gambling industry

collocation in English

meaningsofgamblingandindustry

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gambling
noun[U]
uk
/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/us
/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/
the activity of betting money, for example in a game or on a ...
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industry
noun
uk
/ˈɪn.də.stri/us
/ˈɪn.də.stri/
the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or ...
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(Definition ofgamblingandindustryfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, the assumption of universal risk aversion appears to be inconsistent with the existence and profitability of thegamblingindustry.
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Thegamblingindustryshould finance more research.
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I suppose it is thegamblingindustry.
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A modern regulatory framework for thegamblingindustryis essential.
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I look upon thegamblingindustryas parasitical and harmful.
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Every year £650,000,000 is put into thegamblingindustry.
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Thirdly, a comprehensive review of the regulation of thegamblingindustryneeds seriously to be considered.
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Thegamblingindustrynow recognises the problem of under-age and problem gambling.
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What plans she has to promote social responsibility within thegamblingindustry.
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This is a welcome opportunity to debate a serious issue facing racing and thegamblingindustry.
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This country has a reputablegamblingindustry, and it is a business that can go forward.
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The lottery was set up to aid good causes, not to expand thegamblingindustry.
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He was wishing for the vast profits of thegamblingindustryto go to private enterprise.
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Over the last 15 years a biggamblingindustryhas been established.
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There have already been several sensible reforms of the management of thegamblingindustry.
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Any national lottery scheme would have a devastating effect on other lotteries and thegamblingindustryin general.
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In that way, we shall help to ensure a healthy future for racing and thegamblingindustry.
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The available information indicates that about 95,000 are currently employed in thegamblingindustryas a whole.
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That is why there has been an attack on the tobacco industry and on thegamblingindustry.
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If we are to continue as a major centre of thegamblingindustryglobally we shall need primary legislation.
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Statistics show that the overall drop in crime is around 5% and that the police have significantly reduced gang-related crime involving thegamblingindustry.
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That would be part of the whole process of ensuring that thegamblingindustryhas not only integrity in reality, but a reputation for integrity.
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The horticultural industry, which is agamblingindustry, will find even greater difficulty in getting the two-thirds than the agricultural industry.
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We have made a recent announcement about our proposals to tighten up—with the co-operation of thegamblingindustryand of local authorities—access to amusement arcades.
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I have already explained that the existing laws no longer meet the needs and expectations of today'sgamblingindustryand its customers.
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