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betting shop
[sostantivo]

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

agenzia scommesse, ufficio scommesse

agenzia scommesse, ufficio scommesse

Ex: I went to the betting shop with my friends to see if we could guess the winning team .Sono andato al **negozio di scommesse** con i miei amici per vedere se potevamo indovinare la squadra vincente.
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casino
[sostantivo]

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

casinò

casinò

Ex: The casino hosted a special event with live music and entertainment .Il **casinò** ha ospitato un evento speciale con musica dal vivo e intrattenimento.
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to draw
[Verbo]

to finish a game without any winning sides

pareggiare, terminare in parità

pareggiare, terminare in parità

Ex: In the spirit of sportsmanship , players agreed to draw the round rather than prolonging the virtual battle .Nello spirito della sportività, i giocatori hanno concordato di **pareggiare** il round piuttosto che prolungare la battaglia virtuale.
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gambling
[sostantivo]

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

gioco d’azzardo

gioco d’azzardo

Ex: Understanding the odds and knowing when to stop are essential aspects of responsible gambling.Comprendere le probabilità e sapere quando fermarsi sono aspetti essenziali del **gioco d'azzardo** responsabile.
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gambling den
[sostantivo]

a place where gambling activities are conducted illegally or secretly

bisca, antro del gioco d'azzardo

bisca, antro del gioco d'azzardo

Ex: The old building had been turned into a gambling den, attracting people from all over town .Il vecchio edificio era stato trasformato in una **bisca**, attirando persone da tutta la città.
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gaming
[sostantivo]

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

gioco d'azzardo, scommesse

gioco d'azzardo, scommesse

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numbers game
[sostantivo]

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

gioco dei numeri, lotteria illegale

gioco dei numeri, lotteria illegale

Ex: The authorities are cracking down on the numbers game, hoping to put an end to underground gambling .Le autorità stanno reprimendo il **gioco dei numeri**, sperando di porre fine al gioco d'azzardo clandestino.
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one-armed bandit
[sostantivo]

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

bandito con un braccio, slot machine

bandito con un braccio, slot machine

Ex: Online casinos offer a variety of one-armed bandit games for players to enjoy from the comfort of their homes .I casinò online offrono una varietà di giochi di **bandito mancino** per i giocatori da godere comodamente da casa.
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pit
[sostantivo]

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

fossa, area giochi

fossa, area giochi

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premium bond
[sostantivo]

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

obbligazione a premio, titolo di Stato a premi

obbligazione a premio, titolo di Stato a premi

Ex: He was disappointed when his premium bonds did n’t win anything this month .Era deluso quando i suoi **titoli premium** non hanno vinto nulla questo mese.
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roll
[sostantivo]

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

un lancio, un giro

un lancio, un giro

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scratchcard
[sostantivo]

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

gratta e vinci, cartella a grattare

gratta e vinci, cartella a grattare

Ex: After scratching off the numbers, I realized I hadn’t won anything this time.Dopo aver grattato via i numeri, ho capito che questa volta non avevo vinto nulla.
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sweepstakes
[sostantivo]

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

concorso, lotteria

concorso, lotteria

Ex: He found a coupon inside his cereal box that entered him into a sweepstakes.Ha trovato un coupon nella sua scatola di cereali che lo ha iscritto a un **concorso a premi**.
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ticket
[sostantivo]

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

biglietto, ticket

biglietto, ticket

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toss-up
[sostantivo]

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

tirare a sorte

tirare a sorte

Ex: The game was so close , it was a toss-up who would win .Il gioco era così equilibrato che era un **toss-up** chi avrebbe vinto.
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to call
[Verbo]

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

predire, indovinare

predire, indovinare

Ex: We called tails and got the first possession .Abbiamo **chiamato** croce e abbiamo ottenuto il primo possesso.
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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.
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each-way
[sostantivo]

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

ogni modo, scommessa ogni modo

ogni modo, scommessa ogni modo

Ex: I always bet each-way when I’m unsure about which horse will win but want to cover my bases.Scommetto sempre **each-way** quando non sono sicuro di quale cavallo vincerà ma voglio coprirmi le spalle.
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even money
[sostantivo]

(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

pari alla pari, scommessa alla pari

pari alla pari, scommessa alla pari

Ex: I placed an even-money bet on the coin toss and was lucky enough to win.Ho piazzato una scommessa a **denaro pari** sul lancio della moneta e sono stato abbastanza fortunato da vincere.
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long odds
[sostantivo]

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

quote alte, scommesse a bassa probabilità

quote alte, scommesse a bassa probabilità

Ex: The horse had long odds of winning the race , but it still managed to cross the finish line first .Il cavallo aveva **quote alte** di vincere la gara, ma è comunque riuscito a tagliare il traguardo per primo.
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short odds
[sostantivo]

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

quote basse, probabilità alte

quote basse, probabilità alte

Ex: Everyone is betting on the team with short odds, so I might try my luck with a long shot instead .Tutti scommettono sulla squadra con **quote basse**, quindi potrei provare la fortuna con un outsider invece.
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odds
[sostantivo]

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

probabilità, quote

probabilità, quote

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spread betting
[sostantivo]

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

scommesse a margine, scommesse su spread

scommesse a margine, scommesse su 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 .Le **scommesse a spread** sono popolari tra le persone a cui piace correre rischi, poiché offrono la possibilità di vincere o perdere molto in base al risultato.
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the tote
[sostantivo]

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

pari mutuo, totalizzatore

pari mutuo, totalizzatore

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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

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flutter
[sostantivo]

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

una scommessa impulsiva, una scommessa fatta di testa

una scommessa impulsiva, una scommessa fatta di testa

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high-stakes
[aggettivo]

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

ad alto rischio, con poste in gioco elevate

ad alto rischio, con poste in gioco elevate

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wager
[sostantivo]

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

scommessa, posta

scommessa, posta

Ex: He made a wager with his friend about the outcome of the election .Ha fatto una **scommessa** con il suo amico sul risultato delle elezioni.
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to bet
[Verbo]

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

scommettere

scommettere

Ex: Last week , the group bet on the roulette wheel at the casino .La scorsa settimana, il gruppo ha **scommesso** sulla roulette al casinò.
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stake
[sostantivo]

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

posta, puntata

posta, puntata

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to back
[Verbo]

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

scommettere, puntare

scommettere, puntare

Ex: She backed the outcome of the election , confident in her prediction .Lei ha **scommesso** sul risultato delle elezioni, fiduciosa nella sua previsione.
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to put on
[Verbo]

to place a bet on a particular outcome or event

scommettere, puntare

scommettere, puntare

Ex: I wouldn't put on too much money given the odds.Non **scommetterei** troppo denaro date le probabilità.
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place bet
[sostantivo]

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

scommessa piazzata, puntata piazzata

scommessa piazzata, puntata piazzata

Ex: I had a place bet on the team to finish in the top three , so I was relieved when they came in second .Avevo una **scommessa piazzata** sulla squadra per finire nei primi tre, quindi mi sono sollevato quando sono arrivati secondi.
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flip
[sostantivo]

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

il lancio della moneta, testa o croce

il lancio della moneta, testa o croce

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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

combinare, unire

combinare, unire

Ex: Poker players will sometimes parlay a table stack into buying into a higher stakes game .I giocatori di poker a volte **trasformano** una pila da tavolo in un acquisto in un gioco con puntate più alte.
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bookie
[sostantivo]

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

allibratore, scommettitore

allibratore, scommettitore

Ex: I used to go to a local bookie, but now I prefer to bet online .Andavo da un **allibratore** locale, ma ora preferisco scommettere online.
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card sharp
[sostantivo]

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

un baro, un imbroglione di carte

un baro, un imbroglione di carte

Ex: He had the reputation of being a card sharp, and no one wanted to play against him because they knew it was n’t fair .Aveva la reputazione di essere un **baro**, e nessuno voleva giocare contro di lui perché sapevano che non era equo.
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croupier
[sostantivo]

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

croupier, mazziere

croupier, mazziere

Ex: The croupier explained the rules of blackjack to the new players at the table .Il **croupier** ha spiegato le regole del blackjack ai nuovi giocatori al tavolo.
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gambler
[sostantivo]

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

azzardo

azzardo

Ex: The gambler studied the odds carefully before placing his next bet .Il **giocatore** ha studiato attentamente le probabilità prima di piazzare la sua prossima scommessa.
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high roller
[sostantivo]

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

grande giocatore, scommettitore d'alto livello

grande giocatore, scommettitore d'alto livello

Ex: While most visitors played conservatively , the high roller at the blackjack table bet $ 50,000 on a single hand .Mentre la maggior parte dei visitatori giocava in modo conservativo, il **grande giocatore** al tavolo del blackjack ha scommesso $50.000 su una sola mano.
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smart money
[sostantivo]

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

denaro intelligente, scommesse professionali

denaro intelligente, scommesse professionali

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starting price
[sostantivo]

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

prezzo di partenza, quota di partenza

prezzo di partenza, quota di partenza

Ex: Even though the starting price was low , the underdog shocked everyone by winning .Anche se il **prezzo iniziale** era basso, il perdente ha scioccato tutti vincendo.
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winnings
[sostantivo]

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

vincite, guadagni

vincite, guadagni

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banker
[sostantivo]

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

banchiere, croupier

banchiere, croupier

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five card Charlie
[sostantivo]

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

cinque carte Charlie, Charlie a cinque carte

cinque carte Charlie, Charlie a cinque carte

Ex: She was thrilled to hit a five card Charlie and walk away with all the chips.Era entusiasta di ottenere un **five card Charlie** e andarsene con tutte le fiches.
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hard hand
[sostantivo]

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 rigida

mano dura, mano rigida

Ex: He made a risky move with a hard hand of 13 , hoping to get a lucky card .Ha fatto una mossa rischiosa con una **mano dura** di 13, sperando di ottenere una carta fortunata.
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pull tab
[sostantivo]

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

linguetta da tirare, gratta e vinci

linguetta da tirare, gratta e vinci

Ex: I was excited to see if my pull tab would match the winning symbols .Ero emozionato di vedere se il mio **linguetta da tirare** avrebbe corrisposto ai simboli vincenti.
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pachinko
[sostantivo]

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

un tipo di gioco arcade meccanico e dispositivo di gioco d'azzardo originario del Giappone,  in cui i giocatori sparano piccole palline metalliche in un campo di gioco verticale pieno di perni

un tipo di gioco arcade meccanico e dispositivo di gioco d'azzardo originario del Giappone, in cui i giocatori sparano piccole palline metalliche in un campo di gioco verticale pieno di perni

Ex: He exchanged his winnings from the pachinko game for a few cool prizes .Ha scambiato le sue vincite dal gioco del **pachinko** per alcuni bei premi.
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claw machine
[sostantivo]

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

macchina artiglio, gioco della gru

macchina artiglio, gioco della gru

Ex: I tried to get a stuffed dinosaur from the claw machine, but it kept slipping out of the claw 's grip .Ho provato a prendere un dinosauro di peluche dalla **macchina artiglio**, ma continuava a scivolare via dalla presa dell'artiglio.
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