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  1. 1. v. i. To play or game for money or other stake. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. money that is risked for possible monetary gain Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a risky act or venture Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. play games for money Source: wordnet
  7. 7. To play or game for money or other stake. To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away. "Bankrupts or sots who have gambled or slept away their estates." Ames. Source: webster
  8. 8. n:43/v:57 n. money that is risked for possible monetary gain n. a risky act or venture v. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome v. play games for money Source: ecdict

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