anti-gambling

adjective

an·​ti-gam·​bling ˌan-tē-ˈgam-b(ə-)liŋ 

ˌan-tī-

: opposed to or intended to prevent or discourage gambling

anti-gambling laws

Examples of anti-gambling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

As longtime readers of this column know all too well, this is an anti-gambling space. — Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-gambling

• ambling
• gambling
• scrambling
• shambling