Associations to the word «Gambling»

Wiktionary

GAMBLING, verb. Present participle of gamble
GAMBLING, noun. An activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.

Dictionary definition

GAMBLING, noun. The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table".

Wise words

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