gambling

Example Sentences

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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

For example, labeling futures contracts on grain as gambling External link.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The Ministry of Defence said it took problem gambling seriously and recognised the "significant impact" it could have on the health and wellbeing of service personnel.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The police got ready, the gambling houses got ready, and the papers set up congratulatory editorials in advance.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck