Crossword clue: the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

The most common answer is gambling (8 letters).

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Possible answers

gambling 8 letters wn-def

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

gaming 6 letters wn-def

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)