gambling

gambling
Making a bet. Such occurs when there is a chance for profit if a player is skillful and lucky. State, ex rel. Com'r of State Police v. One Helix Game, 122 Mich.App. 148, 333 N.W.2d 24, 28. A play for value against an uncertain event in hope of gaining something of value. Beamel Amusement Corp. v. Police Dept. of Suffolk County, 54 Misc.2d 946, 283 N.Y.S.2d 760, 761. It involves, not only chance, but a hope of gaining something beyond the amount played. Gambling consists of a consideration, an element of chance, and a reward. In re Gaming Devices Seized at American Legion Post No. 109, 197 Pa.Super. 10, 176 A.2d 115, 122. The elements of gambling are payment of a price for a chance to win a prize. Boies v. Bartell, 82 Ariz. 217, 310 P.2d 834, 837. Gambling is regulated by state and federal statutes.
See e.g. 18 U.S.C.A. No.No. 1081 et seq.
See also bet

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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