What does the cryptic crossword clue "Keeps a stew bubbling – it’s a bit of a gamble (10)" mean?

The definition is "gamble". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of KEEPS + A + STEW = SWEEPSTAKE; definition: "gamble" The answer is SWEEPSTAKE.

Keeps a stew bubbling – it’s a bit of a gamble (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29626 | 5 Down | 2025-02-24 flower