There is a misconception held by most muslims. They think it is the money that makes gambling haram (forbidden). Its not. Its the element of chance.
The qur'an forbids all "games of chance" (maiser). Meaning if a game is based more on chance (like roulette) than skill (like chess) then it is forbidden.
Most game have a mixture of both so you should see if the element of chance is greater than the element of skill. If any noob could beat an experienced player then you know it is more chance based.
In fact the wisdom behind this rule is partly to avoid people winning unjustly. If someone wins a game of their skill this is fair. Yet if someone unskilled beats another player more deserving, this is unfair and can quickly lead to arguments between the players (especially if they have invested money into the game). These arguments cause division and it is this which is truly evil. It can also get someone used to the idea of winning without working hard for it, etc. So there are many bad effects.
So like most laws in islam, this is preventative. It isnt so much the game of chance itself which is evil, but it is a road to evil.
God knows best
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