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Gambling

The activity or practice of betting or playing a game of chance for money or other stakes. Gambling activities include horse racing, slot machines, boxing, playing-card and dice games, cockfighting, recreational billiards and darts, bingo, lottery, and many others.

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underdrawn

Gambling; Lottery

A digit that over a period of time is drawn less often than the norm. These numbers are favored because they can only reach normality by being drawn.

under drawn

Gambling; Lottery

A digit that over a period of time is drawn less often than the norm. These numbers are favored because they can only reach normality by being drawn.

video lottery terminal (VLT)

Gambling; Lottery

Electronic games of chance played on a video screen. They often simulate popular casino games such as blackjack, poker, or spinning-reel slot machines (for all about 'Slot ...

virgin

Gambling; Lottery

A colloquial term referring to a number or number combination that has never been drawn.

wheeling system

Gambling; Lottery

A way of organizing and playing a set of numbers to improve the chances of winning multiple prizes.

withholding

Gambling; Lottery

The anticipated tax amount deducted from prize payments.

agent

Gambling; Lottery

A retail outlet that sells lottery tickets on behalf of the lottery organizers.

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