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gambling
noun
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) (Freq. 4)
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his gambling cost him a fortune

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there was heavy play at the blackjack table

• Syn: ↑gaming, ↑play
• Derivationally related forms: ↑play (for: ↑play), ↑game (for: ↑gaming), ↑gamble
• Hypernyms: ↑diversion, ↑recreation, ↑vice
• Hyponyms: ↑sporting life, ↑bet, ↑wager, ↑game of chance, ↑gambling game, ↑throw

Useful english dictionary. 2012.