The rule of playing games of chance

Is it permissible to play games of chance of all kinds on electronic machines (computers) without betting or with betting?

Hawzah News Agency - Is it permissible to play games of chance of all kinds on electronic machines (computers) without betting or with betting?

Answer: It is not permissible to play it, if it involves betting. It is also not permissible to play it, without betting, if the game is considered in common views as means for gambling.