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gambling

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


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Crypto gets light-touch regulation, even though it’s the ultimate gambling market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

On the planned casino, Park has voiced strong opposition to the project, citing concerns over the effect that the casino could have on local communities, such as increasing gambling addiction.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Maybe the end came seven years ago when a Supreme Court ruling led to sports gambling becoming legal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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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