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betting shop

American  

noun

British.
  1. a licensed bookmaking establishment that takes off-track bets on horse races.


betting shop British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) a licensed bookmaker's premises not on a racecourse

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of betting shop

First recorded in 1850–55

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James and Dallas linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, two of the stronger betting choices for Defensive Rookie of the Year, were chosen two spots apart in the draft.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2018

Maybe this is less about the Redskins than the modern NFL, where the preseason is for setting your betting choices and making your fantasy picks.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2017

Carpenter Leigh Herbert has been more fortunate in his betting choices.

From Washington Times • Apr. 30, 2016

The Daily Racing Form believes, “There’s the strong possibility that Zito will have the top two betting choices in the race.”

From New York Times • May 28, 2010

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