The phrase "actual gambling" refers to the act of participating in games of chance with money or valuable items at stake, where the outcome is uncertain and based on luck. Full definition
It focuses on the benefits the casinos might bring, and not on actual gambling activity. (wamc.org)
It focuses on the benefits casinos might bring and not on actual gambling activity. (wrvo.org)
Sure, you could use it to gamble, but the rewards (much like actual gambling) were far, far, too few and far between to be worth it. (nonfictiongaming.com)