Gambling

07/02/26 - SHIUR 566 (21,002 Downloads) Hosted By: Rabbi Ari Wasserman

Stock Market Investing: How Much Risk Is Too Much?

Is it wise to buy stocks based on a “hot tip”?
When does investing cross the line into gambling?
How does halacha view margin investing (borrowing money to invest)?
What is the status of trading options and other derivatives?
Is it permitted to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
Is there a way to realistically double your money without taking on significant risk?

06/25/26 - SHIUR 565 (23,644 Downloads)

The New Gambling Epidemic: Sports Betting, Kalshi, Day Trading, and Halacha

Gambling has moved from casinos to our phones.
FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, ESPN Bet, Kalshi, and day-trading platforms have made “action” available every minute of the day.
When is risk-taking legitimate, and when does it become gambling?
Is sports betting different from day trading or prediction markets?
What are the dangers of addiction, wasted time, and chasing easy money?

03/19/26 - SHIUR 553 (21,116 Downloads) Hosted By: Rabbi Ari Wasserman

Gambling in the Orthodox Community — What’s causing it, and can anything stop it? To what extent is gambling linked to following professional sports?

What makes gambling so alluring, and how widespread is it?
To what extent is gambling linked to following professional sports?
What strategies are effective in helping someone quit gambling?
Should watching professional sports be banned?
If a child uses a parent’s credit card to gamble without permission, is that considered stealing?
Halachically speaking, is the parent responsible for charges made by the child?

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