Is it lawful to play lotto

A: Gambling is one of the major sins and the money earned through it is unlawful money according to the consensus of all Muslims. Allah (Exalted be He) says, O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), and gambling, and Al-Ansâb, and Al-Azlâm (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaitan’s (Satan) handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful. Shaitân (Satan) wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allâh and from As-Salât (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain? So, it is unlawful for you (Part No. 15; Page No. 221) to gamble or earn money from gambling even if you are not able to have work. There are many other lawful means to earn your living including charity, social security, retirement homes, which you should visit and they will take care of you. You must fear Allah, for "whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way out for (from every difficulty). Allah will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine." May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.