What is gambling? Give definitions and examples.

Definition: Gambling is when a person/s bets money or goods on the result of a game, competition or race or buys a ticket for a chance to win a prize or cash. Gambling can be done by an individual or in syndicates (group of people) and there are businesses that become agents for people's gambling habits. Gambling is a risk; some gambles have better odds than others. To gamble your cash or goods you …

…and many more. There is legal, sanctioned by the Government and illegal gambling for example cock and dog fights. Basically people will gamble on anything and it is ingrained in and has become a serious problem in society, especially in Australia. References: www.skycity.com.au www.salotteries.sa.gov.au www.800gambler.org www.ncpgambling.org The Standard, the English Desk Dictionary Bay Books Vol A-L & M-Z Collins Australian School Dictionary Second Edition