scommessa

Definitions of scommessa
  1. noun
    the act of gambling
    synonyms: picchettatura, puntata
  2. noun
    money that is risked for possible monetary gain
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    types:
    giocata, posta, puntata
    the money risked on a gamble
    type of:
    speculazione
    an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
  3. noun
    the money risked on a gamble
    synonyms: giocata, posta, puntata
  4. noun
    a risky act or venture
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    types:
    ambo
    raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
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