gambling
noun
gam·bling
ˈgam-b(ə-)liŋ 
: 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 nounWalter Kirna gambling game
gambling regulations
a gambling empire
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—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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In a year when a series of intricate gambling schemes have eroded the integrity of the domestic sports landscape, the investigation presents the latest black eye.
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—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
But a quick review of the charts unveils two online gambling names that have been strong outperformers and feature compelling technical configurations going into December.
—David Keller, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
In a year when a series of intricate gambling schemes have eroded the integrity of the domestic sports landscape, the investigation presents the latest black eye.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
That civil order was issued after Yang used investment funds to finance her lifestyle — including casino gambling, luxury cars, and trips to Hawaii, Thailand, Cancun and Las Vegas, according to court documents.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Gambling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gambling. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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