illegal gaming

illegal gaming
The making of a wager, the placing of bets, in violation of law. The term implies gain and loss between the parties by betting such as would excite a spirit of cupidity. Hankins v Ottinger 115 Cal 454, 47 P 254.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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