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.—
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—often used before another nounWalter Kirna gambling game
gambling regulations
a gambling empire
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Enforcing gambling laws is difficult across the state because casino operators often move their operations and open under a different name after they are raided.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
Arenas’s gambling news follows fellow NBA star, Marcus Morris Sr., who appeared in court on the same day of Arenas’court appearance, after being arrested for allegedly owing an outstanding casino marker, according to his agent Yony Noy.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 1 Aug. 2025
That’s an issue, especially for the league’s gambling partners.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
While more people are coming out against gambling, the number of regular gamblers has continued to climb.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 31 July 2025
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Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
Arenas’s gambling news follows fellow NBA star, Marcus Morris Sr., who appeared in court on the same day of Arenas’court appearance, after being arrested for allegedly owing an outstanding casino marker, according to his agent Yony Noy.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 1 Aug. 2025
That’s an issue, especially for the league’s gambling partners.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
While more people are coming out against gambling, the number of regular gamblers has continued to climb.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 31 July 2025
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“Gambling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gambling. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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