?

Oct 19, 2007 | Hobbies | 1 comment

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Dear Gramps,
Several of the sisters of the ward get together one night a month to play bunko with other non-member sisters. They donate $10 dollars each for small gifts for the winner(s). My question is…….would this constitute gambling?
Philli, from Grayson, Georgia
Dear Phillip,
Yes
Gramps

  • creative_dude

    the essence of gambling is “something for nothing”. The essence of service is “work is love made visible”.

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