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Having just raised $122 billion in new funds at a valuation of $852 billion, OpenAI can probably afford a few speculative gambles.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

When he speaks off the cuff it’s a gamble—he doesn’t know what he’s going to say either!—and gambles are exciting and diverting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

To Rangers, the brevity of Rohl's managerial career would represent a monumental gamble - and after Martin, the new Ibrox board probably thought they were done with monumental gambles.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

That’s not to say that “F1: The Movie” is devoid of gambles.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

And then, on the twenty-ninth move, with the position equal, Fischer engaged in one of the most dangerous gambles of his career.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady