Synonyms of gambling

gambling

verb

present participle of gamble

as in betting

to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event

a foolish man who gambled his life savings on the lottery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• betting
• wagering
• putting
• playing
• staking
• offering
• laying
• going
• bidding
• speculating
• venturing
• jeopardizing
• endangering
• adventuring
• chancing
• hazarding
• imperiling
• imperilling