turn of the cards
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Accompanied by Mr. Litsinger's nephew Fred, a timid youth of 27, she met the gamblers, who inveigled the young man into staking the money on a turn of the cards.
From Time Magazine Archive
Perhaps there are reasons why the roll of the dice and turn of the cards sometimes appear to obey the bettor's will.
From Time Magazine Archive
"He's called the turn of the cards," Mundy offered.
From The Guarded Heights by Camp, Wadsworth
By what fantastic turn of the cards was Royal Blondin to be connected in her thoughts, after all these years, with Nina?
From Harriet and the Piper by Norris, Kathleen Thompson
Meanwhile James Greenfield and the Company officials, from the outside, watched the situation with the calmness of professional gamblers watching the turn of the cards.
From The Winning of Barbara Worth by Wright, Harold Bell
