- Gambling - Wikipedia
While insurance is sometimes distinguished from gambling by the requirement of an insurable interest, the equivalent in gambling is simply betting against one's own best interests (e g , a sports coach betting against his own team to mitigate the financial repercussions of a losing season)
- Gambling | Definition, History, Games, Facts | Britannica
Gambling is the betting or staking of something of value, with consciousness of risk and hope of gain, on the outcome of a game, a contest, or an uncertain event whose result may be determined by chance or accident or have an unexpected result by reason of the bettor’s miscalculation
- Bureau of Gambling Control - Office of the Attorney General
The commission is authorized to establish minimum regulatory standards for the gambling industry, and ensure that state gambling licenses are not issued to or held by unsuitable or unqualified individuals Early in 2007, the Attorney General redefined the Division as a Bureau
- Gambling - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on gambling, including key facts, scope of the problem, symptoms, prevention, treatment and WHO response
- Online gambling is on the rise. Panel says we need to act now . . .
Problems with gambling issues have surged over the past half-dozen years with the rise of legalized sports betting and 24-hour online casino games It’s gotten to the point where some researchers say something needs to be done now — and there are remedies
- What Is Gambling | About Gambling | For the Public - Responsible Gambling
Gambling happens when you play any game of chance or skill, in which you stake something valuable that has potential for a prize win Often, people who gamble risk money in hopes of winning a greater sum of money
- How Can You Tell if Someone Has a Gambling Addiction? - AARP
As sports betting grows, subtle habits can signal a deeper gambling problem Learn the key red flags and what steps to take if betting feels out of control
- Different Types of Gambling (And How They Work)
Discover the complete guide to different types of gambling, including casino games, sports betting, lotteries, poker, and online gambling
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