game of chance

noun phrase

: a game (such as a dice game) in which chance rather than skill determines the outcome

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The pleasure and peril of games of chance lie in never really knowing what comes next. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Researchers who study gambling psychology say the parallels between these formats and traditional games of chance go deeper than the platform acknowledges. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Selling hope for those who lack financing or providing gamblers with a chance to play a game of chance at multiple locations has turned small businesses in Florida into casinos. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for game of chance

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game of chance was in 1660

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“Game of chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20of%20chance. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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