Wagering 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.
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance; "led a dissipated life"; "a betting man"; "a card-playing son of a bitch"; "a gambling fool"; "sporting gents and their ladies"
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table"
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
