The noun gamble has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. gamble -- (money that is risked for possible monetary gain)
2. gamble -- (a risky act or venture)
Overview of verb gamble
The verb gamble has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (2) gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance -- (take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling")