gambling

[ gam-bling ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gambling¹

gamble + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

They argued that the duo methodically bought shotguns and opened fire on their parents 13 times as the couple watched TV - before going gambling, to parties and on shopping sprees.

From BBC

President of the Mid and West Wales Conservatives, Charlie Evans, announced his resignation following the announcement from the gambling commission.

From BBC

“It’s kind of like gambling,” the 61-year-old said of her instant addiction to the craft.

From Los Angeles Times

But things have become much worse - a situation experts blame on fanaticism fuelled by gambling, with many men trying to earn their living by placing bets.

From BBC

During the election campaign, he was the most senior politician to be caught up in the row over government insiders gambling on the date of the poll.

From BBC

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