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- gambling. 1  the activity or practice of playing at a game of chance for money or other stakes. 2  the act or practice of risking the loss of something important by taking a chance or acting recklessly: If you don't back up your data, that's gambling.
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DEFINITION of 'Liar's Poker' DEFINITION of 'Liar's Poker'. A game often associated with Wall Street traders who use statistical reasoning and behavioral psychology tactics to gamble. Liar's Poker is fairly similar to the card game cheat.. Players hold random dollar bills with close attention to their own bill serial number.
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roulette a game of chance played at a table marked off with numbers from 1 to 36, one or two zeros, and several other sections affording the players a variety of betting opportunities, and having in the center a revolving, dishlike device (roulette wheel) into which a small ball is spun to come to rest finally in one of the 37 or 38 compartments, indicating ...
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CAST craps-a gambling game played with two dice; a first throw of 7 or 11 wins and a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses and a first throw of any other number must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses the bet and the dice.
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- Gambling is the wagering of money or something of material value on an activity with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods.
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- uncountable noun. 1  Horse racing is a sport in which horses ridden by people called jockeys run in races, sometimes jumping over fences. 2  an organized sport, closely associated with gambling, in which riders race horses over dedicated courses, often incorporating hurdles.
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Bookmaker It is an offence to advertise in the UK, gambling that physically takes place in a non-European Economic Area (EEA) or, in the case of gambling by remote means, gambling that is not regulated by the gambling laws of an EEA state.
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Casino In military and non-military usage in German and Spanish, a casino or kasino is an officers' mess. In Italian—the source-language of the word—a casino is either a brothel, a mess, or a noisy environment, while a gaming house is called a casinò.
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- tombola. n. 1. (Gambling, except Cards) Brit a type of lottery, esp at a fete, fête in which tickets are drawn from a revolving. [Drum: c19 From, italian from tombolare to; somersault see]. tumble
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tombola tombola. n. 1. (Gambling, except Cards) Brit a type of lottery, esp at a fete, fête in which tickets are drawn from a revolving. [Drum: c19 From, italian from tombolare to; somersault see]. tumbleombola. n. 1. (Gambling, except Cards) Brit a type of lottery, esp at a fete, fête in which tickets are drawn from a revolving. [Drum: c19 From, italian from tombolare to; somersault see]. tumble
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Instructions for Forms W-2G and 5754 (2018) Gambling winnings means and includes proceeds from a wager placed in a sweepstakes; wagering pool or lottery (other than state-conducted lottery); payments made to winners of poker tournaments on or after March 4, 2008; or proceeds from a wagering transaction (including a wagering transaction in a casino, a parimutuel pool with respect to horse ...
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- Casino gambling, including Indian gaming, is legal in 27 states and most of the casinos have been built in the last 5 years. The Gaming Sector is a Large Entertainment Industry. In 1995, gambling in the United States grossed over $40 billion in revenues.
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- the activity or practice of playing at a game of chance for money or other stakes. the act or practice of risking the loss of something important by taking a chance or acting recklessly: If you don't back up your data, that's gambling.
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The Definition of Gambling Disorder The Definition of Gambling Disorder. Gambling can be defined as any activity (e.g. a game of chance or skill) where an item of value is placed at risk in an attempt to gain something of greater value. Anyone involved in gambling activities has the potential to develop an addiction, however some individuals and groups are more at-risk.
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- A progressive disorder characterized by a continuous or periodic loss of control over gambling; a preoccupation with gambling and with obtaining money with which to gamble; irrational thinking; and a continuation of the behaviour despite adverse consequences.
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- As of March 2011, gambling is illegal in Honolulu, and the entire state of Hawaii. A measure was proposed in 2011 which would legalize gambling in the Honolulu tourist distric … t of Waikiki, and other designated areas.## To play a game of chance for stakes.  # To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit.  # To engage in reckless or hazardous behavior: You are gambling with your health by continuing to smoke.   v.tr.
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- In 2007, gambling activities generated gross revenues (the difference between the total amounts wagered minus the funds or winnings returned to the players) of $92.27 billion in the United States. Commercial casinos provided 354,000 jobs, and state and local tax revenues of $5.2 billion as of 2006.
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- Online Gambling. Don’t Roll the Dice. 06/06/07. If you’ve ever thought about visiting a cyber casino, here’s something you should know: it’s illegal to gamble online in the United States. “You can go to Vegas. You can go to Atlantic City. You can go to a racetrack. You can go to those places and gamble legally.
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Gambling on dopamine But evidence is emerging that dopamine, the feel-good brain chemical, is involved in situations when it is important to pay attention, when the brain is learning. How this might be linked with the appeal of gambling, and other types of risk-taking, will become clear. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is widely active in the brain, and misfiring dopamine neurons are linked to Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia and drug addiction.
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What is the legal age to gamble in a casino? What is the legal age to gamble in the Bahamas? What is the legal gambling age in Pennsylvania? In Pennsylvania, it is 18 to buy lottery tickets and for pari-mutuel betting (horse racing), but it is 21 to gamble in casinos. What is the legal gambling age in Delaware? 18 for lottery, pull-tabs, and parimutuel betting. 21 for casinos and slot machines.
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Definitions &Translations A croupier or dealer is someone appointed at a gambling table to assist in the conduct of the game, especially in the distribution of bets and payouts.
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luck Definition of luck. 1  1a : a force that brings good fortune or adversity Luck was a big factor in the outcome.b : the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual The loser muttered something about bad luck. 2  2 : favoring chance; also : success had great luck growing orchids.
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What's to know about gambling addiction This type of compulsive behavior is often called problem gambling. It is typically a progressive addiction that can have many negative psychological, physical and social repercussions. Problem gambling is harmful to psychological and physical health. People dealing with this addiction can suffer from depression, migraine, distress, intestinal disorders and other anxiety related problems. Ultimately, severe problem gambling can lead to suicide.
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Alaska Gambling & Poker Laws Here a a few relevant aspects of Alaska code that could pertain to online gambling: 1  It is a crime (Section 11.66.200) to engage in unlawful gambling, which is defined as any gambling not explicitly made legal by act of law.
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Ken Mattingly Mattingly's first prime assignment was to be the Command Module Pilot on the Apollo 13 mission. Three days prior to launch, he was removed from the mission due to exposure to German measles (which he never contracted) and was replaced by the backup CM pilot, Jack Swigert.
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Luck It likely entered English as a gambling term, and the context of gambling remains detectable in the word's connotations; luck is a way of understanding a personal chance event. Luck has three aspects which make it distinct from chance or probability.