betting
/ˈbɛtɪŋ/
noun
- The activity of risking money or something of value on the outcome of an event, such as a game or race.
- He lost a lot of money through online betting.
- The government regulates betting to keep it fair.
- Betting on horse races is popular in many countries.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of bet; risking money or something of value on the outcome of an event.
- He is betting that it will rain tomorrow.
- She was betting ten dollars on the final score.
- They are betting on which team will win the championship.