Taking a sporting chance? (6)

I believe the answer is:

gaming

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'sporting chance?' is the definition.
'gaming' can be an answer for 'sporting' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'chance?' bit.

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for gaming that I've seen before include "Playing the tables?" , "Competitive playing for money" , "Gambling" , "Playing on computer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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