What is Catholic teaching on gambling?

[Rita_Mary_Harwo]

What is Catholic teaching on gambling? I am particularly interested in a fuller explanation of what is in the Catholic Catechism #2413 as well as the Church’s role in responding to the needs of persons who are addicted and those impacted by the addiction.

Thank you for your assistance with this.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should give you the answers that you need. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by this, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
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