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Spel - Speltermer

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till speltermer som "oavgjort", "insats" och "spelbutik".

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betting shop
betting shop
[Substantiv]

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

spelbutik, vadhållningskontor

spelbutik, vadhållningskontor

Ex: I stopped by the betting shop to place a bet on the horse race this afternoon. 
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casino
casino
[Substantiv]

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

kasino, spelhus

kasino, spelhus

Ex: The casino was filled with the sounds of slot machines and excited players. 
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to draw
to draw
[Verb]

to finish a game without any winning sides

spela oavgjort, sluta oavgjort

spela oavgjort, sluta oavgjort

Ex: Neither team could secure a victory, and the game was drawn at the end of regulation time. 
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gambling
gambling
[Substantiv]

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

spel, vad

spel, vad

Ex: Gambling can be addictive, leading to financial troubles and emotional distress for many individuals. 
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gambling den
gambling den
[Substantiv]

a place where gambling activities are conducted illegally or secretly

spelhåla, illegal spelplats

spelhåla, illegal spelplats

Ex: The police raided a gambling den hidden behind a local bar. 
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gaming
gaming
[Substantiv]

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

hasardspel, spel

hasardspel, spel

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numbers game
numbers game
[Substantiv]

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

nummerlek, olagligt lotteri

nummerlek, olagligt lotteri

Ex: The police busted the operation that was running an illegal numbers game in the neighborhood. 
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one-armed bandit
one-armed bandit
[Substantiv]

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

enarmad bandit, spelautomat

enarmad bandit, spelautomat

Ex: The casino was filled with flashing lights and the sound of one-armed bandits. 
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pit
pit
[Substantiv]

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

grop, spelområde

grop, spelområde

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premium bond
premium bond
[Substantiv]

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

premieobligation, vinstlott

premieobligation, vinstlott

Ex: I bought some premium bonds last month, hoping to win a big prize. 
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roll
roll
[Substantiv]

the action of throwing dice in a game

kast, tärningskast

kast, tärningskast

Ex: He got a six on his roll. 
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scratchcard
scratchcard
[Substantiv]

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

skraplott, skrapkort

skraplott, skrapkort

Ex: I bought a scratchcard at the store and won a small prize. 
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sweepstakes
sweepstakes
[Substantiv]

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

tävling, lotteri

tävling, lotteri

Ex: I entered a sweepstakes to win a vacation to Hawaii. 
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ticket
ticket
[Substantiv]

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

biljett, lott

biljett, lott

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toss-up
toss-up
[Substantiv]

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

oklar situation, krona eller klave

oklar situation, krona eller klave

Ex: It’s a toss-up whether we should go to the beach or stay home today. 
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to call
to call
[Verb]

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

förutsäga, gissa

förutsäga, gissa

Ex: He called heads and was thrilled when the coin landed on that side. 
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double or quits

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: After winning a small amount at the casino, he decided to go double or quits and risk it all on the next game. 
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each-way
each-way
[Substantiv]

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

varje håll, satsning varje håll

varje håll, satsning varje håll

Ex: I placed an each-way bet on the horse, so if it finishes in the top three, I’ll win something. 
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even money
even money
[Substantiv]

(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

jämna pengar, insats-vinstförhållande 1:1

jämna pengar, insats-vinstförhållande 1:1

Ex: The casino offered me even money on a blackjack hand, so I decided to take the risk. 
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long odds
long odds
[Substantiv]

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

långa odds, vad med låg sannolikhet

långa odds, vad med låg sannolikhet

Ex: With long odds, no one expected the underdog to win the championship. 
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short odds
short odds
[Substantiv]

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

korta odds, låga odds

korta odds, låga odds

Ex: The favorite team has short odds to win the championship this year, so the payout for betting on them is not very high. 
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odds
odds
[Substantiv]

the ratio by which one bettor's wager is greater or smaller than another's

odds, spel

odds, spel

Ex: The odds for the horse were 5 to 1. 
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spread betting
spread betting
[Substantiv]

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

spread betting, spridningsspel

spread betting, spridningsspel

Ex: He made a spread betting wager on the football match, guessing the team would win by more than 10 points. 
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the tote
the tote
[Substantiv]

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

tote, poolspelssystem

tote, poolspelssystem

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to the bad

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
flutter
[Substantiv]

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

en impulsiv vadslagning, en vadslagning gjord på en impuls

en impulsiv vadslagning, en vadslagning gjord på en impuls

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high-stakes
high-stakes
[adjektiv]

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

hög risk, höga insatser

hög risk, höga insatser

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wager
wager
[Substantiv]

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

vad, insats

vad, insats

Ex: He placed a wager on his favorite team to win the match. 
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to bet
to bet
[Verb]

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

satsa, spela

satsa, spela

Ex: Friends often bet on sports events to make watching more exciting. 
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stake
stake
[Substantiv]

money risked in gambling

insats, vad

insats, vad

Ex: He placed a large stake on the roulette table. 
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to back
to back
[Verb]

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

satsa, stödja

satsa, stödja

Ex: He decided to back the underdog in the race, hoping for a big payout. 
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to put on
to put on
[Verb]

to place a bet on a particular outcome or event

satsa, spela

satsa, spela

Ex: He put on $50 that the home team would win. 
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place bet
place bet
[Substantiv]

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

platsinsats, placerad insats

platsinsats, placerad insats

Ex: If you’re unsure about who will win, a place bet is a safer option. 
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flip
flip
[Substantiv]

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

myntkast, krona eller klave

myntkast, krona eller klave

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to parlay
to parlay
[Verb]

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

kombinera, förena

kombinera, förena

Ex: I wanted to parlay my $20 win into an even bigger payout with another bet. 
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bookie
bookie
[Substantiv]

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

bookmaker, spelare

bookmaker, spelare

Ex: I went to the bookie to place a bet on the big football game. 
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card sharp
card sharp
[Substantiv]

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

en korthjärna, en bedragare med kort

en korthjärna, en bedragare med kort

Ex: The casino caught a card sharp using sleight of hand to cheat at poker. 
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croupier
croupier
[Substantiv]

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

croupier, kortgivare

croupier, kortgivare

Ex: The croupier dealt the cards with precision, making sure everyone had a fair chance. 
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gambler
gambler
[Substantiv]

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

spelare, hazardspelare

spelare, hazardspelare

Ex: The gambler spent hours at the poker table hoping to win big. 
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high roller
high roller
[Substantiv]

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

högspelare, storspelare

högspelare, storspelare

Ex: The renowned high roller placed a million-dollar bet on the roulette table, drawing a crowd of onlookers. 
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smart money
smart money
[Substantiv]

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

smart pengar, professionella vad

smart pengar, professionella vad

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starting price
starting price
[Substantiv]

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

startpris, startodds

startpris, startodds

Ex: The horse was a favorite at the starting price, but it finished in fourth place. 
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winnings
winnings
[Substantiv]

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

vinster, priser

vinster, priser

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banker
banker
[Substantiv]

the participant responsible for managing the bank, funds, or stakes in a gambling game

bankir, croupier

bankir, croupier

Ex: In roulette, the banker handles the bets and payouts. 
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five card Charlie
five card Charlie
[Substantiv]

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

femkort Charlie, Charlie med fem kort

femkort Charlie, Charlie med fem kort

Ex: I managed to get a five card Charlie in blackjack and won the round instantly. 
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hard hand
hard hand
[Substantiv]

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

hård hand, oflexibel hand

hård hand, oflexibel hand

Ex: I got a hard hand of 12, so I wasn't sure if I should hit or stay. 
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pull tab
pull tab
[Substantiv]

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

dragflik, skraplotter

dragflik, skraplotter

Ex: I bought a pull tab at the gas station, hoping for a quick win. 
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pachinko
pachinko
[Substantiv]

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

en typ av mekaniskt arkadspel och hasardspelsenhet som uppstod i Japan,  där spelare skjuter små metallkulor in i ett vertikalt spelplan fyllt med stift

en typ av mekaniskt arkadspel och hasardspelsenhet som uppstod i Japan, där spelare skjuter små metallkulor in i ett vertikalt spelplan fyllt med stift

Ex: I spent the afternoon playing pachinko at the arcade with my friends. 
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claw machine
claw machine
[Substantiv]

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

klo maskin, grip spel

klo maskin, grip spel

Ex: I spent most of my allowance at the arcade trying to win a stuffed bear from the claw machine. 
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