Refers to betting money or valuables on games, races, or other uncertain outcomes. Often used in compounds like ギャンブル依存症 (gambling addiction).
彼はギャンブルで大金を失った。
He lost a fortune in gambling.
ギャンブルはほどほどにしたほうがいい。
You should gamble in moderation.
My father used to gamble a lot when he was young.
He got hooked on gambling and ended up in debt.
He lost his entire fortune through gambling.
He earned a fortune through gambling.
gambling addiction; compulsive gambling
Internet gambling; online gambling