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I used to go to Vegas and play the horses, and then I realised how ridiculous that was. There is no winning in gambling, but there is on the stock market.
Josh Brolin

Meaning of "gambling" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GAMBLING

gambling  [ˈɡæmblɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GAMBLING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gambling is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GAMBLING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gambling

Gambling

Gambling is the wagering of money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods. Gambling thus requires three elements be present: consideration, chance and prize. Typically, the outcome of the wager is evident within a short period. The term gaming in this context typically refers to instances in which the activity has been specifically permitted by law. The two words are not mutually exclusive; i.e., a “gaming” company offers “gambling” activities to the public and may be regulated by one of many gaming control boards, for example, the Nevada Gaming Control Board. However, this distinction is not universally observed in the English-speaking world. For instance, in the UK, the regulator of gambling activities is called the Gambling Commission. The word gaming is used more frequently since the rise of computer games to describe activities that do not necessarily involve wagering, especially online gaming, with the new usage still not having displaced the old usage as the primary definition in common dictionaries.

Definition of gambling in the English dictionary

The definition of gambling in the dictionary is the act or process of playing games of chance to win money.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GAMBLING


antigambling
ˌæntɪˈɡæmblɪŋ
babbling
ˈbæblɪŋ
bling
blɪŋ
bling-bling
ˈblɪŋˌblɪŋ
brambling
ˈbræmblɪŋ
bumbling
ˈbʌmblɪŋ
cabling
ˈkeɪblɪŋ
doubling
ˈdʌblɪŋ
dribbling
ˈdrɪblɪŋ
humbling
ˈhʌmblɪŋ
mumbling
ˈmʌmblɪŋ
quibbling
ˈkwɪblɪŋ
rambling
ˈræmblɪŋ
rumbling
ˈrʌmblɪŋ
scrambling
ˈskræmblɪŋ
shambling
ˈʃæmblɪŋ
sibling
ˈsɪblɪŋ
trembling
ˈtrɛmblɪŋ
troubling
ˈtrʌblɪŋ
untrembling
ʌnˈtremblɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GAMBLING

gambier
Gambier Islands
gambir
gambist
gambit
gamble
gambler
Gamblers Anonymous
gamblers´ fallacy
gambling debts
gambling den
gambling hell
gambling house
gambling joint
gambling losses
gambling man
gambo
gamboge
gamboge tree
gambogian

WORDS THAT END LIKE GAMBLING

bling bling
burbling
calling
dabbling
disabling
dissembling
enabling
ennobling
grumbling
lambling
marbling
pebbling
saibling
scribbling
snobling
squabbling
stabling
stumbling
thumbling
trebling
warbling

Synonyms and antonyms of gambling in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GAMBLING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gambling» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of gambling

Translation of «gambling» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GAMBLING

Find out the translation of gambling to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gambling from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gambling» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

赌博
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

juego
570 millions of speakers

English

gambling
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जुआ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُقَامَرَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

азартная игра
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

jogo de azar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জুয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jeu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perjudian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Glücksspiel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ギャンブル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도박
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gambling
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

liên quan đến đánh bạc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சூதாட்ட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जुगार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kumar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gioco d´azzardo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hazard
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гра на гроші
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

acțiunea de a juca la jocuri de noroc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τζόγος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dobbel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hasardspel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gambling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gambling

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GAMBLING»

The term «gambling» is very widely used and occupies the 11.636 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GAMBLING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gambling» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gambling» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gambling

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10 QUOTES WITH «GAMBLING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gambling.
1
Al Alvarez
Yes, I think poker really isn't gambling.
2
Spencer Bachus
Harvard Medical School, the University of South Florida and the American Psychiatric Association have all conducted studies showing that the earlier one begins gambling, the more likely it is he or she will become an addicted, problem gambler.
3
Spencer Bachus
Shockingly, a University of Pennsylvania study says the number of young people addicted to gambling - largely due to increased exposure to the Internet and Internet gambling - grew by an alarming 20 percent between 2004 and 2005 alone.
4
Spencer Bachus
In fact, a University of Connecticut study showed that as many as three in four pre-teens and teens who are exposed to Internet gambling become addicted.
5
Spencer Bachus
Pre-teens, teens and college students have unlimited access to the Internet - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Because of the repeated exposure they have to illegal Internet gambling sites, they fall victim by the thousands.
6
Craig Benson
But I also think that it does create a lot of revenue, but to me it's a temporary revenue stream because it's an industry that, if suddenly gambling started in Massachusetts, then a lot of our patrons who would gamble in New Hampshire if we had it, would disappear.
7
Craig Benson
I do not support gambling in this state.
8
Dave Brat
The political Right likes to champion individual rights and individual liberty, but it has also worked to enforce morality in relation to abortion, gambling, and homosexuality.
9
Josh Brolin
I used to go to Vegas and play the horses, and then I realised how ridiculous that was. There is no winning in gambling, but there is on the stock market.
10
Vince Cable
Investment banking has, in recent years, resembled a casino, and the massive scale of gambling losses has dragged down traditional business and retail lending activities as banks try to rebuild their balance sheets. This was one aspect of modern financial liberalisation that had dire consequences.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GAMBLING»

Discover the use of gambling in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gambling and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Gambling: Don't Bet on it
" --Tony Campolo In recent years, America has plunged headlong into legalized gambling in every form. Gambling is seen by many as a means to quick financial solutions--for individuals, governments, charities, and church groups alike.
Rex M. Rogers
2
The Theory of Gambling and Statistical Logic
Epstein is witty and insightful, a pleasure to dip into and read and rewarding to study. The book is written at a fairly sophisticated mathematical level; this is not "Gambling for Dummies" or "How To Beat The Odds Without Really Trying.
Richard A. Epstein, 2012
3
Adolescent Gambling
Adolescent Gambling is the first book to address the issue of underage gambling. It raises the crucial issue of who is to blame - is it something about the personality of the young person or is it the addictive nature of the machines?
Mark Griffiths, 1995
4
Gambling in America: An Encyclopedia of History, Issues, and ...
An A-Z look at the history and impacts of gambling, including related legal, legislative, economic, and social issues.
William Norman Thompson, 2001
5
Gambling Problems in Youth: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives
Assessment of Adolescent Gambling Adolescents present many diagnostic challenges, and this is no less the case in the area of gambling. As with a disorder such as depression (adolescents with depression often report feeling irritable rather ...
Jeffrey L. Derevensky, Rina Gupta, 2006
6
Cross-border Online Gambling Law and Policy
This engaging book, written in an accessible and concise manner, methodically unravels the complexities of regulating cross-border online gambling.
Julia Hörnle, Brigitte Zammit, 2010
7
How to Make $100,000 a Year Gambling for a Living
Is there really such a thing as a professional gambler? The answer is an unequivocal, "Yes!" This book's authors are but two examples. Many thousands of people around the country make a good living exclusively from gambling.
David Sklansky, Mason Malmuth, 1997
8
Gambling
Provides personal narratives regarding true experiences of a gambler's life, including online gambling and scratch lottery ticket addiction.
Jill Hamilton, 2006
9
Pathological Gambling: The Making of a Medical Problem
This first book on the history of gambling examines how it became a major social problem in the United States, and how it was made into a medical disorder.
Brian Castellani, 2000
10
Counselling for Problem Gambling: Person-centred Dialogues
This book offers the reader an opportunity to experience the person-centred encounter and appreciate the difficulties associated with problem gambling whilst taking into account the most recent developments within the gambling industry.
Richard Bryant-Jefferies, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GAMBLING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gambling is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gambling or game of skill? Debate swirls over fantasy sports
Burnett said the fantasy sports leagues operate despite four federal laws covering gambling and sports betting — the Unlawful Internet ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
2
David Cameron poses threat to proposed law to curb high-stakes …
Lib Dem peer Tim Clement-Jones' Gambling Bill would stop Fixed Odds Betting Terminals being able to swallow up to £100 in 20 seconds. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
10 arrested from gambling den; cash, vehicles worth 6 lakh seized
KOLHAPUR: The crime branch of the city police on Saturday raided a gambling den in the Town Hall area and caught 10 people red-handed ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
4
Travel: Atlantic City betting big on non-gambling attractions
Nine years ago, the city's casinos started realizing they needed to offer more than just gambling if they still wanted visitors. They doubled down ... «Fayetteville Observer, Jul 15»
5
TopBetta bets on online success
Gambling start-up TopBetta bets on online success. by: Sarah-Jane Tasker; From: The Australian; July 13, 2015 12:00AM. Increase Text Size · Decrease Text ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
6
Reputed NY mob leader sentenced to 2 years in gambling biz
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A reputed mob member has been sentenced to just over 2 years in prison for running an illegal gambling ... «San Antonio Express-News, Jul 15»
7
Policeman caught gambling in central Vietnam, but no charges yet
A police officer in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam is not facing gambling charges due to health reasons after his colleagues ... «Thanh Nien Daily, Jul 15»
8
Phil Mickelson Issues Garbled Statement On Illegal Gambling
Phil Mickelson is comfortable with who he is, he says, in response to his alleged involvement in an illegal gambling and money laundering ... «Casino.Org News, Jul 15»
9
Las Vegas casinos move toward arcade-style video gambling
LAS VEGAS • Bragging rights are usually the only reward at the end of a well-played video game. But what if high scores came with cash, too? «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
10
UK to Address Illegal Bitcoin Gambling Activities
In Europe, online gambling has recently caught the attention of regulators in several countries. This sudden interest has been sparked by a ... «Inside Bitcoins, Jul 15»

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