gamble

/ˈɡæmbəl/
noun
  1. An act of playing a game of chance for money.
    • His gamble at the blackjack table paid off when he won $500.
    • The casino encourages people to take a gamble on their games.
    • She enjoys the occasional gamble but sets a strict budget.
  2. A risky action or decision taken in the hope of a good outcome.
    • Investing in that startup was a big gamble, but it succeeded.
    • The movie studio's gamble on an unknown director turned into a huge hit.
    • Taking the shortcut through the forest was a gamble that saved us time.
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verb
  1. To play games of chance for money, such as cards, dice, or slot machines.
    • She gambled away her entire paycheck at the roulette table.
    • Many people travel to Las Vegas to gamble at the casinos.
    • He likes to gamble on poker games with his friends every Friday.
  2. To take a risky action in the hope of a desired result.
    • The company gambled on a new product that no one had tried before.
    • I'm gambling that the weather will be good for our picnic tomorrow.
    • They gambled their savings on starting a small business.
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