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Categories: Gambling, Articles with short description

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The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) WordNet 3.0

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The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Gambling is the wagering of something of value on a random event with the intent of winning something else of value, where instances of strategy are discounted. Wikipedia

Wagering of money on a game of chance or event with an uncertain outcome Wikidata

Wagering money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods. OmegaWiki

An activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome. Wiktionary

Activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance. Wiktionary (translation)

The playing of a game or games, including but not limited to video games and games of chance. Wiktionary

The conduct, or course, of a game. Wiktionary

His gambling cost him a fortune WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

There was heavy play at the blackjack table WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Play was very slow in the first half. Wiktionary

After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock. Wiktionary

The game was abandoned after 20 minutes' play. Wiktionary

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diversion

vice

gambling