game of chance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of game of chance
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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"A lot of it is a game of chance, and your opponent is in the same boat as you," Mr Cross said.
From BBC
One of the key contentions of the industry is that the law does not distinguish between "games of skill" - which involve decision-making, talent and knowledge - and "games of chance", which rely purely on luck.
From BBC
The complex even boasted a Las Vegas Room, complete with pinball machines and other games of chance.
From Salon
But racing interests say that HHR is not a game of chance but skill and is connected to a pari-mutuel hub.
From Los Angeles Times
Now why would the world’s richest man concoct such a strangely designed game of chance and dangle instant-millionaire status before registered voters?
From Los Angeles Times
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