anti-gambling

adjective

: opposed to or intended to prevent or discourage gambling
anti-gambling laws

Examples of anti-gambling in a Sentence

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Other professional sports leagues have strict anti-gambling policies in place that carry severe punishments. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Pro leagues and players’ unions negotiate disciplinary, eligibility and anti-gambling rules, disputes over which are resolved via grievance and arbitration procedures and, when litigated, are given high deference by judges. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026 The craze reached its apex in 1916, when Wall Street bettors wagered $10m (about $300m today) on the contest between President Woodrow Wilson and Charles Hughes — who, as governor of New York, had signed an anti-gambling law trying to ban the practice. — Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026 The legislation is supported by several Wisconsin tribes and business groups but faces opposition from anti-gambling advocates and some conservatives. — Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-gambling

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-gambling was in 1829

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“Anti-gambling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-gambling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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