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Gambling (or “betting” or “gaming”) is the wagering of money or something of value, including time, on an event with an uncertain outcome, with the primary intent of winning money, material goods, or status. Gambling thus requires three elements to be present: consideration, risk, and a prize.
Likewise, gaming is defined as:
Problem gambling – or gambling addiction – involves the compulsion to take chances that are capable of damaging personal, family, or vocational pursuits. Unfortunately, the loved ones of the gambler are often affected as much as the gambler. It’s estimated that between 4 and 6 million Americans can be considered problem gamblers. For each of these, there is a family who is also suffering.
- “gambling” means buying lottery tickets, gambling at a casino, playing cards or dice for money, betting on sports games, playing slot machines, video poker or other video gambling, gambling on the internet, betting on horses or dogs, playing bingo or keno.
Likewise, gaming is defined as:
- the act or practice of gambling
- playing games that imitate possible business situations or war maneuvers, as preparation or training
- the act or practice of playing computer or video games
Problem gambling – or gambling addiction – involves the compulsion to take chances that are capable of damaging personal, family, or vocational pursuits. Unfortunately, the loved ones of the gambler are often affected as much as the gambler. It’s estimated that between 4 and 6 million Americans can be considered problem gamblers. For each of these, there is a family who is also suffering.
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