gambling gambling /ˈgæmblɪŋ/

noun

1. () The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)  ( gaming , play , gambling )
   the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
    His gambling cost him a fortune
   his gambling cost him a fortune
    There was heavy play at the blackjack table
   there was heavy play at the blackjack table