gambling

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Since the gambling is already in Florida, she says schools should take advantage of it.

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  1. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); as, his gambling cost him a fortune.

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  1. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

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  • The domestic violence was sweetly salacious, and the gambling could be a huge stumbling block, but that was nothing but hearsay. —  Lippman, Laura - [Tess Monaghan 02] - Charm City
  • In recent years gambling has been an export product of the state of Nevada, for more detail go to: www. seo-prediction.com.but Las Vegas will long be remembered as the king of casino gambling, which is one of the reasons visitors make Nevada a prime vacation spot. —  Article Marketer
  • Since the gambling is already in Florida, she says schools should take advantage of it. —  10connects.com Local News
  • The planned slots casino isn't expected to be a jobs boon that pulls legions of workers onto the roads, because the gambling will be automated. —  Philly.com - Latest Videos
  • Davis, who represents Alabama's 7th Congressional District, says each county ought to decide for itself whether gambling is acceptable.
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gambling:   gamble ·  gambles ·  gambled
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