Synonyms of gambling

gambling

verb

present participle of gamble

as in betting

to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event

a foolish man who gambled his life savings on the lottery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• betting
• wagering
• putting
• playing
• staking
• offering
• laying
• going
• bidding
• speculating
• venturing
• jeopardizing
• endangering
• adventuring
• chancing
• hazarding
• imperiling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gambling

The review will look at whether the state needs to regulate the platforms and protect minors from gambling related harm. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Kalshi, Polymarket, and CFTC chair Michael Selig have countered that these markets are not gambling, but are futures contracts — a distinction that critics say is moot. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 9 July 2026

But here, Mercedes took a leaf out of Red Bull’s book from 2021 and left Russell out — gambling that track position in the snake would become key. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 7 July 2026

The Sunday Times has reported claims about Farage’s financial relationship with George Cottrell, an aristocratic, crypto-gambling entrepreneur and on-off aide to the Reform UK leader. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

The rise of prediction markets has set off dozens of legal battles pitting the tech companies against state gaming officials, who insist the sites are gambling under a different name. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 30 June 2026

So does state funding for gambling prevention, education and services — which is often drawn from state tax revenue collected from gambling companies. — Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 26 June 2026

Both Kalshi and Polymarket argue that trading on their platforms is distinct from gambling. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 June 2026

Chuck had been gambling instead of attending college classes, so the young couple soon split. — Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026