PM- The difference is very simple. “Asmachta” means that the person does not fully intend to give/lose the money involved and hence,it can be consdtrued as “geneivah” (albeit miderabbonon). However, if the person FULLY intends to give/lose whatever money is involved, then clearly, it is not an “asmachta’ but a full “kynian” and canot be considered ‘geneivah’ under any circumstances. This is elementary, my dear Watson.
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