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betting shop

American

noun

British.

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

betting shop British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of betting shop

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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Demand for online betting has boomed during the pandemic as customers took to playing from home when casinos and betting shops were off-limits.

From Reuters

The online gambling firm said the deal with casino giant Caesars Entertainment would include William Hill's 1,400 UK betting shops.

From BBC

There was also a decline in car showrooms, betting shops and banks, providing yet more evidence of changing shopping behaviour and the shift to online.

From BBC

The couple want to see local authorities and communities given much greater power to veto licences for betting shops, particularly if they are close to schools and other facilities used by young people.

From BBC

The sector is recovering from a year of cancelled sporting events and shuttered retail betting shops because of the pandemic.

From Reuters

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