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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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025 Drawings take place Saturdays and Wednesdays after the draw entry closes at 7:45 p.m. Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025 What’s the best ticket when playing this game of chance?... Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Posted by Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino on Monday, June 16, 2025 Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. Helena Wegner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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