What is the ruling on football matches where the winner is awarded a prize? Is this permissible?
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Peace be upon you.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
It is not permissible to gamble in the scenario described, and it is not allowed to take the money obtained from it. If one has taken such money, they must return it to its rightful owners if possible; otherwise, they should give it as charity to the poor with the permission of the religious authority, as a precautionary obligation.
Source: Official Website + Tahrir al-Wasilah, regarding non-living finds, Issue 4
Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him):
This gambling is invalid. If the loser is compelled to pay the wager, it is forbidden; however, if they pay willingly, it is permissible.
Source: Official Website.
May you be successful in all good.