gamble

1. Money that is risked for possible monetary gain (synset 113364002)
   is a type of: speculation, venture - an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
   subtypes: bet, stake, stakes, wager - the money risked on a gamble
2. A risky act or venture (synset 100804623)
   is a type of: danger, peril, risk - a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
   subtypes:

   • long shot - a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards
   • raise - increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)

1. Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome (synset 202550045)
   "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
   is a type of: assay, attempt, essay, seek, try - make an effort or attempt
   subtypes:

   • go for broke - risk everything in one big effort
   • luck it, luck through - act by relying on one's luck
   same as: adventure, chance, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances
2. Play games for money (synset 201140949)
   is a type of: play - participate in games or sport
   subtypes:

   • dice - play dice
   • shoot craps - play a game of craps
   • play - bet or wager (money)
   • bet, play, wager - stake on the outcome of an issue

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