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crusher

crusher  n.— «Due to astute judgement and swiftness of foot, crushers tried to get top prices off bookmakers and sell them back (lay horses) at restricted quotes, with the difference being their profit margin.» —“Randwick’s last tout:...

urger

urger  n.— «“Urger” is defined in the Dictionary of Racing Slang by Ned Wallish as “a racecourse con man who will urge an unsuspecting punter to back a horse after telling him a most impressive story. If the horse should win...

racino

racino  n.— «At least seventeen states allow either full-scale gambling or what are called “racinos,” tracks with slot machine parlors attached.» —by Dan Ahrens Investing in Vice Feb. 1, 2004. (source: Double...

racino

racino  n.— «In Chicago, the owner of Arlington Park talks of turning his track into a “racino,” by putting in black jack, crap tables et al.» —“Greenwood’s glory reduced to simulcasts” by Jamie...

racino

racino  n.— «West Virginia and New York allow “racinos” horsetracks with video gambling machines, also known as electronic slots.» —“Gambling surrounds Ohio Video slots likely to get another vote” by James...