sweepstakes
noun[C]
us/ˈswiːp.steɪks/uk/ˈswiːp.steɪks/pluralsweepstakes(informalsweeps);(UKsweepstake,sweep)atypeofgambling, often on ahorserace, in whichpeoplepayasmallamountofmoneyandchooseaparticularhorse,team, etc. Thepersonwhochoosesthewinninghorse,team, etc.receivesall themoneypaidby everyoneelse.
Gambling & bookmaking
- a/the bookmaker'sphrase
- ante
- anti-gambling
- bank
- bet
- blackjack
- casino
- chip
- co-favourite
- cockfight
- favourite
- poker machine
- punt
- raffle
- slot machine
- stakesomethingonsomething
- sweepstake
- toss up
- trifecta
- turf accountant