The meaning of GAMBLING is the practice or activity of betting: the practice of risking money or other stakes in a game or bet —often used. noun. : the ten of diamonds for winning which a score of two is earned. : a casino in which each jack is worth 11, queen 12, and king 13 and may be so used in builds. The high-stakes world of gambling has given us many common terms and phrases. Synonyms for CASINOS: pavilions, kiosks, alcoves, gazebos, summerhouses, belvederes, trellises. From 'gimmick' to 'blue chip,' here are some words for when you hit the. : the two of spades in the game of casino which scores one point for the player who takes the card in a trick. noun. . in casino. noun. clams on the half shell typically topped with bacon, bread crumbs, green pepper, and Parmesan cheese and baked or broiled. : a variation of casino in which spades are worth one point each and the spade jack counts 2 making 24 points in all. noun. Synonyms for CASINO: pavilion, kiosk, alcove, gazebo, belvedere, summerhouse, trellis.