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games of chance


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Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

games of chance

Details

Games in which the outcome is strongly influenced by some randomizing device and upon which contestants frequently wager money. Skill may also be involved in games of chance.

Variations

gambling

chance, games of

game of chance

chance, games of

Broader Term

games

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