WHAT IS GAMBLING?
The more you know, the better decisions you’ll make and the more fun you’ll have.
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Gambling is taking part in a game during which you risk money, or something of monetary value, in order to win money or a prize. The outcome of the game is usually down to chance, so you might leave with less money than you started off with, and sometimes with nothing at all.
There are many types of gambling
Lots of people enjoy gambling and it’s not a bad thing, but it can be risky so we need to keep ourselves informed and make responsible choices.
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