His bankers opposed the move, but the gamble paid off (=was successful) . 他的银行经营者反对那一举措，但是这一冒险获得了成功。

take a gamble (on sb/sth) They may be taking a gamble on a young player by paying him so much. 他们给这个年轻的球员这么多的钱，似乎是为他孤注一掷了。