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Juegos - Términos de juego

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con términos de juegos de azar como "draw", "stake" y "betting shop".

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betting shop
[Sustantivo]

a physical or online location where people can place bets on various sporting events and other types of competitions, with odds determined by the bookmaker

casa de apuestas, betting shop

casa de apuestas, betting shop

Ex: I went to betting shop with my friends to see if we could guess the winning team .
casino
[Sustantivo]

a place where people play and bet their money on gambling games

casino

casino

Ex: casino hosted a special event with live music and entertainment .
to draw
[Verbo]

to finish a game without any winning sides

empatar, igualar

empatar, igualar

Ex: In the spirit of sportsmanship , players agreed draw the round rather than prolonging the virtual battle .
gambling
[Sustantivo]

the action or activity of betting on uncertain outcomes or playing games of chance, hoping to win money or prizes

juego

juego

Ex: Understanding the odds and knowing when to stop are essential aspects of gambling.
gambling den
[Sustantivo]

a place where gambling activities are conducted illegally or secretly

casa de apuestas, salón de juegos clandestino

casa de apuestas, salón de juegos clandestino

Ex: The old building had been turned into gambling den, attracting people from all over town .
gaming
[Sustantivo]

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning, involves the payment of a price or consideration for the opportunity to win a prize or reward, which may include money, goods, or other valuable items

juego, apuestas

juego, apuestas

numbers game
[Sustantivo]

a form of illegal gambling that involves the selection of a series of numbers, often based on a publicly available source such as a lottery or race

juego de números, lotería clandestina

juego de números, lotería clandestina

Ex: The authorities are cracking down on numbers game, hoping to put an end to underground gambling .
one-armed bandit
[Sustantivo]

a gambling machine with a lever on the side that players pull after inserting coins in order to spin the reels

tragaperras, máquina tragamonedas

tragaperras, máquina tragamonedas

Ex: Online casinos offer a variety one-armed bandit games for players to enjoy from the comfort of their homes .
pit
[Sustantivo]

a designated area within a casino or other gambling establishment where various table games, such as blackjack, craps, and roulette, are located

mesa de juegos, zona de juego

mesa de juegos, zona de juego

premium bond
[Sustantivo]

a type of savings bond issued by the government, in which the bondholder is entered into a monthly lottery drawing for the chance to win a tax-free cash prize, with the prize amounts ranging from small sums to much larger jackpots

bono premium, bono de ahorro premium

bono premium, bono de ahorro premium

Ex: He was disappointed when premium bonds did n’t win anything this month .
roll
[Sustantivo]

a single instance of betting, such as a roll of the dice in craps or a spin of the roulette wheel

tirada, lanzamiento

tirada, lanzamiento

scratchcard
[Sustantivo]

a small card made of paper or cardstock that features concealed areas or panels that can be scratched off to reveal a prize or other information

rasca, tarjeta de raspar

rasca, tarjeta de raspar

Ex: After scratching off the numbers, I realized I hadn’t won anything this time.
sweepstakes
[Sustantivo]

a type of contest or promotion in which entrants are selected at random to win a prize or prizes, often without any purchase or payment required to enter

sorteo, concursos

sorteo, concursos

Ex: He found a coupon inside his cereal box that entered him into a sweepstakes.
ticket
[Sustantivo]

a physical or electronic document that represents the purchase of a chance to win a prize or participate in a game

boleto, billete

boleto, billete

toss-up
[Sustantivo]

an unclear situation that either of two possibilities have an equal chance of happening

cincuenta-cincuenta

cincuenta-cincuenta

Ex: The game was so close , it was toss-up who would win .
to call
[Verbo]

to predict which side of a coin will face upwards after it is tossed

llamar, predecir

llamar, predecir

Ex: called tails and got the first possession .

a phrase that is often used in gambling to describe a bet in which the player has the option to double their winnings or lose everything, depending on the outcome of a subsequent event

Ex: The game was getting intense, and it felt like everyone was going double or quits with each round.
each-way
[Sustantivo]

a type of wager where two equal bets are placed on the same selection, one for the selection to win and the other for the selection to place

apuesta de doble sentido, apuesta combinada

apuesta de doble sentido, apuesta combinada

Ex: I always bet each-way when I’m unsure about which horse will win but want to cover my bases.
even money
[Sustantivo]

(gambling) a bet or wager that pays out at a 1:1 ratio, or in other words, a bet in which the potential payout is equal to the amount of the original wager

pago parejo, dinero parejo

pago parejo, dinero parejo

Ex: I placed an even-money bet on the coin toss and was lucky enough to win.
long odds
[Sustantivo]

bets or wagers with a relatively low chance of winning, but with the potential for a large payout if successful

probabilidades remotas, apuestas de alto riesgo

probabilidades remotas, apuestas de alto riesgo

Ex: The horse long odds of winning the race , but it still managed to cross the finish line first .
short odds
[Sustantivo]

referring to the likelihood of a particular event occurring, with a high probability of success or a low degree of uncertainty

odds cortos, probabilidades cortas

odds cortos, probabilidades cortas

Ex: Everyone is betting on the team short odds, so I might try my luck with a long shot instead .
odds
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood of a particular event occurring, typically expressed as the ratio of the potential payout to the amount of the original wager

probabilidades, cuotas

probabilidades, cuotas

spread betting
[Sustantivo]

a type of gambling in which bettors place wagers on the outcome of an event based on a range of possible outcomes, with payouts determined by the accuracy of the bettor's prediction relative to the spread or range of outcomes set by the bookmaker

apuestas de puntos, apuestas spread

apuestas de puntos, apuestas spread

Ex: Spread betting is popular among people who like to take risks , as it offers the chance to win or lose big based on the result .
the tote
[Sustantivo]

a pool betting system, in which all bets are pooled together, and the total amount is then divided among the winners, minus a commission taken by the bookmaker

sistema de apuestas comunitarias, apuestas en conjunto

sistema de apuestas comunitarias, apuestas en conjunto

to the bad
[Frase]

a gambling term used to describe a situation where a player has lost all of their money that they had intended to gamble with, and is now in a negative financial position as a result

flutter
[Sustantivo]

a casual or impulsive bet, often made on a whim or without much forethought

apuesta ligera, apuesta impulsiva

apuesta ligera, apuesta impulsiva

high-stakes
[Adjetivo]

describing a situation where a large amount of money or other valuable assets are at risk, often in the context of gambling or other forms of high-risk activity

de alto riesgo, de grandes apuestas

de alto riesgo, de grandes apuestas

wager
[Sustantivo]

a bet or a monetary stake placed on the outcome of an event

apuesta, jugada

apuesta, jugada

Ex: He made wager with his friend about the outcome of the election .
to bet
[Verbo]

to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

apostar

apostar

Ex: Last week , the bet on the roulette wheel at the casino .
stake
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money or other valuable asset that a player risks or wagers on a particular bet or game

apuesta

apuesta

to back
[Verbo]

to place a bet on a particular outcome or event to occur

apostar, respaldar

apostar, respaldar

Ex: backed the outcome of the election , confident in her prediction .
to put on
[Verbo]

to place a bet on a particular outcome or event

apostar, hacer una apuesta

apostar, hacer una apuesta

Ex: I wouldn't put on too much money given the odds.
place bet
[Sustantivo]

a bet on a particular horse or team to finish in either first or second place, depending on the terms of the bet

apuesta de lugar, apuesta a colocar

apuesta de lugar, apuesta a colocar

Ex: I had place bet on the team to finish in the top three , so I was relieved when they came in second .
flip
[Sustantivo]

the act of flipping a coin to determine the outcome of a bet or wager

cara o cruz, lanzamiento de moneda

cara o cruz, lanzamiento de moneda

to parlay
[Verbo]

to combine multiple individual bets into one larger bet, with the potential for a higher payout if all of the individual bets are successful

pároli

pároli

Ex: Poker players will parlay a table stack into buying into a higher stakes game .
bookie
[Sustantivo]

a person or organization that accepts bets on the outcome of sporting events, horse races, or other types of gambling activities

bookie, apostador

bookie, apostador

Ex: I used to go to a bookie, but now I prefer to bet online .
card sharp
[Sustantivo]

a person who is highly skilled at manipulating playing cards for their own financial gain, often through cheating or deception

estafador de cartas, trampas de cartas

estafador de cartas, trampas de cartas

Ex: He had the reputation of being card sharp, and no one wanted to play against him because they knew it was n’t fair .
croupier
[Sustantivo]

a person who works in a casino or other gambling establishment, responsible for dealing cards, managing bets, and facilitating the game for players

croupier, mazo

croupier, mazo

Ex: croupier explained the rules of blackjack to the new players at the table .
gambler
[Sustantivo]

a person who participates in games of chance or bets on uncertain outcomes, often with the aim of winning money or other prizes

jugador, apostador

jugador, apostador

Ex: gambler studied the odds carefully before placing his next bet .
high roller
[Sustantivo]

a person who bets on very large sums of money in casinos

jugador de alto riesgo, apostador de grandes sumas

jugador de alto riesgo, apostador de grandes sumas

Ex: While most visitors played conservatively , high roller at the blackjack table bet $ 50,000 on a single hand .
smart money
[Sustantivo]

bets or wagers made by experienced or professional bettors who have a reputation for making successful bets due to their access to insider information, advanced statistical models, or other tools and resources

dinero inteligente, apuestas de expertos

dinero inteligente, apuestas de expertos

starting price
[Sustantivo]

the odds or price at which a horse or other competitor is valued at the start of a race or event, as determined by the bookmaker or betting exchange

precio de salida, cuota inicial

precio de salida, cuota inicial

Ex: Even though starting price was low , the underdog shocked everyone by winning .
winnings
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money or other valuable asset that a player or bettor receives as a result of a successful bet or wager

ganancias, premios

ganancias, premios

banker
[Sustantivo]

a person who deals with the funds or money in a game, typically in gambling or banking games, and may also refer to the dealer or player responsible for controlling the bank or funds

banquero, croupier

banquero, croupier

five card Charlie
[Sustantivo]

a blackjack rule where if a player is dealt five cards without busting, they automatically win the hand, regardless of the dealer's hand

cinco cartas Charlie, Charlie de cinco cartas

cinco cartas Charlie, Charlie de cinco cartas

Ex: She was thrilled to hit a five card Charlie and walk away with all the chips.
hard hand
[Sustantivo]

a hand in blackjack that does not contain an Ace or contains an Ace that can only be counted as 1, making it inflexible in its value

mano dura, mano rígida

mano dura, mano rígida

Ex: He made a risky move with hard hand of 13 , hoping to get a lucky card .
pull tab
[Sustantivo]

a type of instant win game or gambling ticket, typically made of paper, with concealed windows that can be opened to reveal if the player has won a prize

tarjeta de rasgar, billete de raspado

tarjeta de rasgar, billete de raspado

Ex: I was excited to see if pull tab would match the winning symbols .
pachinko
[Sustantivo]

a type of mechanical arcade game and gambling device that originated in Japan, in which players shoot small metal balls into a vertical playing field filled with pins, bumpers, and other obstacles

pachinko, máquina de pachinko

pachinko, máquina de pachinko

Ex: He exchanged his winnings from pachinko game for a few cool prizes .
claw machine
[Sustantivo]

an arcade machine that has a claw-like device used to grab prizes inside the machine and drop them into a chute for players to win

máquina de garras, máquina de premios

máquina de garras, máquina de premios

Ex: I tried to get a stuffed dinosaur from claw machine, but it kept slipping out of the claw 's grip .
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