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Introduction  While the Bible does not explicitly condemn gambling or betting, it emphasises the dangers of greed, the importance of hard work, and the need to avoid "get-rich-quick" schemes, which are often associated with gambling. The Bible promotes the value of hard work and earning a living through honest labour, rather than relying on luck or chance. It cautions against the love of money and the pursuit of wealth through questionable means. The Youth and Betting  Recently, gambling among Ghanaian youth has seen a marked increase. Studies have reported a prevalence of at least 30% of gambling among children and adolescents, including sports betting, lottery, and casino gambling. This surge in youth participation in gambling is gradually leading to many social vices ...