(n) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize), Syn. gaming, play, Example:his gambling cost him a fortune; there was heavy play at the blackjack table
n. [ p. pr. of gamble. ] the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); as, his gambling cost him a fortune. Syn. -- gaming, play. [ WordNet 1.5 ]