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throw of the dice(expression, uncertainty, chance, luck)
13
gaff(verb, gambling, stakes, fervour)
13
game(verb, gambling, stakes, fervour)
11
long shot(expression, uncertainty, chance, possibility)
10
bet across the board(expression, action, gambling, stakes)
10
bet each way(expression, action, gambling, stakes)
10
bet in the dark(expression, action, gambling, stakes)
10
place a premium on(expression, action, gambling, stakes)
10
put at stake(expression, gambling, stakes, fervour)
9
count on(verb, phrasal verb, spirit, gambling, fervour)
9
money riding(expression, stakes, fervour, horserace)
9
play up(verb, phrasal verb, gambling, stakes, fervour)
9
stake on(verb, phrasal verb, spirit, gambling, fervour)
8
ante(verb, action, gambling, stakes)
8
bet on the blue(expression, credit, gambling, fervour)
8
dutch(verb, action, gambling, stakes)
8
futter(verb, action, gambling, stakes)
8
putting on the heat(expression, action, gambling, stakes)
8
raffle(noun, uncertainty, flier, gambling)
8
risk(noun, uncertainty, flier, gambling)
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