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.
Topic: Prayer and gambling. - page 20. (Read 3133 times)
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Big questions - Do spiritual beings get involved or influence gambling results in the favour of those who pray to them?
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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.Did it work?
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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?
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) 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?
Big questions - Do spiritual beings get involved or influence gambling results in the favour of those who pray to them?
I have seen that kind of spirituality in gambling, but not in online gambling, I saw in real casinos, I don't know what they read, but I saw the person not succeeding, just losing the game, I saw he was emotional when he lost, maybe he blamed the prayer, which was not answered.Have you ever prayed before placing a bet (gambling)?
Did it work?
If I place a gambling bet at a physical casino there is no prayer, as far as I know in the world of gambling the biggest boss is the devil, so there is no need to do spirituality there, what is needed is cunning and ingenuity.Did it work?
In my opinion prayer does not apply in the world of gambling, because all those involved in gambling have the same fate.
In general, this is not supposed to be, but some people do it without realizing it 
, sounds weird but indeed there are people who pray when gambling, it's better if we know that.. we remind them.
About this, the point is we should not experience it.
, sounds weird but indeed there are people who pray when gambling, it's better if we know that.. we remind them.About this, the point is we should not experience it.
If you are very religious and think you can benefit from that, you can always try. I'm just curious what will happen if you end up losing a lot after all. maybe next time do another prayer? otherwise it is difficult to explain. you sometimes see players on the field say a prayer, but I think that's for a different reason.
In general, this is not supposed to be, but some people do it without realizing it , sounds weird but indeed there are people who pray when gambling, it's better if we know that.. we remind them.
About this, the point is we should not experience it.
, sounds weird but indeed there are people who pray when gambling, it's better if we know that.. we remind them.About this, the point is we should not experience it.
In my opinion this is very funny, gambling and prayer are opposite things... There is no direct mention of gambling in the Bible, but it is generally accepted that it is a sin... But if prayer helps someone win money, that's great!
If anyone knows such a mantra, please write!
I need it too! 
If anyone knows such a mantra, please write!
I need it too! 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?
I did many times blessing comes in anyways, this could be the time and the way God will bless me, sometimes I also pray that I will have the strength that I have a control to overcome becoming a compulsive gambler, praying is not only about winning it could be asking to become strong and not tempted to become a compulsive gambler and treat it as a form of entertainment.
I don't believe that.
Is there even a God of Gambling? The God that I know hates gambling that's why I don't pray before putting my bets.
I also don't thank him when I won a bet because it's like saying he gave it for you and he loves what you are doing which is wrong.
Just put the damn bet and hope your luck will not run out and hit the winning number. Maybe praying for the devil will work as he was the true owner of this world of sins.
Is there even a God of Gambling? The God that I know hates gambling that's why I don't pray before putting my bets.
I also don't thank him when I won a bet because it's like saying he gave it for you and he loves what you are doing which is wrong.
Just put the damn bet and hope your luck will not run out and hit the winning number.
Maybe praying for the devil will work as he was the true owner of this world of sins. 
Praying during or in course of playing a bet has got nothing to do with the bet even. You know, it might be seenbto draw you some luck but then, I rarely think that about the outcome of any game in sports betting. What would be will be and your prayers our fetishism has got nothing to do with it. Everyone has got something at stake at the events being gambled upon. For sports betting,
1. You've got your stake
2. The site or platform owner has got his stakes
3. The athletes has got there stakes and
4. Your opposing fellow gambler has got his stakes too.
For Casinos,
1. The owner has got his stakes
2. You've got your stakes and
3. Depending on the game in question, your fellow gamblers has there's too.
So, the odds can't just be on your side because you know how to wisper a few words. Certainly, there are others that can and do too. If the outcomes of bets were based on prayers, I'm sure there would be a prayer house beside every gambling shop. Lol...
1. You've got your stake
2. The site or platform owner has got his stakes
3. The athletes has got there stakes and
4. Your opposing fellow gambler has got his stakes too.
For Casinos,
1. The owner has got his stakes
2. You've got your stakes and
3. Depending on the game in question, your fellow gamblers has there's too.
So, the odds can't just be on your side because you know how to wisper a few words. Certainly, there are others that can and do too. If the outcomes of bets were based on prayers, I'm sure there would be a prayer house beside every gambling shop. Lol...
Gambling is a series of games of pure luck and probabilities, nothing more. On top of that, I'm an atheist and wouldn't pray even if I was in a falling plane. The nature of gambling is pretty simple and straight forward to involve any superficial beings, and it definitely won't help if you're an addict, trying to recoup your losses.
This is about faith, we know everyone's faith is different and you don't have to assume those who pray are wrong or right, because back again about the faith you and they have and it's different. But for me personally related to gambling is purely for entertainment and although gambling I am targeted for a win and profit but I never join prayers in gambling. If they get good results in gambling because they include prayer, then I will still consider that also just luck.
Indeed, in carrying out life we all have our own beliefs, if we believe praying before gambling can help bring luck, do it. But I never pray before
gambling, because for me gambling is just for entertainment, so indeed I play gambling not obsessed with winning. The results of the gambling
that I did either win or lose, I was still entertained.
"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you'll be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
Matthew's words are spot on for the sake of this thread. No prayers will help you winning a bet.
Don't mess with luck and chances and, most of all, leave any god out of desperate attempts to win some money.
Matthew's words are spot on for the sake of this thread. No prayers will help you winning a bet.
Don't mess with luck and chances and, most of all, leave any god out of desperate attempts to win some money.
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