gambling

noun

gam·bling ˈgam-b(ə-)liŋ

Synonyms of gambling next

: the practice or activity of betting : the practice of risking money or other stakes in a game or bet

illegal gambling

compulsive gambling

Then, within the past 18 months, after the explosion in Internet gambling … and the cable TV debut of the World Poker Tour, the game took off again.—

Walter Kirn

—often used before another noun

a gambling game

gambling regulations

a gambling empire

Examples of gambling in a Sentence

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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families. —

Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025 Listen to this article Loading your audio article The holidays proved to be the most wonderful time of the year for Illinois casinos, including the state’s newest gambling venues. —

Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025 Here’s the latest on sports gambling January 07, 2025 2:23 PM Chiefs Who is Carson Wentz? —

Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025 Starting off with general objectives around money will help keep you both from getting mired in debate about the gambling friend. —

R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for gambling