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In Islam, maisir or gambling is forbidden (Arabic: haraam). The Qur'an says of gambling and alcohol:

The Qur'an, chapter 2 (Al-Baqara), verse 219:

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In them is great harm, and a benefit for mankind; but their harm is greater than their benefit— translated by Unknown

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The above Quranic verse was retrieved from wikisource

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