A narrow depression, notch, or opening for receiving something, as a coin or letter. Also: The space in a machine into which one inserts money or a ticket with a barcode, and through which the machine pays out winnings. The term is most often used in reference to slot machines, [...]

Gambling is a popular pastime and can be enjoyable when it’s done in moderation. However, it can also lead to serious problems and addiction. It’s important to understand how gambling works and know when you or someone you care about has a problem with it. Gambling occurs when you stake [...]

Poker is a card game where players wager against one another in a community pot. Players can choose to fold (exit the hand), call a bet or raise it by betting more than a previous player’s bet. This betting sequence continues until there is only one player left who collects [...]

A competition based on chance in which numbered tickets are sold and prizes are given to the holders of numbers drawn at random; also, especially in modern usage, a public or state lottery. Originally, it also referred to the act of drawing lots for decision-making or (in early use) divination. [...]