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gambling

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


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It said that it partners with organisations to tackle problem gambling and that it promotes responsible trading.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“We have clear policies prohibiting both actual and simulated gambling, and a set of rules governing how game creators can use gameplay mechanics like paid random items,” the Roblox spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Miller leads the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry’s primary lobbying group.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

While a user can’t spend beyond the amount loaded on the card, critics say receiving a notification that they’ve been reimbursed immediately after a purchase can mimic the feeling of gambling and alter spending behavior.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Even when it came to arguing about God’s existence, he kept coming back to those crass gambling Frenchmen.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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