So, the Bible never explicitly states that games of chance are sin, and therefore we must conclude that a Christian has liberty with regard to this practice.
On the other hand, the Bible also shows godly people relying on an ancient form of gambling called casting lots (or die) to discern God's will concerning a decision (e.g., when the Apostles cast lots or dice to determine who should replace Judas in Acts 1:26). At times, the Bible shows ungodly men participating in gambling (e.g., Roman soldiers casting lots for Jesus' clothing in Matt 27:35). The Bible is silent on whether gambling is wrong. The topic of gambling is an example of one such activity that must be addressed on principle. Nevertheless, the Bible does present principles for living righteously so that we can make reasonable inferences and trust the Holy Spirit to guide us in specific circumstances. The Bible is silent on many practices of daily life because life is filled with an infinite variety of circumstances.
