betting shop

Gambling establishment storefront

A betting shop is a retail establishment where customers place bets on horse races, sports events, and other outcomes.

Common in the UK, where they're licensed and regulated, betting shops offer an alternative to online gambling for those who prefer placing wagers in person: He popped into the betting shop to put a fiver on the match.

Related
  • punterOne who kicks footballs
  • stakeSharpened post or share
  • bookieOne who takes wagers
  • fixed oddsPredetermined betting payouts
  • oddsLikelihood expressed numerically

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