French-English translations for jeu de hasard

gambleI had a gamble on the horses last weekend.The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won.He gambled his reputation on the outcome.
gambling

game of chanceToo many uncertain factors, differing expectations and intangible attractions, such as specific weather conditions, have turned tourism forecasts into a game of chance. Trop de facteurs différents, d'attentes divergentes et d'attraits spécifiques, comme les conditions météorologiques, ont transformé les prévisions touristiques en un jeu de hasard. However, that is a wish that will probably not be fulfilled. Too many uncertain factors, such as particular weather conditions, turn tourism predictions into a game of chance. Toutefois il s'agit probablement d'un vœu pieux car un trop grand nombre d'incertitudes, telles que les conditions météorologiques, transforment les prédictions touristiques en jeu de hasard.

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