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gambling terminology
Money given to a gambler to allow him/her to pay debts without suffering consequences. A form of enabling.
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bet
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.
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casino
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.
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chasing
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.
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compulsive gambling
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.
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craps
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.
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gambling
To bet money on the outcome of a game, contest, or other event. Playing a game of chance. or
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gambling
To wager money
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gamblers anonymous
A fellowship in which people share their experience, support, and hope in order to stop gambling and build better lives.
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game
An activity providing entertainment or amusement; a pastime: party games; word games.
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