gambling
Americannoun
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the activity or practice of playing at a game of chance for money or other stakes.
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the act or practice of risking the loss of something important by taking a chance or acting recklessly.
If you don't back up your data, that's gambling.
Etymology
Origin of gambling
Example Sentences
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And while Americans may think Nevada — home of gambling mecca Las Vegas — would be the state with the most handle, other states have overtaken the Silver State in recent years.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
The Nevada Gaming Control Board, which regulates the local gambling industry and controls state gambling licenses, has taken a strong stance against prediction markets.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Apollo in 2024 announced a similar deal where it would acquire two companies and combine them, in this case Everi Holdings and the gambling and slot-machine business of International Game Technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
She would also like to see a register similar to those used by gambling companies, where people who add their names are blocked from using apps.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
A chosen few went with the King to play three feathers, a popular Sparra gambling game of which Bull Sparra was very fond.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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