Gambling and Lottery

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Gambling noun - The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize).

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Lottery and gambling are semantically related In some cases you can use "Lottery" instead a noun "Gambling".

Nearby Words: gamble, gambler, gambled

Lottery noun - Players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots.

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Gambling and lottery are semantically related in drawing topic. Sometimes you can use "Gambling" instead a noun "Lottery".

Nearby Word: lotto

Bob killed him because Marv was also in debt from gambling, and Glory Days having won the lottery and paid his debts presented an opportunity.

Source: Trapped by Gambling Debts
In the UK it's illegal under gambling laws for broadcasters to hold a lottery (a random giveaway of cash or prizes) except for the National Lottery themselves.

Source: Excuse Question
The player is given some MGP back if they lose the lottery since getting nothing back in return would be borderline gambling and many places have strict laws when it comes to online gambling.

Source: Consolation Prize

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