H plan
n.— «I’ve heard more horror stories from gamblers who were given credit by unscrupulous hoods that end up with what is called the “H” (hospital) plan. They have either their fingers or hands broken because they can’t pay their debts.» —“The Pinnacle Effect- Sports Book Decision Has Chilling Consequences” by Kenneth B. Weitzner Eye on Gambling Jan. 12, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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