gambling

American  

[gam-bling] / ˈgæm blɪŋ /

noun

1. the activity or practice of playing at a game of chance for money or other stakes.

2. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of gambling

gamble + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Critics of prediction markets say the binary nature of the wagers is risky and akin to gambling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nevada rejected Kalshi’s bid to block a lawsuit over prediction markets, which Caesars’ CEO views as gambling.

From Barron's

As California is set to ban blackjack, Los Angeles’s card clubs and cities that depend on gambling revenue are trying to stop the change.

From Los Angeles Times

Nevada, the country’s gambling capital, has emerged as a key battleground.

From The Wall Street Journal

The most common allegation is that these contracts are a form of gambling and therefore subject to state laws.

From The Wall Street Journal

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