gambling

Example Sentences

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Companies such as Kalshi claim this activity is not gambling in an effort to avoid state regulation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Part of the rationale to legalize sports gambling was that professional athletes make so much money that they wouldn’t be tempted by bribes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In 2021, Fertitta agreed to sell his Golden Nugget online gambling business to DraftKings in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $1.6 billion when it was announced.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Is the federal government trying to push Minnesota to legalize gambling?

From Slate • May 28, 2026

According to my father, Dusty Muleman’s dream was to open a gambling boat that never left the calm and safety of its harbor.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen