anti-gambling

adjective

an·​ti-gam·​bling ˌan-tē-ˈgam-b(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce anti-gambling (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: opposed to or intended to prevent or discourage gambling
anti-gambling laws

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As longtime readers of this column know all too well, this is an anti-gambling space. — Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026 But the state’s anti-gambling laws prohibit cash prizes and limit non-cash winnings to items that have a wholesale value of less than $5. — John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026 State attorneys general and anti-gambling groups in multiple states have brought legal actions against Kalshi that are moving through the courts. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2025 Redick mentioned the Lakers have had multiple meetings to reinforce the NBA’s anti-gambling policies. — Khobi Price, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-gambling

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-gambling was in 1829

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“Anti-gambling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-gambling. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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