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Gambling is when you put something of value at risk in the hope that you will gain even greater value; taking a chance that could turn out to be a costly mistake, believing that the chance will be worth it for some reason. The hoped-for payoff doesn't have to be money, but it often is.

Examples:

Putting money down on a hand of cards, hoping you have a better hand than the other players.

Buying a lottery ticket.

Planning and carrying out some kind of crime. (putting your reputation and freedom on the line in the hope that you will gain, for example, the money you steal)

Not studying for a test, because you're gambling that you will know all the material that will be asked.

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