Definition

1. Noun:
   • A licensed bookmaker's shop that is not at the race track: A physical establishment, legally authorized, where customers can place bets (wagers) on various sporting events, typically other than at the venue of the event itself.

Usage

• A betting shop is a specific type of retail premises. It is used to refer to the place itself, not the activity occurring within it.
• It is commonly found in countries where high-street betting is legal and regulated.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new betting shop on the corner has many digital screens showing live odds.
  • In some towns, there are several betting shops located close together.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in legal, regulatory, and urban planning contexts to distinguish this type of business from online betting platforms or on-track bookmakers.
• Example in context:

Variants and Related Words

• Bookmaker (n): A person or organization that accepts and pays off bets. A betting shop is a shop operated by a bookmaker.
• Betting office (n): A synonym for betting shop, commonly used in official or formal contexts.
• Off-track betting (n): The general activity of betting away from the racecourse; a betting shop is a venue for off-track betting.

Synonyms

• Bookmaker's shop
• Betting office
• Turf accountant (dated/formal British English)

Related Phrases

• To place a bet at the betting shop: The typical action associated with the location.
  • He placed a bet at the betting shop every Saturday.
• High-street betting shop: Specifies the common location of these establishments.
  • The number of high-street betting shops has declined in recent years.

Noun

1. a licensed bookmaker's shop that is not at the race track