After work, he popped into the betting shop to watch the evening races and place a small wager.

He slipped into the dim betting parlor to place a wager on the afternoon races.

Despite strict regulations, betting parlors continue to attract crowds on weekends.

Although controversial, spread betting attracts speculators because a bookmaker sets a range of outcomes and bettors stake on whether the result will be higher or lower, winning or losing multiples of their stake depending on accuracy.

Every poker night he bets up whenever he senses weakness at the table.

She was betting up the stakes as the game grew more intense.

The dealer announced that all players must place their forced bets before the hand began.

The garden's bouncing Bets bloomed in cheerful clusters along the path.

By continuation betting on the turn, she managed to fold out several marginal hands.

Skilled players use continuation bets to pressure opponents and control the size of the pot.