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gambling

[gam-bling] / ˈgæm blɪŋ /
NOUN
betting
Synonyms


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Running from murderous in-laws is nothing compared to the threat at the heart of “Something Very Bad is Going to Happen,” which depicts exchanging vows with a presumed soul mate as gambling with a curse.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Elsewhere, Coinbase appeared to shrug off news Tuesday that New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the company for illegal gambling operations on its prediction market platforms.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

New York state is one of the nation’s largest markets for online and in-person gambling, and is set to grow in coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

He’ll still keep doing a radio gambling show from his new home, but he’s cutting ties to Los Angeles to move closer to grandchildren.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

You could listen to the music, dance, get a plate with a mountain of shrimp, and do some gambling in the back.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson