gambling

Example Sentences

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The Nevada gambling hub south of Las Vegas along the 15 Freeway appears finished, though.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Prediction markets differ from traditional gambling firms by connecting two opposing bettors, rather than having bettors wager against the proverbial house.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

"As people who identify openly as Jews and want to show our identities, you feel like you are gambling with your children's safety," he said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

A practicing Mormon, Coppins had no previous experience with gambling but quickly learned how easily the “joyful naivete” of his initial use “could curdle into delusion and compulsion.”

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Did Kaz think he was going to bolt straight to the nearest gambling hall?

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo