While insurance is sometimes distinguished from gambling by the requirement of an insurable interest, the equivalent in gambling is simply betting against one's own best interests (e.g., a sports coach …

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Dec 2, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on gambling, including key facts, scope of the problem, symptoms, prevention, treatment and WHO response.

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Gambling happens when you play any game of chance or skill, in which you stake something valuable that has potential for a prize win. Often, people who gamble risk money in hopes of winning a greater …

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