game of chance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of game of chance
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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“There is no game of chance here; the system is designed to flag these data gaps and shift the burden of proof onto the taxpayer,” he said.
From MarketWatch
She said for Duffy to be eliminated from the show on a 50/50 game of chance would be a "horrendous way to go".
From BBC
The tribes contend the slot-machine-like machines are a game of chance and under its purview.
From Los Angeles Times
Or is it a game of chance, such as slot machines and most table games?
From Los Angeles Times
And for many British parents raising a child can feel like a game of chance.
From BBC
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