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gaming

[gey-ming] / ˈgeɪ mɪŋ /
NOUN
gambling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




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Kalshi faces similar legal challenges in multiple US states where gaming regulators have issued cease-and-desist orders or filed suit accusing the platform of operating an unlicensed gambling business.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Kalshi has "chosen to ignore New York's gaming laws... This choice has consequences."

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

The fraud could involve purported film and entertainment projects, gaming entertainment investment platforms or other conduct.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Home — where Gen Z-ers said they like to spend their time watching TV, gaming or “doomscrolling” on social media — is one weekend venue.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

Kyle figured being locked in a library with computers on Friday night would be better than being stuck at home without any gaming gear at all.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

I, madam, must not they judge of all gamings i'th' Court?

From Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois by Boas, Frederick S.

You who know me will know also how useless are such gamings of man with Nature.

From The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea by Pemberton, Max, Sir

He had lost too much in recent gamings to afford greater risks just now.

From The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play by Goddard, Charles

More junketings, gamings, collecting of outlandish things, visits to religious and civic pageants, new sketches and paintings, doctor’s bills and monk’s fees, minutely recorded.

From Dürer Artist-Biographies by Sweetser, M. F.




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