I think it usually depends on the boy's decision whether to tell his right or not to lie but it is better to tell the truth because he is following religious lines. Even though he won $46k from sports betting, it's a really big amount his parents probably won't say anything about. Following his parents' orders, he can spend the money on other activities that will bring good things in his life. He can increase its value by doing business or investment. If he does good things, his parents will be happy. If he makes a wrong decision alone, he can suffer. It is expected that parents can guide him to the right decision.
I wonder how on earth some persons can be this lucky
It is true that most person's are from background were they believe in some religious believe that goes against their wish.Good life is the best thing man can ever wish for himself,and when it seems one has gotten a way to get that good life,they will be left unhappy due to their religious believe and practices.If I were that boy,as long as I have gotten this kind of money,the first thing I will do is to open upto my parents,and tell them the source of the money,if they refuse taking the money from me,then I will know I have offered help and they refused,so their sufferings is no longer on me,and its no longer my business because they choose to suffer,and I don't really see any reason why a particular religion will believe gambling is bad.It can only be bad when it lured you to do things that are illegal,but as long as you do the right thing,if you are opportuned to win,then I don't see any reason why such money shouldn't be used.And for any parent that is still practicing this kind of primitivity,I just think they love poverty and nothing else.I will advice that boy to tell them how he made that money,if they refuse to take it from him,he should look for an apartment elsewhere,and leave a comfortable life there.