freeroll
n.— «About 20 people had come to play poker before 2 p.m. yesterday, attracted by its being a “freeroll” day, they said, which generally involves a tournament that is free to enter but has a cash prize donated by the host, as a way to generate interest. None would give their names.» —“New Jersey Man Is Killed in Midtown Poker Game” by Michael Wilson, Annie Correal New York Times Nov. 4, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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