Originally Posted by
Arnenna
I submit, it isn't gambling in the true sense of the word, meaning, officially, because the winnings are not anything of real monetary value. It is however, a game of chance, betting, rolling a dice, taking a pick out of a hat, or whatever other reference of that ilk one can think of.
It is only the lack of monetary prize that separates it from the true definition of "gambling". The word can still be used though, to describe the game of chance. Ask any burg in the game.