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The term '''Gambling''' is used to describe any activity consisting of betting on games of chance.  Sometimes the game entails some skill as an attraction, as in [[poker]]. Gambling also includes betting on sporting events, or on events such as election results. [[Lottery|Lotteries]] are a common form of gambling, with a small stake being bet for the very low probability of winning a very large amount of money, if the numbers a player chooses are selected by a random number picking device.

'''Gambling''' is an addictive and unproductive activity consisting of betting on games of chance.  Sometimes the game entails some skill as an attraction, as in [[poker]]. Gambling also includes betting on sporting events, or on events such as election results. [[Lottery|Lotteries]] are a common form of gambling, with a small stake being bet for the very low probability of winning a very large amount of money, if the numbers a player chooses are selected by a random number picking device.

Many tragedies result from addiction to gambling, such as losing all of one's money in a single gambling spree.  Only [[Missouri]] has a [[Gambling_Loss_Limit|gambling loss limit]].

Many tragedies result from addiction to gambling, such as losing all of one's money in a single gambling spree.  Only [[Missouri]] has a [[Gambling_Loss_Limit|gambling loss limit]].