gambling

Example Sentences

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If those contracts are ruled to be sports bets, they become subject to state gambling taxes.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

They’re running systems borrowed from gambling and behavioral psychology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Dimon did say that betting on a prediction market is more similar to gambling than to investing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

It said it had a "comprehensive gambling clinical pathway", including assessment, support and referral to specialist NHS services, as well as welfare and pastoral support.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

But the press’s distrust and the absence of gambling did nothing to cool the enthusiasm of racing fans.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand