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Gambling is the wagering of money or something of material value (referred to as the stakes) 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.
An 'illegal gambling business' is defined to be a gambling business which: 1  Is a violation of the law of the state in which it is conducted; and. 2  Involves five or more persons who conduct, finance, manage, supervise, direct or own all or part of such business; and.