the activity of playing games of chance for money, or of betting on the outcome of future events such as the results of races or games

gambling is a highly regulated activity in the state

online gambling has already surpassed traditional casinos

the technology is expected to accelerate the growth of the gambling industry

he was unable to pay off his gambling debts

play a game of chance for money, or bet on the outcome of a future event such as the result of a race or game

Edward was gambling more than ever

he gambles on football

take risky action in the hope of a desired result

he was gambling on the success of his satellite TV channel