Prayer and gambling.

[btc78]

Big questions - Do spiritual beings get involved or influence gambling results in the favour of those who pray to them?

This is a Total hypocrisy mate , How could their Gods let them win when the truth is gambling is prohibited by the Gods?( though i don't know in other religions but majority of what I read is that there are no place for gamblers in them)

Have you ever prayed before placing a bet (gambling)?
Did it work?

No and will never be, I still have respect for My beliefs and i will never let my Desire for money get them involved.

If you believe it does work, examine this scenerio.
If we both worship and serve same god, and we place our bets on the same games, in a manner that our bets are opposites, and we both say a solemn prayer to this our god before casting our bets, Who will this god favour?

Gambling is about Luck and God has nothing to do with it(That's what i belief and understand from what i studied my whole life)

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[Ziskinberg]

It's okay to pray when you are gambling, but don't expect it will help you, God may grant your wish once but if you keep gambling, you will lose on the probability as casinos are sure winners in the long run. Better be realistic all the time, not to win but to minimize your loses.

[Natsuu]

Often times in my country, i have visited a sports betting shop to place my bet, and each time before I am about to do so, i always look out to the other service booths where bettings are received for other other individuals placing their bets as well.

Each time, i notice that out of the five service booths in this sports betting shop, it is common to see two or sometimes three individuals out of the five occupying the service booths always bow their head and mutter some words solemnly, a prayer i suppose.

Big questions - Do spiritual beings get involved or influence gambling results in the favour of those who pray to them?

Have you ever prayed before placing a bet (gambling)?
Did it work?

If you believe it does work, examine this scenerio.
If we both worship and serve same god, and we place our bets on the same games, in a manner that our bets are opposites, and we both say a solemn prayer to this our god before casting our bets, Who will this god favour?

Prayers in betting like this is more of a personal belief and hope that they want.

People mutters words in such ways that it will make them feel at ease, and being able to "BLAME" it to something even though this are their personal choices.

Also people tend to believe in this "Gut Feel" or if it is a religious person, the "God Feel", where they put their whole trust to what ever they feels right to bet disregarding analyzation, etc.

[smyslov]

It's ok to pray in whatever situation you are in, and in whatever place you are it's part of the character of an individual not because you are gambling you are not allowed to gamble, it's not a sin to wish and pray to win, it's just mean that whatever you do you trust God.

[Oasisman]

It's ok to pray in whatever situation you are in, and in whatever place you are it's part of the character of an individual not because you are gambling you are not allowed to gamble, it's not a sin to wish and pray to win, it's just mean that whatever you do you trust God.

Well, I'm not that so religious but there was a saying "Don't involve God's name in vain." So, I guess gambling is irrelevant to pray for. Gambling is a sin (at least those were what the churches has been preaching).
However, praying before gambling doesn't change the result. Some people only done this gesture to make themselves feel a little better thinking of the risk of lossing his money.

[Poker Player]

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If you believe it does work, examine this scenerio.
If we both worship and serve same god, and we place our bets on the same games, in a manner that our bets are opposites, and we both say a solemn prayer to this our god before casting our bets, Who will this god favour?

LOL. Of course prayers don't work.

Prayers are a primitive way of relating to natural phenomena, halfway between animals and scientific thought. Those who bet and pray lose as much money as the rest, because casino games are EV- in the long term, even though in the short term they have positive results. Those who understand scientific thinking, understand what I have just said, the rest are still gambling, praying and losing.

[robelneo]

Who are we to judge? if gambling is what makes him closer to God as long as he is a responsible gambler then we must respect him, we all have our own way on how to create a relationship with God and God is not a judgemental God, I pray when I am betting in a lottery and I feel good doing this, as long as you are good at what you do there's no harm on it.

[Cling18]

If prayer works in gambling, then lots of religious people should've won the lottery already. We all know that gambling is against religious belief because they advise people to work hard rather than taking risks in gambling. I used to pray whenever I bet yet it isn't working. I don't think asking God to win in gambling is reasonable. It's still against his will.

[BuNga_cute]

Who are we to judge? if gambling is what makes him closer to God as long as he is a responsible gambler then we must respect him, we all have our own way on how to create a relationship with God and God is not a judgemental God, I pray when I am betting in a lottery and I feel good doing this, as long as you are good at what you do there's no harm on it.

I agree with you, we should not judge others regarding their beliefs and how they communicate with the God they believe in. Because in my opinion
there should be no compulsion in worship, so if anyone thinks gambling can have a positive impact on them, just do it. As long as gambling doesn't
make them bad, there should be no problem praying before starting to gamble. Because each of us will do it with a good purpose, there's nothing
wrong with praying first before doing it.

[Stalker22]

In each culture, there are certain beliefs that influence people's behavior, many of which are regarded as unscientific. This is equally true for gamblers.
Gamblers are usually superstitious. For example, it's not uncommon for them to avoid the number 13, or aces. Similarly, it's no surprise that the colour black is considered bad luck.

The same applies to religion. Most deities in different religions possess magical abilities. Gamblers who believe in these deities may seek their help and influence the outcome of bets.

[ethereumhunter]

It is okay to pray before we gamble, and for some people, that can give them the confidence to playing gambling. But sometimes, their prayer will not become a reality because playing gambling will depend on luck so if they do not have luck, they will not win and their prayer will not happen. But all in all, we need to pray, especially if we want to do something. But for gambling, we need to have the luck to win, which is out of our expectations.

[Wexnident]

Who are we to judge? if gambling is what makes him closer to God as long as he is a responsible gambler then we must respect him, we all have our own way on how to create a relationship with God and God is not a judgemental God, I pray when I am betting in a lottery and I feel good doing this, as long as you are good at what you do there's no harm on it.

No one's really judging who here (I think), but we are discussing on how "effective" praying is before gambling. Now if we just based it on statistics, numbers, hard facts and whatnot, then it does nothing. People can pray to their Gods all they want sure, but it doesn't change the fact that it would have no effect on the results of a bet. No harm indeed, but no benefit as well (in terms of the result).

Looking at it objectively, praying is just a method for people to actually explain something, akin to luck if I were to compare it. It's like asking if lucky charms actually had an effect or something.

[KTChampions]

It is okay to pray before we gamble, and for some people, that can give them the confidence to playing gambling. But sometimes, their prayer will not become a reality because playing gambling will depend on luck so if they do not have luck, they will not win and their prayer will not happen. But all in all, we need to pray, especially if we want to do something. But for gambling, we need to have the luck to win, which is out of our expectations.

Naturally, the benefits in terms of getting the result from prayer are exactly zero. But if the player is very nervous and prayer helps him to endure stress more easily, then why not. We must consider this as a kind of meditative practice that helps calm the nerves.

[rhomelmabini]

It is okay to pray before we gamble, and for some people, that can give them the confidence to playing gambling. But sometimes, their prayer will not become a reality because playing gambling will depend on luck so if they do not have luck, they will not win and their prayer will not happen. But all in all, we need to pray, especially if we want to do something. But for gambling, we need to have the luck to win, which is out of our expectations.

I hope so that's the case but as others might say "there will be nothing to lose if you just believe". But as per mention of luck and prayer I think they are in contrast on majority of religions but we aren't talking here on that I'm just reiterating it for context. I still believe it will be luck no matter what unless it really requires startegy.

[Raflesia]

Every prayer in the activities that we do is allowed including gambling which may be believed from the gods, but for me no this will not affect the results even though we pray in my belief, so I still believe this is the absolute right of luck in every gambling game that has been becomes your right then your life will be full of luck from every gambling game, but remember that not every luck is there and unfortunately it is, so gambling has lost a lot of money, but it is difficult to recover.
I will do as necessary, there is no need for prayer in gambling games, even gambling often likes to make depression if there is no strong mentality.

[pawanjain]

It's quite simple. If you lose a bet, whom would you blame ?
God or luck or yourself ?
Most people blame their luck and not God himself. Gambling does require a luck factor and the people who pray before gambling just do it to get the luck by their side.
But has luck ever been "called" ?
It just sometimes work and sometimes not. It has just become a habit for people to pray before they do something which rewards them something.

[fiulpro]

People will involve spirituality wherever they find that they are in a bind and it can calm themselves down, therefore the people usually do it a lot, maybe in their minds or maybe out loud. For me I do not believe in god or religion perse, but as long as people are happy I do think there is not even any discussion on this.

My mom prays before everything literally! Everything! for everyone. Well but as long as they remember that god does not prevent them from winning and loosing. You might see people yelling at god for not giving them enough- well then it would be negative for the religious beliefs.

Gambling is prohibited in certain religions too. Therefore I would like to see if those people pray too.

[Vaskiy]

Prayer is part of everyone, even the atheist murmers something in mind when he does something. Everyone wants victory and success. Gambling isn't an exception, and people pray when they start. Later if won they'll never thank god, if lost the entire blame is on him. Even myself have did it. If you sit and think, one can understand how many chances God has given us to succeed.

[Furious 7]

It's quite simple. If you lose a bet, whom would you blame ?
God or luck or yourself ?
Most people blame their luck and not God himself. Gambling does require a luck factor and the people who pray before gambling just do it to get the luck by their side.
But has luck ever been "called" ?
It just sometimes work and sometimes not. It has just become a habit for people to pray before they do something which rewards them something.

Perhaps by praying they wished the best for the bet.
But still, those who are so strong in their beliefs they will definitely do it and God bless them in their bets, hopefully luck will go down maybe that's all, but I think this is indeed a factor and destiny where gambling can produce for me is entirely luck, gambling is not a strategy game but only see if you are lucky or not when placing a gambling bet.

[bitzizzix]

If gambling is associated with God and religion in my opinion it is contradictory and if praying to God before starting to play gambling is not prohibited and will have no effect.
Gambling is just luck and skill in playing to win bets, except asking for spiritual or supernatural help and also spells which are believed to work and but do not guarantee 100% success and but that is all against God and sin.