| gambling den | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. gambling den, gambling hell, gambling house, gaming house | a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business). |
| ~ business enterprise, business, commercial enterprise | the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects.; "computers are now widely used in business" |
| ~ building, edifice | a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place.; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice" |
| ~ casino, gambling casino | a public building for gambling and entertainment. |
| ~ business establishment, place of business | an establishment (a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc.) where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered. |
| gamble | | |
| n. (possession) | 1. gamble | money that is risked for possible monetary gain. |
| ~ venture, speculation | an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits.; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it" |
| ~ bet, stakes, wager, stake | the money risked on a gamble. |
| n. (act) | 2. gamble | a risky act or venture. |
| ~ danger, risk, peril | a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury.; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing" |
| ~ long shot | a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards. |
| ~ raise | increasing the size of a bet (as in poker).; "I'll see your raise and double it" |
| v. (social) | 3. adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome.; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling" |
| ~ attempt, essay, try, assay, seek | make an effort or attempt.; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world" |
| ~ go for broke | risk everything in one big effort.; "the cyclist went for broke at the end of the race" |
| ~ luck it, luck through | act by relying on one's luck. |
| v. (competition) | 4. gamble | play games for money. |
| ~ play | participate in games or sport.; "We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches" |
| ~ dice | play dice. |
| ~ shoot craps | play a game of craps. |
| ~ play | bet or wager (money).; "He played $20 on the new horse"; "She plays the races" |
| ~ wager, bet, play | stake on the outcome of an issue.; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse" |
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