Gambling companies sometimes send free offers (to allure) to participate in the game and get a chance to win. Absolutely no money is required for this advertisement offer. From Islamic point of view, is there any arm in participating in such offers?
Answer:
There are two aspects to your query: a) Is it gambling or not? b) Is it
permissible to participate in such a game?
In principle, that is not gambling. However, participating in the game, that
depends on the nature of the game. If there is anything un-Islamic in the
game, it will be prohibited even though it may not be gambling.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai