Gambling definition

Gambling means that a person stakes or risks something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the control or influence of the person, upon an agreement or understanding that the person or someone else will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome.

Gambling means risking any money, credit, deposit or other thing of value for gain, contingent, wholly or partially, upon lot, chance, the operation of gambling apparatus, or the happening or outcome of an event, including an election or sporting event, over which the person taking the risk has no control. Gambling does not include:

Gambling means an activity in which a person stakes or risks something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the control or influence of the person, upon an agreement or understanding that the person or someone else will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome. “Gambling” does not include those activities expressly excluded by ORS167.117.

Examples of Gambling in a sentence

• Gambling includes casual betting, betting pools, organized-sports betting, and any other form of wagering.

• Gambling (i.e., playing a game of chance for stakes) includes casual betting, betting pools, organized-sports betting, and any other form of wagering.

• I/ We understand that it is an offence under section 342 of the Gambling Act 2005 to give information which is false or misleading in, or in relation to, this application.I/ We confirm that the applicant(s) have the right to occupy the premises.

• State of California, California Gambling Control Commission, et al.

• For further information, please visit the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation website A copy of this licence is required to be given to Facility Co-ordinator prior to the event.

More Definitions of Gambling

Gambling means staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the actor’s control or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that he or she will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome.

Gambling means accepting, recording, or registering of bets, or carrying on a policy game, or any other lottery, or playing any game of chance, for money, or other thing of value.

Gambling means participation in games of chance for money or other things of value.

Gambling means that a person stakes or risks something of value upon the outcome of a

Gambling means risking any money, credit, deposit, or other thing of value for gain contingent in whole or in part upon lot, chance, the operation of a gambling device, or the happening or outcome of an event, including a sporting event, over which the person taking a risk has no control, but does not include:

Gambling or "gamble" means one act of risking or giving

Gambling or "gamble" means one act of risking or giving something of value for the opportunity to obtain a benefit from a game or contest of chance or skill or a future contingent event but does not include bona fide business transactions which are valid under the law of contracts including contracts for the purchase or sale at a future date of securities or commodities, contracts of indemnity or guarantee and life, health or accident insurance.