gambling, the betting or staking of something of value, with consciousness of risk and hope of gain,💶 on the outcome of a game, a contest, or an uncertain event whose result may be determined by chance or💶 accident or have an unexpected result by reason of the bettor's miscalculation.

Internet gambling is gambling on, or by means💶 of, the Internet. It encompasses placing a bet online with a bookie, betting shop, or other gambling enterprise. It also💶 includes wagering on a game played online.