Forty-four states have lotteries, 29 have casinos, and most of these states are to varying degrees dependent on—you might say addicted to—revenues from wagering.
44个州有彩票，29个州有赌场，其中大多数州都不同程度地依赖于，你也可以说是沉迷于赌博的收入。
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acquaintances often gather to play for fun, with no wagering.
熟人经常聚在一起打麻将玩，不下注。
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I'd bet on Singapore or Sweden before wagering on U.S. public schools.