Money given to a gambler to allow him/her to pay debts without suffering consequences. A form of enabling.

A game of chance where the players use a board that is divided up into squares. The squares are all numbered, and the numbers are picked randomly from a container of some kind. The first person to match the numbers picked on their game card in a row, across, horizontally, or diagonally wins.

A gambling facility that normally includes all or a combination of the following: slot machines, video games, card games, and other games such as keno, craps and bingo. Usually there is a minimum age you have to be to be allowed inside.

The urgent need to keep gambling–often with larger bets–or the taking of greater risks in order to make up for a loss or series of losses.

Not being able to resist the urge to gamble. This leads to damage to a person's personal life, family, or job. It is a disorder or addiction that can be helped. Also referred to as pathological gambling.

A game of chance where the player throws two dice. If the player rolls a 7 or 11, the total of the two dice together, the player wins. This is probably the most popular game of chance in the world, but it is illegal in some states.

To bet money on the outcome of a game, contest, or other event. Playing a game of chance. or

To wager money

A fellowship in which people share their experience, support, and hope in order to stop gambling and build better lives.

An activity providing entertainment or amusement; a pastime: party games; word games.