Do Mormons consider participating in game shows to be gambling?
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No.
First I'll refer you to the Law SE which mentions that game shows are not gambling. Because technically game shows aren't gambling there doesn't seem to have been any doctrine from the LDS church on game shows.
In D&C 58:26 it says:
26 For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.
Some LDS members may believe stronger beliefs on game shows, raffles, stock market, or house buying but there is no right answer for everyone. Each member and family can receive personal revelation for
our specific personal needs, responsibilities, and questions and to help us strengthen our testimony.2
Several Mormons have participated in game shows besides Ken Jennings including
- Donny Osmond, who hosted Pyramid
- Ray Combs, who hosted Family Feud
- Al Harrington, who appeared on To Tell the Truth
- Daniel LeFevre, who won six figures on Millionaire1
1 http://www.ldsliving.com/Mormons-on-Game-Shows-5-Fun-Facts/s/79637?page=1#story-content
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