betting shop
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Definition
- 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
- a licensed bookmaker's shop that is not at the race track