Quote Originally Posted by RiverBummer View Post
Correct this game is dangerously skating the laws for online gambling sites and is especially sucking in children who have no concept of wagering and probability. This seems to be the modern way for online casinos to essentially skirt anti-gambling laws but wrapping a casino within a game engine to hide it from authorities. I am betting that government authorities all over the world will soon crack down on it - and game over.
You can't redeem money from gems. It's not gambling.

Quote Originally Posted by RiverBummer View Post
They are if you don't have money to buy (money being rare) and are only gaining gems through random arena opportunities and sailing in pirates and activity bonuses.
That means you got the gems free. Therefore you don't have any right to complain about them.