· money that is risked for possible monetary gain
Hypernym(s): speculation, venture
· a risky act or venture
Hypernym(s): risk, peril, danger
· take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
Synonym(s): chance, risk, hazard, take_chances, adventure, run_a_risk, take_a_chance
Hypernym(s): try, seek, attempt, essay, assay
· play games for money
Hypernym(s): play