Amusement park games where a fee is paid to win a prize

Question:
This refers to some games in certain amusement parks, where there is a game where you pay ten and choose a key, and then you may get an expensive or cheap prize.

Answer:
This is not permissible. This is gambling. This is forbidden gambling, and maysir (gambling), and the contests and competitions for which money is taken. These are not permissible except in the matters that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) excluded.
Racing in archery, racing on horses, and racing on camels, and taking a prize for them is fine; because this is practicing for jihad in the path of Allah the Exalted and Majestic. Some scholars, like Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him), included in these three what is of the nature of jihad in the path of Allah, such as seeking knowledge, memorizing the Qur'an, and understanding the religion. This falls under jihad in the path of Allah, because learning knowledge is jihad, and teaching and learning are among the jihad in the path of Allah. They said this falls within the meaning of the hadith. Other than that, it is not permissible to take compensation for competitions. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,