Types of Gambling
Gambling-related words used in the comic anthology. Defined simply and clearly, emphasizing certain key parts of their respective definition. The explanations are based on research and are meant for learning and awareness only.
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Card Games
Blackjack, Poker, Baccarat, and Rummy are popular card games mainly played in casinos. Each has different rules, and players bet money when playing.
Blackjack, Poker, Baccarat, and Rummy are popular card games mainly played in casinos. Each has different rules, and players bet money when playing.
Card Games
A place, usually near hotels and restaurants, where people of legal age in their country go to take part in gambling activities like card games.
A place, usually near hotels and restaurants, where people of legal age in their country go to take part in gambling activities like card games.
Card Games
A type of fight between two roosters where sharp blades are tied to their feet, taking place on a stage or arena. It started in some Asian countries (e.g., China, Persia) but is now banned in many places because of animal abuse and gambling.
A type of fight between two roosters where sharp blades are tied to their feet, taking place on a stage or arena. It started in some Asian countries (e.g., China, Persia) but is now banned in many places because of animal abuse and gambling involvement.
Card Games
A toy dispenser that dispenses a random toy when a coin is inserted into it. The machines originated in Japan and started to gain popularity internationally.
A toy dispenser that dispenses a random toy when a coin is inserted into it. The machines originated in Japan and started to gain popularity internationally.
Gambling
A form of entertainment where the user consciously bets something valuable on an unpredictable game, event, or competition.
A form of entertainment where the user consciously bets something valuable on an unpredictable game, event, or competition.
Loot Boxes/ Digital Gacha
Commonly seen in online games, loot boxes are the digital forms of gacha and act like mystery boxes. The player buys the randomized loot boxes using virtual currency or real money.
Commonly seen in online games, loot boxes are the digital forms of gacha and act like mystery boxes. The player buys the randomized loot boxes using virtual currency or real money.
Lottery (Lotto)
A popular form of gambling that entices people to pay a small amount of money to win a large cash prize (I.E., Jackpot). The chances of winning are very slim as the winner is randomly drawn.
A popular form of gambling that entices people to pay a small amount of money to win a large cash prize (I.E., Jackpot). The chances of winning are very slim as the winner is randomly drawn.
Online Gambling
Gambling activities such as online lottery and sports betting that can be played on gadgets like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It is easily accessible to the public.
Gambling activities such as online lottery and sports betting that can be played on gadgets like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It is easily accessible to the public.
Mystery Boxes/ Blind Boxes
Novelty items within popular culture that have a randomized nature as the consumers do not know what item they will get as the product is usually sealed. Popular modern mystery boxes are Sonny Angels, Smiski, and more.
Novelty items within popular culture that have a randomized nature as the consumers do not know what item they will get as the product is usually sealed. Popular modern mystery boxes are Sonny Angels, Smiski, and more.
Patalo
The single edged spur/blade tied at the rooster's legs used during cockfighting.
The single edged spur/blade tied at the rooster's legs used during cockfighting.
Sports Betting
Another form of gambling where one risks or bets money on the outcome of a sports competition.
Another form of gambling where one risks or bets money on the outcome of a sports competition.
Sungka
A traditional Filipino game that is played on a long wooden board and consists of two players who aim to get the most shells by distributing them into different pits of the board.
A traditional Filipino game that is played on a long wooden board and consists of two players who aim to get the most shells by distributing them into different pits of the board.
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