Maisir
In Islam , maisir (Arabic ميسر, maisir) is the game of chance forbidden in the religious practice of many Muslims . The Koranic maisir originally referred to arrows. In the game, the maximum of seven players put marked arrows into a container. These arrows have been supplemented by other neutral arrows. Then the arrows were shaken and drawn. For example, the game was played around camels. The one who had to pay for the camel whose arrows were not drawn.
This prohibition includes all games of chance and betting for money or anything of value where the stake is lost if not won.
The main religious basis is sura 2 verse 219:
“They ask you about the wine and the lottery. Say: There is a grave sin in them. And in doing so, they are (sometimes) useful to people. But the sin that lies in them is greater than their benefit. And they ask you what to donate. Say: the excess (of what you have)! So God makes the verses clear to you. Maybe you would think about it. "
As well as sura 5 verse 90
“You believers! Wine, the lottery, sacrificial stones and lottery arrows are (a true) horror and the work of the devil. Avoid it! Perhaps you will (then) fare well. "