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gaming

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɡeɪmɪŋ// UK //ɡˈeɪmɪŋ// gam·ing General-service

n. the activity of playing games for money, such as in a casino. It is a formal way to talk about gambling.

n. the practice of playing games of chance for money or stakes. Often used as a professional or industry-standard term for gambling activities.


SIMPLE

The city earns a lot of tax money from gaming.

CONTEXTUAL

Strict regulations ensure that all gaming activities in the casino are fair and transparent for the players.

COMPLEX

The commission was established to oversee the expansion of commercial gaming, balancing economic growth with the need for robust consumer protections against addiction.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in legal, corporate, or regulatory contexts to refer to the gambling industry.

Pitfall

He spent all night gaming on his computer.He spent all night playing video games.In formal or legal contexts, 'gaming' refers specifically to gambling for money; using it for video games can cause confusion in these registers.

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