point spread — noun : the number of points by which a person who sets odds expects a favorite (as a football or basketball team) to defeat an underdog * * * a betting device, established by oddsmakers and used to attract bettors for uneven competitions,… … Useful english dictionary
point spread — a betting device, established by oddsmakers and used to attract bettors for uneven competitions, indicating the estimated number of points by which a stronger team can be expected to defeat a weaker team, the point spread being added to the… … Universalium
lažybų įrenginys — statusas Aprobuotas sritis Lošimai ir loterijos apibrėžtis Mechaninis ar elektroninis įrenginys, kuriuo atsitiktinai nustatoma lažybų įvykio baigtis. atitikmenys: angl. betting device ryšiai: susijęs terminas – lažybų įvykio baigtis šaltinis… … Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)
Australian and New Zealand punting glossary — This page is about the Australian English usage of punting, for other uses of punting see punt and punter .The Australian and New Zealand punting glossary explains some of the terms, jargon and slang which are commonly used and heard on… … Wikipedia
Slot machine — redirects here. For the band, see Slot Machine (band). One armed bandit redirects here. For the album, see One Armed Bandit (album). Slot machines in the Trump Taj Mahal A slot machine (American English), informally fruit machine (British… … Wikipedia
Match fixing — In organised sports, match fixing, game fixing, race fixing, or sports fixing occurs as a match is played to a completely or partially pre determined result, violating the rules of the game and often the law. Where the sporting competition in… … Wikipedia
Equestrian Sports — ▪ 2009 Introduction Thoroughbred Racing. United States. A seemingly invincible three year old colt named Big Brown took American Thoroughbred racing by storm during the 2008 spring classic season. In the 134th Kentucky Derby on May 3, Big… … Universalium
jai alai — /huy luy , huy euh luy , huy euh luy / a game resembling handball, played on a three walled court between two, four, or six players who are equipped with a long, curved wicker basket, or cesta, strapped to the wrist for catching and throwing a… … Universalium
Computers and Information Systems — ▪ 2009 Introduction Smartphone: The New Computer. The market for the smartphone in reality a handheld computer for Web browsing, e mail, music, and video that was integrated with a cellular telephone continued to grow in 2008. According to… … Universalium
pari-mutuel — /par i myooh chooh euhl/, n. 1. a form of betting and of handling the betting on horse races at racetracks, in which those holding winning tickets divide the total amount bet in proportion to their wagers, less a percentage for the management,… … Universalium