(chiefly, British) The premises of a bookmaker, where people may place bets, watch horse races etc on television, and collect their winnings.
(chiefly, British) The premises of a bookmaker, where people may place bets, watch horse races etc on television, and collect their winnings.
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(US) A business establishment for the placing of wagers on athletic competitions and horse or dog races.
(US, gambling) betting.
(obsolete, or, historical, US) A gambling place where punters could bet on the numbers which would be drawn in lotteries.
(UK) A bet in which the bettor must correctly pick a placed horse from each of the first six races from any British race meeting.
(British) A place where tickets are sold, e.g. at a railway station or theatre.