take a chance vs gamble

take a chance is not a noun while gamble is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
take a chance	No	No	Yes	No
gamble	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take a chance and gamble are synonyms defined as:

take a chance and gamble: take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

Other synonyms of take a chance include adventure, chance, hazard, risk, run a risk, take chances.

take a chance (noun)	gamble (noun)
	a risky act or venture
	money that is risked for possible monetary gain

take a chance (verb)	gamble (verb)
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome	play games for money
	take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome