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Gamble where the loser has a shot? (7,8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

russian roulette

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'gamble' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Deadly gamble' mean 'russian roulette' so perhaps 'gamble' could also mean 'russian roulette')

'the loser has a shot?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'a' could be 'an' and 'an' is located in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'where' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for russian roulette that I've seen before include "deadly stunt" , "suicidal undertaking" , "Dangerous game of chance" , "highrisk game" , "Deadly gamble" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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