Zimbabwean Cleric Prohibited from Casinos Following $30K Victory, Attributing Win to Divine Revelation
A church headsman, who asserts God blessed him with a secret fortuity at casinos, is now barred from entering Zimbabwe gambling establishments following his $30K win at a single location.
Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa shattered the precedent payout, as per the UK Daily Star media outlet.
However, he later found out about the bar.
"They argue that since I am a prophet, I am receiving divine revelations regarding winning combinations. They're afraid they'll go bankrupt because I'll win too frequently," Mutumwa expressed.
In a conversation with B-Metro, a Zimbabwean news organization, Mutumwa dubbed the ban as "immoral and predatory." He berated the casinos.
They ought to grasp that if you're playing and winning in accordance with the house rules, the casino has no reason to expel you. I didn't do anything wrong. I partook in a game, was applauded for my victory, and I can't fathom why other local casinos no longer welcome me. So, I'm astounded that these people appear to only desire people's money and avoid payouts."
Even casinos in another town ban him from entry.
Record Haul
He revealed his $30K boon to be a record for the gaming property.
I outpaced the previous record by almost double, and it was the largest haul won on the site this year," Mutumwa stated.
He doesn't take full credit for the win, but claims it was due to divine inspiration from God.
"I appealed for direction and the Lord bestowed the numbers through a vision," Mutumwa was quoted by the Daily Star. "Isn't it a blessing to utilize these winnings to uplift my congregation?"
At least some of the haul was donated to philanthropy. These include school fees for church children, funds for church members to kick-start businesses, and some to assist indigent families with rent payments, he disclosed.
As a prophet, the winning numbers were unveiled to me in a divine vision. This wasn't mere fortune, but a celestial sign. I viewed it as an opportunity to use these winnings as a blessing for my congregation," Mutumwa added.
He serves as the religious leader of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Apostolic Sect in the African country.
Manager Justifies Bans
Nevertheless, an anonymous casino manager claimed gambling venues regularly restrict or close accounts of consistent winners.
Once a patron is identified as excessively successful, skewing the odds in their favor, operators can limit their wagers or shut them down altogether."
"Although it may seem unjust, it's completely lawful. There is nothing illicit about it and the right to do it is consolidated in agencies’ terms and conditions," the manager further told B-Metro.
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