gambling industry
Wagering commercial sector
The gambling industry encompasses businesses that operate casinos, lotteries, sports betting, and other wagering enterprises.
The term covers everything from Las Vegas resorts to online poker sites to state-run lottery commissions.
The gambling industry has expanded rapidly since the legalization of sports betting.
Industry often carries slightly clinical overtones, distancing the business side from concerns about addiction or social harm.
- casino gamesWagering activities at betting houses
- casino managementOperating a gambling venue
- tribal casinosIndigenous-operated gambling facilities
- Vegas stripFamous casino-lined road
- pokerHearth implement for coals
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Voluntary aid for others
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Institutions handling money professionally
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Businesses providing medical services
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