Gambling vs. Gembling — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Gambling and Gembling
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Gambling
Gambling (also known as betting) is the wagering something of value ("the stakes") on an event with an uncertain outcome with the intent of winning something of value. Gambling thus requires three elements to be present: consideration (an amount wagered), risk (chance), and a prize.
Gembling
Gembling is a hamlet in the civil parish of Foston on the Wolds in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) south-west from the coastal resort of Bridlington and 2.5 miles (4 km) north from the village of North Frodingham.
Gambling
The activity of playing a game for stakes or betting on an uncertain outcome.
Gambling
The business of operating facilities where such activities take place.
Gambling
Present participle of gamble
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Gambling
An activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.
Gambling
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.
Gambling
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
Gambling
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
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