Now my question is, As a business or as a career person who is also into gambling/betting, would you quit your current business or career if you won the same amount of money from gambling/betting?
Be sincere and state your reasons for your decision..
In my current position, I probably wouldn't drop everything i'm involved in but if I was in his shoes then yes as I think that money can be used to look for a better business or career.
It's unfortunate for the church members but based on the source you've mentioned it seems understandable that he closed it down since it was operating for the sake of money instead of its actual purpose.