Example Sentences

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"As people who identify openly as Jews and want to show our identities, you feel like you are gambling with your children's safety," he said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

And there could be some tax benefits to using prediction markets over traditional sportsbooks, although tax and legal experts are still debating whether sports-related event contracts on prediction sites count as are gambling or investments.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

At his Senate confirmation hearing in November, Selig declined to answer when asked whether sports event contracts are gambling, instead deferring to the courts.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

When putting out a record, you feel like a chip on a virtual craps table that these robots are gambling with.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2023

But all gains of mere skill which result in no real benefit, are gambling gains.

From Gamblers and Gambling by Beecher, Henry Ward