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Term: Bookmakers

Description:

Bookmakers refer to individuals or businesses that accept and pay out bets on various events, especially sporting events. They set and offer odds to the public, allowing people to place bets and potentially win money based on the outcome of the event.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun (plural form of "bookmaker")

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

In the context of gambling, bookmakers are individuals or companies that facilitate betting on various events by providing odds and accepting bets from customers.

Example sentence: John visited several bookmakers to find the best odds for the upcoming football match.

Sense 2:

When referred to in a localized setting, bookmakers can also be associated with specific regions or countries where gambling or sports betting is prominent.

Example sentence: The local bookmakers in Las Vegas are known for their extravagant betting facilities.

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