Sports betting is often rooted in the desire for quick wealth or the love of money. When this craving controls a person, it can lead to destructive behaviors and harmful consequences, spiritually and materially.

Sports betting benefits national gambling conglomerates and sportsbooks, not Minnesota families. It poses severe risks to individuals, families, and society—particularly the poor and vulnerable. If legalized sports betting is passed, these bills would make gambling easy and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone, which equates to a bookie in every workplace, dorm room, and living room.

Praying with Scripture

“The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” - Proverbs 16:33

“Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss.” - Proverbs 22:16

From the Pope

“It makes me so sad to see football matches and sports stars promoting betting platforms. That’s not a game; it’s an addiction … taking money from people, especially the workers and the poor … it destroys entire families. [I call on the popular movement to] expose the mental illness, despair and suicides caused by the fact that in every house there is a casino through the cell phone.” - Pope Francis