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Also Maysir in Arabic. Gambling; An agreement which will enable gain for a party and loss for the other party when a certain event/events happens.

Verses about Gambling

"They ask you about wine and gambling. Say, 'In them is great sin and [yet, some] benefit for people. But their sin is greater than their benefit.'" (Qur'an, al-Baqara 2:219)

"O you believe: wine, gambling, idols, and fortune-telling arrows are but filth of the Devil's handiwork, so shun them..." (Qur'an, al-Maidah, 5:90)