Gambling, from the early ages has been seen to be the cause of enmity among men; therefore it should not be resorted to even in jests by the wise.
द्यूतमेतत् पुराकल्पे दृष्टं वैरकरं नृणाम्। तस्माद् द्यूतं न सेवेत हास्यार्थमपि बुद्धिमान्॥